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May 25, 2023
China Bans Major Chip Maker Over National Security Concerns
China's cyberspace regulator has declared that products made by Micron Technology, the largest memory chip maker in the US, pose "serious...
May 25, 2023
Ucore Rare Metals to Open Rare Earth Processing Site in Louisiana, Creating 100 Jobs
Ucore Rare Metals Inc., a Canadian company that partnered with Louisiana Economic Development last year, has announced its decision to...
May 24, 2023
Kohl's Surprises with Profit and Maintains Full-Year Outlook, Shares Rise
Kohl's, the struggling retailer, experienced a surge in its shares on Wednesday after reporting an unexpected profit and reaffirming its...
May 24, 2023
Louisiana Moves to Enforce Disclosure of Litigation Finance Agreements
Louisiana is joining the ranks of states aiming to regulate the litigation finance industry by introducing legislation that mandates the...
May 23, 2023
Chicago-Based Private Equity Firm Acquires LSU-Area Apartment Complex for $23.8 Million
Chicago-based private equity firm, Riverbend Owners LLC, has successfully acquired The Villas at Riverbend, an apartment complex located...
May 23, 2023
Louisiana's Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative Supports Small Businesses in Overcoming Challenges
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has chosen nine small businesses from across the state to take part in the third annual Rural...
May 19, 2023
GREG BOWSER: Keeping Louisiana sustainable and beautiful through Advanced Recycling
Louisiana has always been a pioneer and leader in the chemical industry. Whether it be new technologies, monumental expansions, product...
May 18, 2023
Lake Charles Announces New Business Innovation Center and Small Business Development Week
Small business owners in Southwest Louisiana are receiving more focus and support from local organizations. This week, the City of Lake...
May 17, 2023
Shell Catalysts & Technologies to Expand Louisiana Facility with $121.7m Investment
Shell Catalysts & Technologies has announced its decision to expand its facility in West Baton Rouge Parish at a cost of $121.7m, with a...
May 17, 2023
REPORT: LA Energy Industry Adds Over $54 billion to State’s Economy
A new report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) highlights the growing...
May 12, 2023
Ruston's Anticipation Builds as Buc-ee's Prepares to Make Its Debut in Louisiana
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is causing quite a stir in his town, as residents eagerly await the arrival of Buc-ee's, a Texas-based gas...
May 11, 2023
Ochsner Health to Cut 770 Jobs in Louisiana and Mississippi to Reduce Costs and Ensure Future Succes
Ochsner Health, one of Louisiana's largest private employers, is cutting its workforce by 770 employees in Louisiana and Mississippi. The...
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