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The industrial sector in Southwest Louisiana are seeing various investments, which include Shaw Modular Solutions' manufacturing facility for nuclear plant components and Zagis USA LLC's two proposed cotton-spinning mills. Investments in the aerospace and chemical sectors among others and the jobs they create are presented.

In 2007, my expectations for the 2008 Louisiana economy ended with the comment, 'All in all, absent any new devastation, Louisiana is expected to continue to experience continued recovery in [...]

Reports show that industrial growth revs up in Southwest Louisiana due to investments in high-tech projects and sector-leading firms. It is also believed the regions has a work force that appreciates the economic opportunities being provided by different industries. Southwest Louisiana's economy continues to outperform the United States'.

Overbuilding and the decline of the credit market have adversely affected the Baton Rouge, Louisiana real estate industry. Real estate experts had launched a marketing campaign in an effort to stem the market slump. Statistics on real estate vacancies and abandoned residential developments are also presented.

An overview of the basic steps that must be taken in setting up a business in Louisiana, is presented. Choosing the type of business structure to use, is one of the first steps that must be considered. Other key steps, as well as contact information for federal, local, and state resources, are also presented.

A YEAR AFTER HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA DEVASTATED THE GULF COAST, Louisiana's film and TV production sector is defying expectations. Rallying to find new locations within the state for shoots [...]

Woman groups in Louisiana are feels that Louisiana Pay Equity for Women Act failed, as still there is lot of discrimination in the salaries of women and men. The statistics that show average salaries of women in various sectors are presented.

It likely will be months before anyone knows for certain how big, how bad or how permanent the changes will be from the two hurricanes. The storms affected everything from [...]

A new trend is seen in industrial site selection where most of the companies opt to start new facilities in Louisiana. Because of this, the state is showing a very fast economic growth in a short time. A complete picture of Louisiana's economic development activities is presented.

Louisiana is losing its protective fringe of marshes and barrier islands faster than any place in the U.S. It was a broiling August afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Big [...]

INTRODUCTION Lien law in Louisiana is set forth in the Private Works Act, which governs if the owner, that is the party that hires the general contractor, is a private [...]

The experience of staying and fishing at the Lodge of Louisiana is discussed. The Lodge is an 80-foot long riverboat that is converted into a floating fishing lodge and offers captains and boats for all kind of fishing.

ALABAMA OUTLOOK DEPENDS ON MANUFACTURING By most measures Alabama's economic performance was poor in 2001. Service industries displayed almost no growth, and factory employment fell by around 5 percent. Declining [...]

The state of Louisiana is an ideal location for businesses. Several changes in the state's laws have made the place more friendly towards industries. The productivity of its labor force is second only to one in the US and it has a special training system for workers. It has various ports and waterways which are connected to the biggest port system in the world. Louisiana's public utilities have economic development consultants who cooperate with various communities.

The Eleventh District marked its eighth year of economic expansion in 1994. Employment grew strongly in all three Eleventh District states - Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas. Although the past prominence of the oil and gas sector is well-known, in 1994 the region prospered despite continued declines in the energy industry. A robust U.S. economy stimulated demand for District manufacturing and service industries, which helped drive the economy. Fiona Sigalla surveys the 1994 performance of the Eleventh District economy and finds that a favorable business climate and expanding trade in goods and services to Mexico helped the Eleventh District grow faster than the nation. White slower economic growth in the United States and uncertainty in Mexico will be drags on the District economy in the year ahead, 1995 should be another good year for District states.