LED FastStart
NOV Announces $23 Million Drilling Technology Facility In Louisiana
New Iberia project will result in more than 150 new direct and indirect jobs while retaining more than 1,700 employees statewide.
SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana's Stephen Moret talks to BF editors about LED FastStart and Detroit climbs back into the game. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility
Proposed Gulf Coast GTL project, subject to final approval by Shell, would result in 740 new direct jobs; Louisiana Hwy. 70 proposed expansion to accommodate potential project.
Benteler Steel/Tube Break Ground At Port Of Caddo-Bossler In Louisiana
European company’s first U.S. steel facility will result in more than 2,200 direct and indirect jobs in Northwest Louisiana.
COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Baton Rouge tops the field in economic growth potential; China surges into the lead in renewable energy investment. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries
New venture will convert wood waste to gasoline and create nearly 500 new direct and indirect jobs in Alexandria and Natchitoches
AAR Announces 500 New Jobs In Lake Charles, LA
State will establish Aircraft MRO Center of Excellence for aviation training at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Business Facilities In The News: Louisiana’s Business Climate Ranked # 4 In The Nation
Bernadette Lee for 96.5fm KPEL reports, "Today, Business Facilities announced Louisiana’s business climate ranked No. 4 in the nation. Gov. Bobby Jindal’s office says it’s a signal of Louisiana’s role as one of the top destinations for business investment and job creation in America."
Danos Announces New Louisiana Headquarters And Expansion
Energy firm's $30 million capital investment will result in nearly 1,300 new Louisiana jobs.
Methanex Announces New $550 Million Methanol Plant Project In Louisiana
Two relocated Chilean plants will result in more than 1,300 new direct and indirect jobs.
Katoen Natie USA Announces $150 Million Baton Rouge Area Facility
Company will develop two million-square-foot complex, resulting in 210 new direct jobs and 516 new indirect jobs.
South Louisiana Methanol Announces $1.3 Billion Investment
New methanol facility in St. James Parish will result in over 430 new direct and indirect jobs.
Elio Motors Announces Vehicle Manufacturing Facility In Shreveport, LA
The company plans to produce three-wheeled vehicles capable of attaining a highway mileage rating of more than 80 mpg at the former GM plant in Caddo Parish.
COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Baxter International's decision to make a $1.3-billion investment in an expansion of its bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing promises to propel the Peach State into the front ranks of national biotech powerhouses. From the January/February 2013 issue.
Two Drax Biomass Projects In Louisiana To Result In 200+ New Jobs
Project producing wood-based pellets near Bastrop for U.K. energy generation will include Baton Rouge shipping facility and total capital investment of more than $120 million.
Benteler Steel To Build Plant At Port Of Caddo-Bossier, LA
European company's first U.S. steel facility will represent a capital investment
of $900 million, making it one of the largest industrial projects ever developed
in Northwest Louisiana. Nov 5, 2012 @ 4:31PM
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Capitalize On Opportunity In Washington, DC
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