As 2020 gets off to a strong start, we’re looking back at the business development wins of 2019 and taking a moment to give thanks for what makes South Louisiana one of the most sought-after places for emerging business and talent. 2019 Business Development Totals In...
Gov. Edwards, Kopter Dedicate Lafayette Helicopter Assembly Site
Recently, Gov. Edwards joined Andreas Löwenstein, CEO of Kopter Group AG, and a number of state, regional, and local officials to celebrate Kopter’s Selection of Lafayette for assembly of its newest helicopter, the SH09. Kopter’s site will be located at the Lafayette...
Savoie’s Foods Announces $12.7 Million Expansion In St. Landry Parish
Gov. John Bel Edwards and President Frederick Lafleur of Savoie’s Sausage and Food Products Inc. announced a sizable $12.7 million expansion of the company’s food production facility in St. Landry Parish. The company will broaden its distribution area with the...
Feels Like Home: Finding Happiness in South Louisiana
John Rahat and his family packed up their lives in 2005 and moved more than 8,500 miles across the world to reside in the sunny city of Orlando, Florida—a drastic change of scenery compared to the home they left behind in South Asia or, as John likes to call it, “the...
Live Well For Less in South Louisiana
The decision to move across state lines can be daunting, especially with the amount of factors to consider. Whether your goal is to find a place for a fresh start or a place where you can flourish in your career, you’re likely looking for more than just a change of...
How Festival International Changed South Louisiana
Festival International de Louisiane has become an integral piece of South Louisiana’s cultural landscape. While most know it as a week-long celebration of the most exciting music, food and art from around the globe, the festival also provides a substantial economic...
Gov. Edwards and LHC Group Break Ground on 500-Job Expansion of Lafayette Office
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...
Gov. Edwards, Kopter CEO Announce Louisiana Helicopter Facility
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...
8 Reasons to Move to South Louisiana
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...
Gov. Edwards, Waitr Announce 200-Job Lafayette Headquarters Expansion
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...
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