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Benteler Steel/Tube Break Ground At Port Of Caddo-Bossler In Louisiana

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A Louisiana State University economic impact analysis estimates an additional 1,540 indirect jobs will result, for a total of more than 2,200 new jobs. billion for the Northwest Louisiana region over the next two decades. billion for the Northwest Louisiana region over the next two decades.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Texas is the top-ranked state in our new cyber growth potential standings, followed by Virginia, Louisiana, Maryland and Georgia in the top five. Louisiana, no.

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Danos Selects Port Of Iberia, LA For New Manufacturing Facility

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Bobby Jindal said, “Danos is a major economic driver in Louisiana, and its decision to reinvest in our state represents a tremendous vote of confidence in Louisiana’s outstanding business climate, workforce and infrastructure. It says a lot for our port and our workforce that we were ultimately selected.

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Benteler Steel To Build Plant At Port Of Caddo-Bossier, LA

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The new plant will create 675 new direct jobs and will be one of the largest manufacturing projects in Northwest Louisiana’s history. Benteler selected Louisiana after a lengthy, competitive site-selection process that included more than a dozen states and 100 potential sites. billion in the region. billion in the region.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides access to a team of highly skilled professionals who provide technical assistance, at no charge, to help streamline the development of projects and proposals. Source: Texas Workforce Commission). In October 2015, the Texas Workforce Commission announced the award of a $1.7

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Business friendly communities offer local abatements and infrastructure grants, with the foundational and fiscal support of state incentives providing grants and loans for business development.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA: BRANCHING OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS. Photo: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance.). 165 and U.S.