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January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026
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Louisiana Wins Back-to-Back Platinum Deal of the Year, Signaling a New Era of National Competitiveness
Hyundai Steel’s nearly $6 billion steel mill in Ascension Parish named top development project of 2025.
Louisiana is the first state to earn back-to-back top honors.
The...
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December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
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Louisiana Closes Record Year with New Investment and Strong Momentum
The results speak for themselves. The momentum speaks for our future.
BATON ROUGE, La.- Louisiana Economic Development announced historic results for 2025, the largest year of...
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December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
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SLB Doubles Shreveport Footprint to Support Global Digital Infrastructure and Data Center Growth
The project will create an estimated 1,344 new direct and indirect jobs in Northwest Louisiana.
The expansion will further revitalize the former GM facility.
Construction is expected...
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December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025
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Saronic Technologies Investing $300 Million to Expand Franklin Shipyard, Creating 3,200 Jobs in Louisiana’s Bayou Region
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Saronic Technologies is a leader in maritime innovation, advancing autonomous vessel technology for defense and...