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Small Business Boom: IRS Reports Record 5.4 Million Business Applications in 2021
In a remarkable turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revealed that the year 2021 witnessed a historic surge in business...
Sep 26, 2023


Michael Bloomberg Targets Petrochemical Industry on Climate Change Crusade
Michael Bloomberg, former New York City mayor and 11th richest man in the world, is now the world’s single largest funder of climate...
Sep 20, 2023


Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Becomes Largest Coastal Restoration Project in U.S. History
On August 10, 2023 in the State of Louisiana broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, making it the largest single ecosystem...
Sep 13, 2023


Louisiana Selected by First Solar for panel Factory
The United States-based energy company, First Solar, announced in August that they have selected Iberia Parish as the site for their next...
Sep 12, 2023


Venture Global LNG Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan, Partners with Baker Hughes
Venture Global LNG, a leading provider of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), has made a significant announcement that underscores its...
Sep 5, 2023


Fire Continues to Smolder at Marathon Petroleum Oil Refinery, Investigation Underway
A storage tank fire that erupted at a Marathon Petroleum oil refinery, prompting a temporary evacuation of nearby residents, remained...
Aug 30, 2023


NOLA.COM - Clean energy is big -- really big -- business for Louisiana
With one billion-dollar project planned in New Iberia, and another one coming in at more than $600 million in Lake Charles, Louisiana is...
Aug 23, 2023


Tulane Business Forum explores Louisiana’s next generation economy
From energy and health care to real estate and gaming, innovative businesses are pursuing exciting new opportunities in Louisiana’s...
Aug 22, 2023


Opponents celebrate as Blue Cross sale hearing pushed back
A public hearing to discuss the possible sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to an out-of-state for-profit company has been...
Aug 18, 2023


Candidates for Governor weigh in on LA Energy
As the Louisiana gubernatorial race approaches, candidates are making their pitches to various industries, with the oil and gas sector...
Jul 31, 2023


Dollar General Unveils Expanded Clover Valley Private Label
Dollar General, the pioneering dollar store format since 1955, is taking a bold step forward with its private label brand, Clover Valley....
Jul 28, 2023


Proposed Credit Card Regulations Threaten to Increase Costs for Consumers and Merchants
The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, nicknamed "Durbin 2.0," has been making waves in the financial industry, proposing significant...
Jul 21, 2023
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