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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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JULY 31, 2019

The Port of South Louisiana, founded in 1960, has grown in size and strength to become the largest tonnage port in the Western Hemisphere as well as, according to a recent report by international shipping magazine Fairplay, the 16th ranked port in the world out of 5,000 ports. Regionally, the Port contributes $1.8 billion in income, $14.4

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

Shreveport Regional Airport. FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality. By BF Staff.

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APRIL 12, 2013

In December, a federal judge approved the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement agreement, which covers individuals and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and certain coastal counties in eastern Texas and western Florida, as well as specified adjacent Gulf waters and bays.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The FedEx global hub was placed in Memphis because of the city’s central location, the availability of the workforce, a strong relationship with the local airport authorities and generous economic incentive programs.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

This project will continue to position Louisiana as a leader in the global technology sector as we are bringing in one of the largest, most successful, most innovative companies to create a first-of-its-kind software development center in Louisiana,” Gov. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Other states with large shale deposits—including Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana—are moving full speed ahead with large-scale fracking operations. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located. Thus far, California hasn’t dived head-first into an embrace of fracking.

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