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Food Truck Business Wins in 2023 LSU Venture Challenge with Innovative Culinary Concept
Rollin’ Yöggler’s Turkey Durkeys, a quick-service food concept featuring fried turkey fingers and stuffing fries served from food trucks,...
Apr 21, 2023


Chevron & Toyota Showcase New Renewable Gas Blend on Baton Rouge Stop of Gulf Coast Road Trip
Today, the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA, hosted executives from Chevron to show off the...
Apr 18, 2023


Starlight Studios Plans Expansion in Louisiana Despite the Challenges of the Movie Industry
Starlight Studios is one of the largest television and movie soundstage operators in south Louisiana, and it's been thriving since it was...
Apr 10, 2023


Louisiana Sees Job Growth in February; Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall
Louisiana continued to see a rise in employment opportunities for residents, with nonfarm jobs increasing by 13,600 from January,...
Apr 5, 2023


Sen. Kennedy Introduces Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act to Increase Access to SBA Loans
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has introduced the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2023 to increase access to Small...
Apr 4, 2023


New tax proposals floated at LA State Capitol
Senator Brett Allain, a Republican from Franklin, has proposed two measures aimed at reforming Louisiana's business tax policies. One of...
Apr 3, 2023


Program aims to address national shortage of auto technicians, starting in NOLA and Baton Rouge
A partnership between the National Automobile Dealers Association, the National Urban League, and the Urban League of Louisiana has...
Mar 29, 2023


Louisiana's Energy Industry Poised for Investment Opportunities Amid Transition to Renewables
Louisiana's energy industry is expected to benefit from significant investment opportunities as the world transitions away from fossil...
Mar 29, 2023


NOLA.COM: Louisiana's tech incentive programs failing to produce results, costing taxpayers
More than five years ago, state and local elected officials announced with fanfare that software giant DXC Technology was opening a...
Mar 27, 2023


Placid Refining Invests $66 Million to Relocate Headquarters and Modernize Facility in Baton Rouge,
Placid Refining, an independent petroleum refining company, has announced a $66 million investment to relocate its headquarters from...
Mar 23, 2023


ZAPPI: Louisiana's energy future tied to Carbon Capture & Storage
Last week, we were fortunate to be invited to a seminar put on by the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI) that covered...
Mar 21, 2023


Louisiana Launches Digital Platform to Connect Small Business Owners with Resources
Louisiana has launched a new digital platform, Louisiana Business Hub, to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with resources...
Mar 21, 2023
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