American Sugar Refining begins $785 million modernization of Domino Sugar refinery
American Sugar Refining has broken ground on the first phase of a $785 million modernization project at its Domino Sugar refinery in Chalmette, marking...
LNG, data centers and the petrochemical sector are chasing the same workers — and...
The recent entry of AI data centers into the mix has added a new wrinkle to Louisiana’s age-old workforce shortage dilemma.
While not strictly...
Analysis finds billions of Louisiana industrial investment produced little job growth
A recent data analysis by The Data Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit in New Orleans, found that billions in industrial investment have produced minimal corresponding...
New study shows decline in growth of jobs in Louisiana’s oil and gas industry
The Data Center, based in New Orleans, says job growth in Louisiana since 2015 has increased by less than 1 percent, well below the...
Snelling acquires Baton Rouge office, expands industrial workforce solutions
Snelling Baton Rouge has announced the strategic acquisition of the Snelling Industrial Services of Baton Rouge franchise office, uniting local operations under one location and leadership...
LED launches accelerator to help local firms win major project contracts
Louisiana Economic Development has launched a new accelerator program designed to help local companies compete for procurement opportunities tied to major projects across the...
LSU rolls out training programs to meet ‘critical’ construction workforce need
LSU Online on Monday announced it is partnering with the National Center for Construction Education and Research, or NCCER, to expand its professional development...
See which Louisiana energy and industrial firms made Forbes’ best employers lists
Turner Industries, Entergy and ENFRA were among the Louisiana industry and energy companies Forbes named among America's best employers.
General industrial contractor Turner came in...
First Solar expects to create nearly 40,000 jobs, contribute $7.8 billion to U.S. GDP
A new economic impact study released Monday by First Solar Inc. estimates the solar manufacturer will create nearly 40,000 jobs and contribute $7.8 billion...
Ascension economic development leader details what’s fueling parish’s rise
Ascension Parish’s rise as one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing economic engines is the result of long-term planning, infrastructure strategy and coordinated leadership, according to Kate...
