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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


Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office hosting small business listening session
The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office along with the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a small business...
Apr 3, 2023


AG LANDRY: What SVB Says About ESG
It has long been known within the world of innovation that the opinion of investors is often based on the opinions of other investors. In...
Mar 30, 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


Louisiana Adds 37,600 Jobs, New Orleans and Baton Rouge Lead the Way
According to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana saw a gain of 37,600 jobs in January compared to the same...
Mar 17, 2023


Financial Experts Weigh in on Bank Failures and Their Impact on Louisiana
Over the weekend, two large US banks, Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York, collapsed, causing financial...
Mar 16, 2023


Louisiana Governor Denies Folgers' Property Tax Exemption Application Despite State Board Approval
Two years ago, Folgers, a coffee company, submitted an application for a tax exemption in New Orleans. However, the city officials denied...
Mar 16, 2023
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