Happy Holidays from LED! 🌟 As we reflect on a year of growth and achievement, we look forward to continuing on this journey of #PositioningLouisianatoWin with you.
Louisiana Economic Development
Government Administration
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 28,251 followers
Cultivating jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana
About us
Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED helps companies find the resources they need to be successful in Louisiana. Our mission is to position Louisiana for greater economic success and we are aggressively pursuing eight integrated economic development strategies: • Increase state economic competitiveness • Cultivate top regional economic development assets • Enhance community competitiveness • Focus on business retention and expansion • Develop national-caliber business recruitment capabilities • Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship • Develop robust workforce solutions • Tell the story of Louisiana's economic renaissance Read about how Louisiana’s innovative environment is empowering businesses to pursue new ideas and create impressive solutions at LouisianaEQ.com
- Website
-
http://www.opportunitylouisiana.com
External link for Louisiana Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1936
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Site Selection, Business Development, Financial Incentives, Business Relocation & Expansion, Entertainment Programs, Workforce Solutions, Small Business Programs, International Business Development, Training, Community Outreach, FDI, LED FastStart, and Job Creation
Locations
-
Primary
Get directions
617 North Third Street
11th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, US
Employees at Louisiana Economic Development
Updates
-
Attention #LouisianaVeterans! 🇺🇸 The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE) program is here to help you launch or grow your business—right from the comfort of your own home. This free, virtual program offers on-demand training, a small business boot camp and access to ongoing support from experienced business consultants. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into action! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUXpFRk9 Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Louisiana National Guard
-
-
It’s the holiday season! ☃️ To celebrate, let’s take a look at the sweet story of how your favorite treats make it from Louisiana farms to your festivities. #Louisiana #Agribusiness #Manufacturing #FoodandBeverage #Holiday
-
Louisiana Economic Development reposted this
This year, LSU marked the start of drilling its CO2 research well at the LSU College of Engineering Petroleum Engineering Research, Training and Testing (PERTT) Lab. This well will enable students, researchers, and industry to advance carbon capture and safety technologies, positioning Louisiana as a national leader in demonstration-scale, low-carbon energy research. 📚 https://lnkd.in/gV2C6u9D #ScholarshipFirst #WBTTW
-
-
Louisiana Economic Development reposted this
Programs in Action — Paul Bateson chats with John Anders about the evolution of Anders Construction, Inc., his Louisiana-based commercial diving and marine services business. Anders credits programs co-hosted by the Edward Lowe Foundation and Louisiana Economic Development for helping him innovate and create new jobs. Case in point: Levare, LLC, Anders’ new company, provides a more efficient and effective system to repair structural pilings on aging infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/g6FZYx7T
-
Are you a Louisiana business looking to work on AI at Meta’s new #DataCenter in Richland Parish? LED is collaborating with Meta and their general contractors to create a series of informational sessions designed to educate and empower Louisiana’s business community on the incredible opportunities this project will create. Sign up here to stay updated on session dates and other opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eKzJ3eeT
-
-
Ready to turn your big idea into a thriving business? LouisianaBizHub.com is here to guide you every step of the way. Visit our Start a Business page to find tools, resources and expert advice to launch your dream business right here in Louisiana. https://lnkd.in/gCPWZWau
-
-
Beaver Nuggets and boudin anyone?
🎉 BIG NEWS, Lafayette! Buc-ee's is coming in 2026! The Texas travel center legend has chosen Lafayette for its next location, bringing their famous clean restrooms, endless snacks, and 120 gas pumps to I-10 at Louisiana Ave! 💰 $82 million investment 👥 150+ new jobs starting at $17/hour 🏗️ Opening Spring 2026 🛍️ 74,000 sq ft of shopping heaven Get ready for the biggest, cleanest travel center you've ever seen! Who else can't wait to grab some Beaver Nuggets and Louisiana-exclusive merch? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g23sxQEM #BuceesLafayette #AcadianaNews #337News #LafayetteLA
-
-
Louisiana's #innovation momentum continues with the second AI-related tech project win in two weeks! Copado's #NewOrleans office will support the expansion of the company's AI-powered DevOps software used by major brands such as Coca-Cola, T-Mobile and Volkswagen. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eHFiGCxa
International AI-Focused Tech Company Establishes Innovation Office in New Orleans - LED | Louisiana Economic Development
opportunitylouisiana.gov
-
Don’t just take our word for it. “There is positive momentum in Baton Rouge,” the Tax Foundation wrote this week, “and a real recognition that sound tax policy can be part of building a competitive future for Louisiana.” Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gk-ScBKU #Louisiana #TaxReform #OpportunityLA #BusinessClimate
Louisiana Now Boasts a More Competitive and Pro-Growth Tax Code
https://taxfoundation.org