Conveniently located midway between Houston and New Orleans, we offer you the workforce talent, pro-business climate and infrastructure needed to launch everything from global satellites to solo startups.
Why South Louisiana?
Learn why companies like CGI, McIlhenny Company (makers of TABASCO® products), and more choose South Louisiana for their base of operations.
Business Climate
With one of the lowest operational costs in the nation, a growing workforce of more than 300,000 and robust incentives, we’ve got just the thing to make your business boom.
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Down here, fun is an integral part of the business model. Savor all of South Louisiana’s sights, sounds and experiences.
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Whether it’s by land, air or sea, South Louisiana’s rich accessibility network has you and your operations covered.
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With an extensive portfolio of development-ready sites, we offer impressive flexibility when it comes to choosing a home for your business.
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Case Study
CGI
Launched in a basement in 1976 with only one phone and a single client, Montreal-based CGI today stands as the fifth-largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. The company’s continuous growth is a testament to its strong partnerships with the clients and communities it serves. With operations in 40 countries across the globe, and with a current worldwide employment of 77,500, CGI’s carefully planned acquisitions and attention to evolving trends solidified the company as a global leader in its field.