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AUGUST 20, 2020

Read: Cajun Traditions Investing $2.85M In New Louisiana Meat Processing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com. Meat processing startup Cajun Traditions Food Processors will establish a meat processing and packaging facility in Church Point, LA, creating 35 jobs.

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APRIL 23, 2021

A sequestration feature at Louisiana Green Fuels’ plant at the Port of Columbia means it would remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it generates. Read: Louisiana Green Fuels Plans $700M Renewable Diesel Refinery at BusinessFacilities.com.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Cool Planet Energy Systems President and CEO Howard Janzen announced the company will build three bio-refineries in Louisiana with a capital investment of $168 million. We are now setting the pace for innovative new technologies that harness Louisiana’s renewable energy resources and supply advanced fuels to meet our nation’s energy demands.

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APRIL 27, 2021

Foreign trade zones, located in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, enable duty-free movement of foreign and domestic merchandise. there are more than 200 U.S. FTZs, each a driver of regional economic growth. Read: Free And Easy Trading At Ports Of Entry at BusinessFacilities.com.

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APRIL 24, 2018

In Louisiana Manufacturing Complex at BusinessFacilities.com. In two phases, the petrochemical company will build ethane crackers and downstream plants in St. James Parish that will create up to 1,200 new direct jobs. Read: Formosa Investing $9.4B

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JULY 24, 2019

Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Texas is the top-ranked state in our new cyber growth potential standings, followed by Virginia, Louisiana, Maryland and Georgia in the top five. Louisiana, no.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port. Read: Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

The problem with building new is that the property needs to be zoned properly for the desired business type. You can’t just go around throwing gasoline into the ground, without getting approval from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The post Why is Louisiana Convenience Store Industry So Regulated?

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Read: Bagwell Energy Services Adding 150 Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com. The energy fabrication company will invest $2.5 million to expand its oil and gas processing industry services in Iberia Parish, LA.

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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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JULY 29, 2013

“We’re impressed with the state’s commitment to its premier port,” Rogers said, noting that Louisiana recently modified its tax incentives to expand their coverage to include warehousing and storage, port operations, marine cargo handling, ship building and repairs, and oil and gas activities. Far West U.S. -

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshaled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

If natural gas, gumbo and Mardi Gras are the only things that come to mind when you think about Louisiana, think again. Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Venture Global’s two liquified natural gas projects in Louisiana, a total investment of $13 billion, will make the state a leader in LNG exports. Read Louisiana: Plaquemines Parish Lands $8.5-Billion Billion LNG Complex on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Read Glovis America Creating 150 Jobs In Louisiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The company’s new inland distribution center will operate in a 125,000-square-foot facility and more than 90 adjoining acres at the former GM site in Shreveport.

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JULY 12, 2017

Read: Noranda Bauxite & Alumina Investing $35M In Louisiana. The company will expand and upgrade its St. James Parish alumina refinery, and also move its headquarters to the Gramercy facility, creating 65 new jobs.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

There is little real dispute that given humans take shelter from the climate inside buildings, humans need to design and construct those buildings to be resilient in whatever climatic zones the building is located. These products are not the science fiction of tomorrow, but rather they exist today and are being used.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Viking River Cruises project to result in over 780 new direct and indirect jobs in Louisiana. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Incentives Louisiana Online Features Ports And Free Trade Zones U.S.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. Filling out the top five in our flagship Best Business Climate ranking were Florida, Utah, Louisiana and Virginia. The Sunshine State surged into the no. and Caterpillar.

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MAY 9, 2014

Louisiana Gov. Photo: Gannett Louisiana ). Bobby Jindal and CGI executive Dr. James Peake have announced the company’s selection of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Research Park for the establishment of a technology center. Southeast Blog-May-2014 Lafayette''s Research Park Site Selection University of Louisiana'

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

The problem with building new is that the property needs to be zoned properly for the desired business type. You can’t just go around throwing gasoline into the ground, without getting approval from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Application processes are time consuming and tedious.

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JUNE 3, 2014

has announced the company will relocate its shipping operations from the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi to the Port of New Orleans in Louisiana. . At the announcement, Louisiana Gov. Louisiana is laser-focused on being the U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Chiquita Brands International Inc. per TEU (total value of $1.11

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Louisiana, a giant in the production of fossil fuels, is busy preparing for a green future with a $9.2-billion billion complex that will make diesel from renewable feedstocks. Read: Silver Award: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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MAY 18, 2016

CGI Federal recently celebrated the dedication of its 50,000-square-foot information technology center that serves as an anchor for the 143-acre University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park. LED began discussions with CGI about a potential Louisiana technology center in August 2012, leading to an April 2014 announcement of the project.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Louisiana is ready to be the prime global hub for liquefied natural gas exports, and it’s aiming to be the national leader in cybersecurity. Read Energizing Louisiana’s Future on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Nucor has created 140 new direct jobs to date and will reach its target of 150 jobs well in advance of the company’s year-end 2014 commitment to the State of Louisiana. By the end of 2015, the company will inform Louisiana officials of its intent to complete the remaining four phases. James Parish'

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MAY 12, 2014

The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. The Santa Teresa and Columbus ports-of-entry have overweight cargo zones with a six-mile radius for trucks carrying a reducible load up to 96,000 lbs.

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city in 2007, beating back legal challenges from private service providers who tried to block the project.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

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.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. Honorable Mentions.

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JUNE 12, 2014

Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Louisiana and Oklahoma limit the ban to Learner or Intermediate license holders. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Text Messaging.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. military forces. It has been a critical tool in helping U.S.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Bobby Jindal said, “Danos is a major economic driver in Louisiana, and its decision to reinvest in our state represents a tremendous vote of confidence in Louisiana’s outstanding business climate, workforce and infrastructure.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Louisiana Economic Development estimates the expansion will result in an additional 91 new indirect jobs. BASF could have invested in other states, but they are choosing to expand right here in Louisiana because we have a great business climate, a strong transportation infrastructure and the best workers in the world.”

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates the manufacturing project also will result in 389 new indirect jobs in the Capital Region, while retaining 2,607 existing jobs associated with the ExxonMobil Chemical Plant and Lubricants Plant operations in the region. The state will provide a Modernization Tax Credit valued at $1.8

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