Remove Education Remove Leases Remove Louisiana Remove Security
article thumbnail

Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

article thumbnail

Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment

Business Facilities

Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. A rendering of CSC’s next-generation IT center at the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, Louisiana, where 800 technology professionals will work after the technology and data center opens in 2016.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CGI Federal recently celebrated the dedication of its 50,000-square-foot information technology center that serves as an anchor for the 143-acre University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park. million higher education initiative led by UL Lafayette. Photo: CGI). A key part of the project includes a state-funded, 10-year, $4.5

article thumbnail

IBM Announces Creation Of 800-Job Technology Center In Downtown Baton Rouge

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is the result of an innovative, public-private partnership that will include expanded higher-education programs related to computer science as well as a major new riverfront development that will accelerate the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge. degrees in computer science awarded annually.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to the program website, START-UP NY is geared to give businesses access to resources of world-class higher education institutions, including industry experts and advanced research laboratories. Program instructors can be either full- or part-time educators, vendors, subject matter experts or professional trainers from the business.

Indiana 108
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Enjoying an abundance of economic assets and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, the nine-parish (county) region of Acadiana in south Louisiana is a special place to do business — culturally vibrant and rich in Cajun heritage. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No.

article thumbnail

COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. To fast-track program growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

Metro 110