Economic Development

The LSU Food Incubator, recently rebranded as FOODii, is offering its bottling facility to statewide companies in order to bring more manufacturing back to Louisiana.

Louisiana’s decision to opt out of enhanced federal unemployment benefits did not lead to significant employment growth, the Legislature’s top economist says. 

The Louisiana agriculture industry has suffered at least $584 million in damage after Hurricane Ida walloped the southeastern portion of the state

Gov. John Bel Edwards said today that he is confident Congress will ultimately pass a supplemental disaster aid package to benefit Louisiana and other states recovering from hurricanes, fires and freezes during the past two years, but acknowledged partisan politics could delay delivery, USA Today Network reports. 

Local self-storage companies saw an increase in customers early this summer, partially due to flooding in May but also as the result of a rise in home sales.

Organizers of the St. George incorporation effort say they may file de-annexation requests on behalf of property owners who live within the city limits and want out.

The pandemic-fueled growth in the adoption of software robots designed to ease routine office...

The cost of power restorations and repairs in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida could approach $3 billion, with many customers asked to cover bills without federal aid. 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broom today announced the city is moving forward in its effort to create a 9-mile rapid bus line from Plank Road to Nicholson Drive, by formally accepting a $15 million grant to fund the bus route. 

Businesses are reopening their offices and moving toward a hybrid workspace, and about half of remote workers are looking forward to being back at their jobs in-person.