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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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If natural gas, gumbo and Mardi Gras are the only things that come to mind when you think about Louisiana, think again. Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups. 2 at 26 percent).

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. The comprehensive plan for BNA Vision also will include the expansion of concourse B and D, offering additional retail and dining services to domestic travelers. Ruston is centrally located in northern Louisiana. Monster Moto assembly line, Ruston, LA.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life. The company $7.2-million

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U.S. Architect To Design Major China Project | ENR: Engineering.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana. The mixed-use project will include retail, office, residential and entertainment spaces. A Chicago-based partner who joined Trahan brought to bear his experience at Skidmore Owings & Merrill on a series of convention-center projects in China. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods.

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John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.

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ENR Texas & Louisiana. EFH owns Texas power generator Luminant Energy, retailer TXU Energy and 80% of transmission and distribution utility Oncor Electric Delivery. ESD), a Chicago consulting engineer specializing in high- performance building systems. Chicago, as a result of a July 20 acquisition, the new parent tells ENR.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Pennsylvania’s decision to consolidate hundreds of bridge projects into a single procurement financed by a bond fund managed by a new Public-Private Partnership (P3) should serve as a model for the rest of the country. The $722-million project is the largest private-activity bond financing of a public-private partnership in the U.S.

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