News Summary Louisiana has been identified as the sixth-worst state economy in the U.S., ranking 46th in economic performance, largely due to weaknesses in innovation
News Summary Ben Johnson has been appointed as the new chair of the Lafayette Regional Technology Council, effective May 19, 2025. As the Founder and
News Summary The St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to enhance business support across the Northshore region. This collaboration aims
News Summary On May 20, 2025, advocates gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol to demand the restoration of nearly $11 million in funding for early
News Summary Shell USA, Inc. and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center have launched the 2025 Louisiana cohort of the Shell LiveWire program, aimed at
News Summary Louisiana’s economic development officials have introduced the High Impact Job Program, which prioritizes job quality by incentivizing companies to offer salaries above the
News Summary Louisiana Tech University has received reaccreditation for its College of Business and School of Accountancy from AACSB, placing it among less than 6%
News Summary Newlab has announced its expansion into Louisiana with the Newlab New Orleans innovation hub, set to launch on May 12, 2025. This hub
News Summary Shell USA, Inc. has unveiled its 2025 Louisiana cohort of the Shell LiveWire program, collaborating with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center to
News Summary Louisiana officials have rolled out the High Impact Job Program aimed at enhancing employee wages. This initiative, approved by the House Committee on
