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Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State

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Louisiana has created a Resilient Louisiana Commission (with 15 associated task forces) to chart a path toward safely reopening the economy and making the Pelican State more resilient for the long-term. Read: Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Magnolia LNG Announces $2.2 Billion Export Facility In Louisiana

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Louisiana Gov. Magnolia is the latest company that is choosing to invest in Louisiana, because we have one of the best business climates in the country and we are continuing to foster an environment where companies want to create jobs. billion natural gas liquefaction production and export facility at The Port of Lake Charles.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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SWLA’s transportation infrastructure is keeping pace with surging development needs. Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) is home to the most impressive network of pipelines in the U.S.:

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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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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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Cool Planet Energy Systems President and CEO Howard Janzen announced the company will build three bio-refineries in Louisiana with a capital investment of $168 million. Through companies like Cool Planet Energy Systems, Louisiana is delivering tomorrow’s technology today and providing our workers with even more opportunities.

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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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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. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. Louisiana, no.