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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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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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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Louisiana, Utah, Texas Tops In Best Business Climate

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Business Facilities magazine has released the results of its 10th Annual Rankings Report, naming Louisiana as the state with the Best Business Climate. Louisiana surged into the top slot in BF ‘s annual state business climate assessment from last year’s fourth-place finish. SOUTH CAROLINA. Great Lakes U.S. Southeast U.S.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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SWLA’s transportation infrastructure is keeping pace with surging development needs. Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) is home to the most impressive network of pipelines in the U.S.:

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SnapShots: 60 Seconds With Don Pierson, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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Don Pierson, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development. DP: In Baton Rouge, we have top-tier talent, tremendous resources with multiple higher education campuses, and a rapidly rising entrepreneurial climate. BF: Is the state infrastructure ready for large-scale export of LNG? Many other LNG projects are in the works.

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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Utah, North Dakota, Louisiana Tops In Economic Growth Potential

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Utah is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities’ 2014 State Rankings Report, edging out North Dakota and Louisiana. “With a growing, well-educated population and a great quality of life, Utah’s potential seems to be unlimited,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. NORTH DAKOTA.

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DXC Technology To Create 2,000 Jobs In New Orleans

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In the largest jobs-related economic development deal in Louisiana’s history, DXC Technology has announced it will establish a 2,000-job Digital Transformation Center in the heart of New Orleans. The project will create more permanent direct jobs at one site than any prior economic development deal in Louisiana.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.