Recently, Gov. Edwards and LHC Group Chairman and CEO Keith Myers were joined by state, local, and federal officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the home health company’s $46 million expansion. LHC Group is a healthcare provider that specializes in the post-acute continuum of care, primarily for Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. Founded in 1994, […]
At this year’s HAI Heli-Expo, Governor John Bel Edwards and Kopter Group AG CEO Andreas Löwenstein announced that the Switzerland-based helicopter company has chosen Lafayette, Louisiana, as its first North American location for production of its SH09 helicopter. The 14.7-acre site, which will be connected to the Lafayette Regional Airport, is expected to begin initial […]
From one of the tastiest towns in the south to diverse pockets of culture, South Louisiana has something for everyone. Couple that with industries regularly making the move for our attractive incentives, and you have a perfect combination of quality of life and opportunity for anyone looking for a change of scenery. With everything the […]
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 considering South Louisiana, it does—and FastStart is its name. Get a Head […]
Local technology firm Waitr, a company that deploys online apps for convenient delivery of restaurant food to customers in over 500 cities across the nation, recently announced alongside Gov. John Bel Edwards that it will be expanding to downtown Lafayette. Originally founded in Lake Charles in 2013, Waitr has been the poster child for home-grown […]
As production and offshore exploration in the Gulf of Mexico start showing signs of recovery, Bagwell Energy Services announces a $2.5 million capital investment at its Port of Delcambre fabrication center located in Iberia Parish. The expansion is estimated to create 150 new jobs over the next five years and retain 46 existing jobs. Indirectly, […]
Richard’s, a producer of Cajun food products, recently announced alongside Governor John Bel Edwards that it would be expanding its Church Point, Louisiana production facility. The expansion, which is slated to be completed by March 2019, is estimated to create 28 new jobs in the Acadiana region over the next year. “We are proud that […]
In response to growing consumer demand, Riceland Crawfish announces it will expand its Acadiana-based operations through construction of a 33,000 sq. ft. building and an additional $2 million of capital expenditures. The expansion will result in 10 new full-time jobs and help the company retain 60 current jobs. “1A is proud to be a part […]
