Business News

Mar 7, 2023

Fmr. Jindal Staffer, Business Lobbyist Eyes Run for Governor

Sources who spoke anonymously on Monday night have revealed that Stephen Waguespack, the head of Louisiana's powerful business group, the...

Mar 6, 2023

Louisiana Governor Embarks on Trade Mission to Asia to Boost Investment

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is heading to Asia for a weeklong series of meetings with business leaders and policymakers in a bid...

Mar 6, 2023

Zero Hedge: Coinbase Launches Grassroots Campaign For Pro-Crypto Policy In The US

Coinbase has launched a grassroots political campaign to promote pro-crypto policies, according to a Feb. 28 Twitter thread from the...

Mar 3, 2023

US Consumer Confidence Dips in February Amid Inflation Worries and Future Uncertainty

The latest report from The Conference Board has shown that US consumer confidence declined in February, with the decrease entirely driven...

Mar 2, 2023

Foreign Investment in Louisiana's Timber Industry Propels Influx of Capital in Agricultural

According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and industry leaders, foreign investment in Louisiana's rich timber...

Mar 1, 2023

DeSantis: Why I Stood Up to Disney

Written by Governor Ron DeSantis for the Wall Street Journal On Monday, I signed the law ending the Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing...

Mar 1, 2023

Louisiana's Deep South Studios struggles to attract investors despite uptick in local productions

Deep South Studios, a movie production facility in Algiers, Louisiana, has been in development for nearly a decade. Movie producer Scott...

Feb 28, 2023

Louisiana Loses 50,000 Workers During Pandemic: Northern Louisiana Wages Below State Average

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on economies around the world, and Louisiana has not been immune to its effects. A new...

Feb 27, 2023

Louisiana & Gulf Coast States named top regions for Black-owned businesses in 2023

As Winter comes to an end, many Northerners are planning their Spring trips to warmer regions such as the mid-Atlantic or Gulf Coast. For...

Feb 24, 2023

Louisiana's Home Insurance Market Struggles in the Face of Hurricane Risk

Louisiana is a state of many faces. From the haunting bayous to the lively streets of New Orleans, Louisiana has an appeal that few...

Feb 23, 2023

Louisiana's LNG Export Terminals Boost US Exports to Europe by 123% in 2022

In 2022, the United States saw a significant increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports compared to the previous year. According to...

Feb 22, 2023

The Economic Impact of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is a significant event across many towns and cities in Louisiana, including Youngsville, Eunice, Crowley, and Breaux Bridge....