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![Forbes Advisor Ranks Louisiana 37th Best State to Start a Business in 2023](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_79a3256bab0c4ba6bd7c78f7f7a779d2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/c32667_79a3256bab0c4ba6bd7c78f7f7a779d2~mv2.webp)
Feb 14, 2023
Forbes Advisor Ranks Louisiana 37th Best State to Start a Business in 2023
Forbes Advisor recently released its latest ranking of the best states to start a business in 2023, and Louisiana came in at number 37....
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![Louisiana Sees Decline in M&A Deal Value in 2022 Despite Similar Number of Transactions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_6724d6e5d435456285bec0f68231abab~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_6724d6e5d435456285bec0f68231abab~mv2.webp)
Feb 11, 2023
Louisiana Sees Decline in M&A Deal Value in 2022 Despite Similar Number of Transactions
Louisiana saw a significant decline in the value of mergers and acquisitions in 2022, with 206 transactions announced or closed,...
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![Exxon Mobil’s Business in Louisiana: An Overview](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_7b23de243e67421d934509d3d7a79af2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_7b23de243e67421d934509d3d7a79af2~mv2.webp)
Feb 8, 2023
Exxon Mobil’s Business in Louisiana: An Overview
Exxon Mobil, one of the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies, has a significant presence in Louisiana....
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![Bitcoin in Louisiana: Understanding the Rise of Cryptocurrency in the Pelican State](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ba018ff52c3f494f9fed6217779e8698~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/11062b_ba018ff52c3f494f9fed6217779e8698~mv2.webp)
Feb 7, 2023
Bitcoin in Louisiana: Understanding the Rise of Cryptocurrency in the Pelican State
Louisiana, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, is now making headlines for its growing interest in the world of...
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![Louisiana Takes "Crucial Step" in Bolstering State's Insurance Market](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_23c9d5040bd945bda145f9a8a0b04657~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_23c9d5040bd945bda145f9a8a0b04657~mv2.webp)
Feb 6, 2023
Louisiana Takes "Crucial Step" in Bolstering State's Insurance Market
Louisiana's ongoing insurance crisis reached a pivotal moment on Friday as lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a $45 million funding bill...
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![London-based FinTech Firm to Offer Flood Insurance in Louisiana](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_4f74942f045b49948504ff2e0d04c440~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_4f74942f045b49948504ff2e0d04c440~mv2.webp)
Jan 30, 2023
London-based FinTech Firm to Offer Flood Insurance in Louisiana
In the wake of a devastating hurricane season in the US, policyholders have had to wait weeks or months for their claims to be paid,...
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Jan 26, 2023
LA Business Background: Bollinger Shipyard
Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, is a shipbuilding and repair company based in Lockport, Louisiana. The company was founded in 1946 by Donald G....
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![Elevance Health to Acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_7b4d337b4ba545828707f56c80908eb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_7b4d337b4ba545828707f56c80908eb5~mv2.webp)
Jan 25, 2023
Elevance Health to Acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced today that the companies have entered into a...
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![Bottling Giant Chooses Louisiana - Invests $160 Million](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_1a3efdb7efa3458aae79d5d6ec15906f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_1a3efdb7efa3458aae79d5d6ec15906f~mv2.webp)
Jan 24, 2023
Bottling Giant Chooses Louisiana - Invests $160 Million
Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the United States, has announced plans to invest $160 million to build a...
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![LA Adopts New Licensure Standards For Crypto Currency](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ba018ff52c3f494f9fed6217779e8698~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/11062b_ba018ff52c3f494f9fed6217779e8698~mv2.webp)
Jan 22, 2023
LA Adopts New Licensure Standards For Crypto Currency
Louisiana has become the first state to follow New York's lead in issuing a crypto-specific license, accepting Louisiana Virtual Currency...
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![Some Call For Special Session To Deal With Insurance Crisis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_0a950ae5314b43c0b99b2e745218969e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_0a950ae5314b43c0b99b2e745218969e~mv2.webp)
Jan 21, 2023
Some Call For Special Session To Deal With Insurance Crisis
As Louisiana faces ongoing insurance challenges, with insurers leaving or going out of business in the state, some lawmakers are calling...
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![Shrimp & Oyster Prices Set to Rise Due to Major LA Coastal Restoration Project](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c32667_3c49d38e2540466197f9abb1cdc1e78a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_221,h_166,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/c32667_3c49d38e2540466197f9abb1cdc1e78a~mv2.webp)
Jan 19, 2023
Shrimp & Oyster Prices Set to Rise Due to Major LA Coastal Restoration Project
Louisiana's largest-ever coastal restoration project may have a hidden cost Louisianans will pay when they order a round of oysters or...
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