Military-related activity generated over $17 billion in Louisiana during FY 2024, up 77% since 2021. Defense sector supports more than 117,000 jobs and $707 million in state and local taxes. Veteran ...

Earlier this year, Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Louisiana into the most innovative, high-growth economy in the Southeast. Now, Louisiana Economic ...

Chris Masingill, the new president and CEO of Louisiana Central, the area's economic development agency, said he and his team are excited to get out into the region for Louisiana Central’s “We Make ...

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched a $150 million initiative aimed at transforming undeveloped land and existing infrastructure into project-ready industrial sites, a move designed to ...

Military spending in Louisiana led to $17 billion being infused into the statewide economy during the 2024 fiscal year, according to an analysis by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). The study was ...

Youngsville, Louisiana, has been designated a Louisiana Development Ready Community by Louisiana Economic Development. The LDRC program recognizes communities prepared for economic growth and ...

Louisiana’s Capital Region is booming with over $10 billion in 2025 investments, including Hyundai Steel and the world’s ...

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched the Louisiana FastSites program, a new initiative backed by the $150 million Site Investment and Infrastructure Improvement Fund created by Act 365 of ...

A rarely held hearing on Louisiana economic development this week led to renewed debate over the balance between industry and environmental concerns, with community activists and officials from Gov.