A New Era of Competitiveness
Louisiana’s economic progress is real, measurable, and happening NOW. It’s leaders like you who help ensure that Louisiana’s story reaches the people and businesses who need to hear it.
Louisiana NOW represents a new era of competitiveness grounded in execution. We are no longer preparing to win. We are winning—at a level that positions Louisiana among the nation’s most competitive environments for business investment, job creation and long-term opportunity.
Your willingness to engage, share opportunities, and support our workforce strengthens our state’s ability to compete nationally and globally. We’re grateful to have you as a partner in building Louisiana’s future.
The Wins Are Real
In a competitive economy, results matter. Louisiana delivers them.
Louisiana NOW reflects a state executing with purpose—landing projects, accelerating expansions and converting opportunity into measurable wins across every region.
Louisiana isn’t chasing opportunity. We’re creating it.
Showcasing Louisiana NOW
The inaugural Louisiana NOW Pavilion launched during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Washington Mardi Gras presented a unique opportunity to bring the Louisiana NOW Pavilion concept to life once again—this time in a setting where Louisiana’s decision-makers, partners, and influencers are all in one place.
Text to Tip Line
Louisiana Economic Development now offers a simple, direct way for you to your share ideas and opportunities for the state’s economy and business ecosystem as they arise. The new LED Text-to-Tip line makes it easy to connect at your fingertips—right when it matters.
Text LEDTIP to 225-230-1818.
Louisiana's Storyteller Initiative
Help tell the Story of Louisiana NOW
Louisiana’s economic story is being written every day—by the businesses investing here, the leaders building companies, and the people creating opportunity across every region of the state.
The Louisiana Storyteller Initiative invites you to be part of that story. By signing up, you’re joining a growing network of leaders and advocates committed to sharing what’s happening in Louisiana right now—and why it matters.
What You’ll Get When You Sign Up
As a Louisiana Storyteller, you’ll receive:
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- Simple tools to share – “I Am Louisiana NOW” digital assets, including slide templates and shareable graphics
- Opportunities to be featured – Optional short video moments and the chance for LED to amplify your content
- Early access and updates – Timely information on key Louisiana NOW moments, events, and milestones
- A network of advocates – Connection to others helping tell Louisiana’s business story forward
Add your voice. Share your perspective. Help tell the story of Louisiana NOW.
Get Involved
Corporate engagement opportunities are available for companies that share Louisiana’s vision for growth and innovation. Explore how your firm can join as a Louisiana NOW Partner and align with LED’s mission to advance business and community prosperity.
Contact Rachel Shields, Chief Engagement Officer, to learn how: Rachel.shields@la.gov.
Connect With LED
Media Inquiries
Contact the LED Strategic Communications team for information and interview requests about LED projects and programs.