Louisiana Economic Development
UBE Plans $500M EV Battery Ingredient Plant In Louisiana
The Japanese chemical company's first U.S. manufacturing facility will be located at Cornerstone Energy Park in Jefferson Parish.
Louisiana Continues Year-Over-Year Capital Investment Growth
In 2023, the Bayou State garnered projects totaling more than $20 billion for the third year in a row.
Proper Planning Aids Shovel-Ready Site Development
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds related to certified sites must be used by the end of 2024.
Life For Tyres Breaks Into U.S. Market With Louisiana Facility
Life for Tyres, a European-based, tire-recycling company, will soon establish its first facility in the U.S.
Lincoln Foodservice Equipment Establishes New U.S. Site In LA
Lincoln Foodservice Equipment expects to create nearly 100 jobs with its $2.3 million investment in Shreveport. Plus, Boise Cascade grows in Southwest Louisiana.
Multipack Services To Open Production Facility In Caddo Parish
Multipack Services plans to invest $10.4 million to establish a production facility in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Sowing Seeds For The Ag Industry
Despite slow growth predictions, the agriculture industry is seeing new technologies move agribusiness forward.
Textile Rental Company Invests $15M in Jefferson Parish
A fourth-generation, textile rental company plans to invest $15 million in Jefferson Parish — the same place it was founded in 1929.
Louisiana Offers Opportunity
Louisiana, the Bayou State, is well positioned to offer businesses an environment to expand renewable energy innovations.
First Solar To Invest Up to $1.1B In Louisiana Solar Panel Plant
Solar panel manufacturing facility will create more than 700 new jobs at the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.
Why Relocate Or Expand Your Business To Louisiana? A Q&A With Don Pierson
Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson shares how this southeastern state has its eye on the future toward an energy evolution and support for innovative industries.
Workforce Focus: Never Stop Learning
From longstanding partnerships to targeted instruction, companies seek training options that fit their workforce needs.
Ucore To Establish $75M Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex
Ucore North America will create 100 jobs in Alexandria at North America’s first modern technology rare earth element separation and purification facility. And, United Utility Services establishes HQ in New Orleans.
CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana
Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.
A New Energy For Louisiana
Louisiana’s climate action plan gains momentum with a federal grant toward decarbonizing the manufacturing sector.
Logistics And Workforce Attract Niagara Bottling To Louisiana
To meet growing demand, this leading beverage manufacturer will build a 500,000 square foot production facility in Hammond, LA.
Schlumberger Plans Louisiana North Gulf Coast Operations Hub
The $11.5 million project will centralize offshore support services, and create 44 new jobs in Lafayette.
Louisiana State Focus: The Bayou State
Known for its spicy cuisine and spirited celebrations, Louisiana is drawing world-class businesses from a range of industry sectors.
Four Louisiana Manufacturing Projects Create $268M+ In Investment
Cargill, CF Industries, BASF and Calucem projects will create, retain more than 350 jobs throughout the state.
BASF Commits $780M To Complete Louisiana Chemical Plant Expansion
BASF will double production capacity at Geismar chemical manufacturing complex; ASH Industries investing $5M to expand In Acadiana Region.