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Oct 2, 2023
Adam Knapp to Lead Louisiana's Committee of 100 , Aims to Propel State's Private Sector Growth
Adam Knapp, who has served as the President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) since 2008, is embarking on an exciting new...
Sep 28, 2023
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry names new president and CEO
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has named Will Green as LABI president and CEO after a nationwide search. Since...
Sep 26, 2023
Louisiana Projected to Bring in Big Bucks by Betting This Year
Louisiana could hit record highs for sports betting in 2023. Already the pelican state has had nearly 26 million more wagers in August...
Sep 26, 2023
Exxon Mobil's Baton Rouge Initiatives and the Industrial Tax Exemption Debate
The Exxon Mobil Corporation has a significant presence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a series of recent initiatives that have garnered...
Sep 26, 2023
Small Business Boom: IRS Reports Record 5.4 Million Business Applications in 2021
In a remarkable turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revealed that the year 2021 witnessed a historic surge in business...
Sep 20, 2023
Michael Bloomberg Targets Petrochemical Industry on Climate Change Crusade
Michael Bloomberg, former New York City mayor and 11th richest man in the world, is now the world’s single largest funder of climate...
Sep 13, 2023
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Becomes Largest Coastal Restoration Project in U.S. History
On August 10, 2023 in the State of Louisiana broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, making it the largest single ecosystem...
Sep 12, 2023
Louisiana Selected by First Solar for panel Factory
The United States-based energy company, First Solar, announced in August that they have selected Iberia Parish as the site for their next...
Sep 5, 2023
Venture Global LNG Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan, Partners with Baker Hughes
Venture Global LNG, a leading provider of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), has made a significant announcement that underscores its...
Aug 30, 2023
Fire Continues to Smolder at Marathon Petroleum Oil Refinery, Investigation Underway
A storage tank fire that erupted at a Marathon Petroleum oil refinery, prompting a temporary evacuation of nearby residents, remained...
Aug 23, 2023
NOLA.COM - Clean energy is big -- really big -- business for Louisiana
With one billion-dollar project planned in New Iberia, and another one coming in at more than $600 million in Lake Charles, Louisiana is...
Aug 22, 2023
Tulane Business Forum explores Louisiana’s next generation economy
From energy and health care to real estate and gaming, innovative businesses are pursuing exciting new opportunities in Louisiana’s...
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