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Lake Charles Announces New Business Innovation Center and Small Business Development Week
Small business owners in Southwest Louisiana are receiving more focus and support from local organizations. This week, the City of Lake...
May 18, 2023


Shell Catalysts & Technologies to Expand Louisiana Facility with $121.7m Investment
Shell Catalysts & Technologies has announced its decision to expand its facility in West Baton Rouge Parish at a cost of $121.7m, with a...
May 17, 2023


REPORT: LA Energy Industry Adds Over $54 billion to State’s Economy
A new report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) highlights the growing...
May 17, 2023


Ruston's Anticipation Builds as Buc-ee's Prepares to Make Its Debut in Louisiana
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is causing quite a stir in his town, as residents eagerly await the arrival of Buc-ee's, a Texas-based gas...
May 12, 2023


Ochsner Health to Cut 770 Jobs in Louisiana and Mississippi to Reduce Costs and Ensure Future Succes
Ochsner Health, one of Louisiana's largest private employers, is cutting its workforce by 770 employees in Louisiana and Mississippi. The...
May 11, 2023


Port of South Louisiana Delays $445 Million Purchase of Former Avondale Shipyard
The Port of South Louisiana has delayed the closing of its $445 million deal to buy the former Avondale Shipyard site, which was once...
May 10, 2023


Analysts Predict Oil Prices Will Soon Recover After Recent Slide
Oil Prices Expected to Recover in Q2 and Q3 of 2023 Analysts predict that oil prices will start to recover soon after the recent slide,...
May 10, 2023


GUEST POST: Checking Off Your Spring To-Do List Just Got Easier
Written by Laurel Hess. Laurel is the Founder and CEO of hampr, an on-demand laundry service app based in Lafayette. A long-time...
May 10, 2023


Louisiana considers limiting state business with banks over gun and energy policies
The Louisiana State Bond Commission is considering further limiting the state's business with large banks based on their dealings with...
May 9, 2023


Louisiana Senate to take next look at proposed budget
Originally posted by The Center Square The Louisiana Senate is next to weigh in on the operating budget after lawmakers in the House...
May 7, 2023


ADVOCATE: Jobs increase in Louisiana in March, thanks to gains in Baton Rouge
Originally published by Timothy Boone for The Advocate Louisiana added 9,500 jobs from February to March, with the vast majority of the...
May 2, 2023


Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Extending Motion Picture Tax Credit Program
In Louisiana, also known as “Hollywood South,” a debate has arisen over a motion picture tax credit program that has been attracting...
May 2, 2023
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