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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. billion in income, $14.4 There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Regionally, it contributes $1.8

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Available to businesses of all sizes and a wide variety of industries, these incentives benefit business in many ways, including reduction or elimination of property, payroll, income and/or sales tax liability; customized job training; and special financing, grants and loans. Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods, Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc.

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