Broussard Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) with One Acadiana (1A), Entergy and SLEMCO announced three sites located in Lafayette Parish have been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Sites program. The three sites include: Girouard Site, a 31.42-acre site
Project will increase capacity at the state’s largest meat processing facility and create 34 direct and indirect new jobs EUNICE, La. — Coastal Plains Meat Company is making a $3.5 million capital investment in the acquisition and expansion of a meat processing facility in Eunice,
According to a report from Software.org, the software industry has created more than 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in Louisiana—a 21.7 percent increase in job creation since 2014. This growth has contributed to the $1.5 billion of direct value to the state’s GDP. Each year,
Since 1971, Acadian Companies has provided South Louisiana with medical transport services while staying engaged with the needs of its community and employees. Acadian Companies has placed itself as a top company with a national and global reach and proudly rooted in South Louisiana. This
Plant would use residual sugarcane fiber to produce biomass fuel pellets; project would result in 275 direct, indirect new jobs. JEANERETTE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Delta Biofuel CEO Philip Keating announced the company is evaluating Iberia Parish, Louisiana, for a planned
New strategic partnership will develop innovative care models with hospitals and health systems LAFAYETTE, La. (July 7, 2021) – LHC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LHCG) – a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, and SCP Health – a national
South Louisiana is a place where businesses can develop, workforces thrive, and citizens enjoy the joi de vivre of Cajun culture. Businesses seeking new opportunities to lay roots will find that South Louisiana is an ideal place to dig in. Its recent national ranking of
The winning combination of economic investment opportunity, talent, and creativity makes South Louisiana a playground for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. It is a place where startups have access to everything needed to flourish into successful, nationally recognized companies. One such business leading the way
Investing is an essential part of any successful business model. Restaurants invest in quality meat and produce to create the best dining experience for their customers. Factories invest in upgrading machinery for higher production. Farmers invest in the best seed for the highest possible yield.
*Facilities to include headquarters and two personal protective equipment manufacturing plants, resulting in over 2,200 new direct, indirect jobs.* BROUSSARD, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Ochsner Health President and CEO Warner Thomas, SafeSource Direct CEO Justin Hollingsworth and other officials to announce the
