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Trump’s Bold First Month Brings Much-Needed Change, But Business Leaders Urge Patience
In his first month back in office, President Donald Trump has wasted no time delivering on his promises to reshape America’s foreign,...
Feb 25


Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S., Create 20,000 Jobs in Major Expansion
Apple is set to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, creating 20,000 new jobs as it expands domestic production and...
Feb 24


Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to Council of Governors
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was appointed to President Donald Trump’s Council of Governors. The group is tasked with strengthening...
Feb 21


Louisiana Launches $50M Venture Fund to Boost Homegrown Tech and Innovation
Josh Allen Fleig, the chief innovation officer at Louisiana’s economic development agency, isn’t afraid of a dad joke. At a pre-Super...
Feb 17


Trump Pauses Mexico Tariffs After Securing Border Deal with Sheinbaum, While China and Canada Face Looming Levies
President Donald Trump has agreed to temporarily pause the imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexico for a month following a successful...
Feb 12


LSU Alexandria Named 4th Best College in Louisiana Amid Record Growth
Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) has been ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana, marking a significant...
Feb 12


Tech Entrepreneurs Bet on New Orleans for Growth, Despite Challenges
After spending decades in the tech corridors of the West Coast, Ted Elliott made a life-altering decision. In 2021, after surviving a...
Feb 6


Louisiana officials using Super Bowl to pitch state to businesses
The state is using Super Bowl LIX as an opportunity to pitch Louisiana as a great place to do business. The Louisiana Now Pavilion opened...
Feb 5


Dutch Bros Coffee Set to Open First Louisiana Location in Baton Rouge
Dutch Bros, the popular Oregon-based coffee chain known for its drive-thru model, is expanding to Louisiana with its first location in...
Feb 3


Port of New Orleans Breaks Cruise Passenger Record in 2024
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has achieved a record-breaking year in 2024, surpassing 1.2 million cruise passenger movements—the...
Feb 3


OPINION: Anti-“Big Tech” Frenzy Risks Hurting Businesses
Submitted by Tommy Johnson In the movie “Groundhog Day,” Bill Murray is forced to relive the same day over and over again. Looking at...
Feb 3


Inside Louisiana’s $10 Billion Deal of the Year: How the Meta AI Data Center Became a Reality
Business Facilities magazine has named Louisiana’s $10 billion Meta artificial intelligence data center its Platinum 2024 Deal of the...
Jan 31
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