One of 21 national winners chosen by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will allow 25 partner organizations to develop energy innovation across the state This morning, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $50 million federal grant to...

Cargill To Invest $34 Million To Modernize Salt Processing Facility
Cargill, a major international supplier of food, agricultural and industrial products with operations in 70 countries, is upgrading its St. Martin Parish facility that produces food, water conditioning and salt products for a variety of industries. The $34 million...

Louisiana Energy Companies Increase Production Amid Market Upheaval
The global increase in demand for energy may present new challenges for the industry, but the workforce of South Louisiana is proving equal to the task. There has never been a shortage of challenges in the global energy industry, and the current state of the market is...
Aviation Exteriors Announces $2.5 Million Expansion of Acadiana Aircraft Facility
NEW IBERIA, La. – Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, which has long specialized in the painting of commercial aircraft, will add aircraft maintenance and conversion services with an expansion at its Iberia Parish facility. With the addition, Aviation Exteriors will create...
ASH Industries Announces 85-job Expansion in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. – ASH Industries, a custom molding manufacturer that produces specialized products ranging from surgical devices to laser light show components, will invest $5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish facility. The project will create 85 new direct jobs...
Jefferson Davis Parish Named Louisiana Development Ready Community
JENNINGS, La. – Louisiana Economic Development recognized Jefferson Davis Parish as the state’s newest Louisiana Development Ready Community in a presentation Friday at the Gator Chateau. The parish becomes the 51st participant in the community development program,...

What is FastStart?
Your management team is considering the relocation of the company. Will there be a workforce ready to fill vacant positions? How quickly can you staff them? More importantly, does your target location have a program in place to accommodate your business? If you’re...
Louisiana Earns 2022 Silver Shovel Award for Economic Development Wins
Area Development magazine recognizes Louisiana for job creation and business investment BATON ROUGE, La. – One of the nation’s leading economic development trade publications has presented Louisiana with a 2022 Silver Shovel Award, recognizing the state as one of the...

Savings on Set : Film Incentives in South Louisiana
It's no secret that Louisiana was home to productions like 1989's "Steel Magnolias" or 2019's "Christmas in Louisiana," but the state's film industry is much broader than what meets the eye. South Louisiana has been the site of an increasing number of star-studded...

Supreme Rice Invests $16.2 Million To Create Parboil Facilities in South Louisiana, Expand Product Line
New plants in Crowley and Mermentau will result in 99 new jobs and 181 retained jobs. CROWLEY, La. – Supreme Rice, one of the largest rice-milling operations in Louisiana, is investing $16.2 million to develop parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau for a new line...
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