Louisiana Economic Development
Formosa Petrochemical Considers $9.4B Complex In Louisiana
With ethane crackers and downstream plants in two phases, Formosa Petrochemical Corp. would create up to 1,200 new direct jobs in St. James Parish, LA.
Investimus Foris To Invest $265M In Louisiana Ammonia Plant
Lithuania-based Investimus Foris will make a $265 million capital investment to convert an idle biofuels refinery in Grant Parish, LA into an ammonia manufacturing facility, creating 85 new direct jobs.
Shintech Announces $1.4 Billion Ethylene Expansion In Iberville Parish, LA
Iberville Parish project comes after governor’s economic mission to Asia; will result in more than 750 new direct and indirect jobs and 2,100 new construction jobs.
Monster Moto Announces 287-Job Minibike And Go-Cart Manufacturing Project In Ruston
Company will produce youth-market vehicles in project resulting in more than 570 new direct and indirect jobs.
New Technology Center Of Excellence Complete In Monroe, LA
First announced in 2011, CenturyLink's new Technology Center of Excellence will be home to 800 jobs in Monroe and result in 1,170 new indirect jobs in the greater Monroe area.
Business Report: Louisiana – Matheson Tri-Gas Expands In Southwest Louisiana
The Lake Charles area project will supply Sasol’s petrochemical complex, creating more than 2,800 new jobs.
Viking Cruises Selects New Orleans For Launch Of Mississippi River Cruise Service
Viking River Cruises project to result in over 780 new direct and indirect jobs in Louisiana.
Metalplate Galvanizing Announces $9.75 Million Investment For New Louisiana Galvanizing Site
The project will include 50,000-square-foot facility and result in more than 340 new direct and indirect jobs.
Alternative Energy In South Louisiana | New NFR BioEnergy Biorefineries
Project includes 450 new direct jobs at plants that convert sugar cane biomass to energy pellets.
Yuhuang Chemical Announces Investment In Louisiana Methanol Project
First major Chinese foreign direct investment project in Louisiana will create 400 new direct jobs in St. James Parish and result in an estimated 2,700 total new jobs in the Southeast Region.
Module X Solutions Announces 357-Job Expansion In Shreveport
Project will result in 930 new direct and indirect jobs upon completion.
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana
World-class infrastructure, a burgeoning energy sector and a cornucopia of available sites await expanding businesses looking for the perfect place to put down roots and nurture growth.
IBM Breaks Ground On New Technology Center In Baton Rouge, LA
IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge, already operating at a temporary site, represents Louisiana’s largest software development project to date, with innovative public-private partnerships in higher education and urban development.
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.
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.
Sasol Announces Largest Manufacturing Investment In Louisiana History
Hiring for the GTL and ethane cracker facilities will begin in 2014. Operations of the first plant are expected to start in 2017, with full employment reached within two years after commercial operations begin. Dec 4, 2012 @ 12:28 PM
BASF Breaks Ground On Expansion In Geismar, LA
BASF's formic acid project will create 20 new direct jobs and result in more than 90 new indirect jobs at the company's growing chemical complex. Oct 24, 2012 @ 11:39 AM
FEATURE STORY: 2012 Economic Development Awards
Every year, we showcase the economic development deals with the biggest impact and rank the top states and metros. Now, we turn our spotlight on the agencies with the best practices who have achieved overall excellence. From the March/April 2012 issue.