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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Trucordia Expands Presence in Louisiana with Acquisition of CADA Insurance
Trucordia has completed its acquisition of CADA Insurance Services, strengthening its footprint in Louisiana with new offices in Baton...
Jan 29, 2025


FDA Authorizes Marketing for Nicotine Pouches
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of ZYN nicotine pouches, marking the...
Jan 25, 2025


META Sheds More Light on Louisiana AI Plant
More information is available about the general contractors chosen to be part of the $10 billion Meta AI plant in Richland Parish....
Jan 24, 2025
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