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About LED

Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

LED Mission & Vision

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana’s economic future, LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion a successful, profitable endeavor.

Mission: Cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana through nine integrated economic development strategies.

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1

Strategically improve state economic competitiveness.

2

Engage with local partners to enhance community competitiveness.

3

Forge partnerships to enhance regional economic development assets.

4

Expand and retain in-state businesses.

5

Execute a strong business recruitment program.

6

Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship.

7

Enhance workforce development solutions.

8

Promote Louisiana and its robust business advantages.

9

Attract foreign direct investment and grow international trade.

1

Strategically improve state economic competitiveness.

2

Engage with local partners to enhance community competitiveness.

3

Forge partnerships to enhance regional economic development assets.

4

Expand and retain in-state businesses.

5

Execute a strong business recruitment program.

6

Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship.

7

Enhance workforce development solutions.

8

Promote Louisiana and its robust business advantages.

9

Attract foreign direct investment and grow international trade.

Leadership & Staff

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Louisiana Economic Development offers diverse and exciting career opportunities.

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Advisory Boards

Discover more about the boards that assist LED in fostering economic growth and diversification.

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Reports

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Partners & Allies

Learn more about the local, parish, regional and federal economic development partners and allies that collaborate with LED to attract investment and create jobs around the state.

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Awards & Recognition

2023

No. 1 Partnerships with Educational Institutions
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Program

No. 1 Innovation Programs and Initiatives
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, Entertainment Development Fund

No. 1 Special Purpose Website
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, LouisianaEntertainment.com

No. 1 Tech Talent Pipeline
Business Facilities, Higher ed training partnerships with technology companies recognized as the nation’s best.

No. 2 Digital Media Program
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, LED FastStart Virtual Reality Workforce Training Program

2022 & 2021

No. 1 Workforce Training
Business Facilities, LED FastStart Talent Attraction program was ranked #1 for a record 13th straight year.

Best Entrepreneurship Programs in the U.S.
Edward Lowe Foundation Founders Award

 

2021

Silver Shovel Award for Project Performance
Area Development, 2021 (10th time in 12 years)

2020

No. 1 Economic Development Results in the South
International Economic Development Council Gold Award, Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Program

No. 1 Small Market of the Year
Southern Business & Development, Lake Charles, a record 10 straight years.

No. 1 Major Market of the Year 
Southern Business & Development, 2020 Baton Rouge

No. 2 Workforce Training Program
Area Development, 2020

No. 2 Infrastructure Investment Supporting Economic Development
Site Selection, 2020

No. 2 Economic Development Project in U.S. Business Facilities
Global Groundwork Index

2019

No. 1 Small Business Services
IEDC Gold Award in Entrepreneurship, 2019