Louisiana Economic Development

Louisiana Wins Back-to-Back Platinum Deal of the Year, Signaling a New Era of National Competitiveness Read more ⬇️ opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/louisiana…

Louisiana Innovation Announces the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/louisiana…

Newlab is creating next-level opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups in Louisiana. By helping early-stage companies grow into major employers, this initiative strengthens Louisiana’s innovation economy for years to come. Learn more: nola.com/news/business/…

Louisiana leads with the expertise to power projects nationwide. The nation’s No. 1 electrical and trade contractor, MMR Constructors, and No. 1 general contractor, Turner Industries, are both headquartered in Louisiana. Louisiana NOW continues to deliver the talent.

We’re highlighting our 5 Pillars for Prosperity — starting with Ease of Doing Business. Louisiana’s energy leadership is built on scale, connectivity & workforce. With strong infrastructure, logistics & investment, we help companies build & win. Built to compete. Built to win.

Louisiana NOW is built by leaders at the table. LED’s CEO Roundtables bring together top executives from second-stage companies for candid conversations, shared insight and real growth. Applications are open through March 31. Apply here: opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/ceo-ro…

Louisiana’s energy leadership continues to drive opportunity at home and abroad. From export strength to infrastructure investment, our energy sector is powering jobs, growth and global competitiveness. Read more: laenergyexport.org/the-bayou-beac…

Ready to compete for bigger contracts? The Source Louisiana Accelerator Program prepares Louisiana businesses for national and global opportunities. Learn more: opportunitylouisiana.gov/slap

Louisiana leads with the infrastructure to power global demand. With 50,000 miles of existing pipelines — including 30,000 miles of natural gas lines — enough to wrap the globe twice, Louisiana NOW is delivering the connectivity and capacity that fuel American energy leadership.

Louisiana has been a national model for showing that data center projects can be structured in a way that not only protects the power reliability of existing customers on the power grid, but provides them with real savings, too. Louisiana has some of the lowest power rates in the country, and Entergy’s commitment to having data centers pay their fair share will help us maintain that success. We will continue to work with the Louisiana Legislature and the Louisiana Public Service Commission to ensure that all new large power users on our state’s grid pay for their own power and help provide real savings to families and businesses across Louisiana.

Secretary Bourgeois joined Newell Norman last week to discuss Louisiana’s accelerating momentum. From record-breaking 2025 to new, transformational 2026 investments already underway, the future economy is being built here. Listen to the full segment: audacy.com/podcast/newell…

Studyville Enterprises Expands in Baton Rouge to Advance Locally-Developed EdTech Platforms Learn more: opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/studyvill…

American energy dominance is building and Louisiana is positioned to lead. See why companies are choosing Louisiana to power what’s next. ⬇️opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/why-the-g…

Shintech Louisiana Announces $3.4 Billion Expansion, Building on 25 Years of Growth and Commitment Read more 🔽 opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/shintech-…

Today we launched FastSites — we prepare infrastructure BEFORE companies call, so they can build right away. ✅ The state invests first, gets the money back when the land is sold, then uses it again to prepare the next site. ✅Smart. Simple. It works. Thank you Senate President @Sen_Henry09, @SpkrDeVillier, @LEDLouisiana Secretary Susan Bourgeois, and Representative @DarylDeshotel for your hard work to make this happen.

Louisiana Selects 19 FastSites in Historic State Investment opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/louisiana…

Louisiana’s momentum is gaining attention and building opportunity. Read more on what these milestone digital infrastructure investments signal for the state’s future. nola.com/opinions/our_v…

Louisiana leads the nation as the #1 exporter of LNG. From our coast to markets around the world, Louisiana NOW is powering global demand and advancing American energy security.

Strong businesses start with strong leaders. The Louisiana Growth Network creates a trusted space for executives to sharpen strategy, strengthen leadership, and tackle real-world challenges. Applications out for the 2026-27 CEO Roundtables. Apply here: tinyurl.com/CEO-Roundtables

Akston Chooses Louisiana for Major Life Sciences Manufacturing Expansion opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/akston-ch…

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Louisiana’s economy is expanding and diversifying. From hyperscaler data centers and critical mineral production to energy and manufacturing, projects happening across the state are building on Louisiana’s strengths while creating new, high-wage opportunities for our people.