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Louisiana Economic Development to create a new AI institute

By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square Louisiana Economic Development has launched Louisiana Innovation, an initiative of LED…

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Trump grants conditional export authorization for Commonwealth LNG project

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council…

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Jennings council discusses changes to Economic Development Commission

The Jennings City Council is continuing discussions about changes in the makeup of the Jeff Davis Parish Economic…

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Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other…

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Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

Waldmeier named senior VP Caleb Waldmeier has been promoted to senior vice president of commercial lending for the…

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Wall Street swerves lower after Trump announces tariffs and then puts some on hold

Wall Street swung between sharp and more modest losses on Monday as stock markets worldwide sank on concerns President Donald Trump’s…

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Economic advisor: Collaboration, focus on workforce development key

Southwest Louisiana’s keys to economic development are regional collaboration and a solid focus on workforce development and infrastructure…

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Jeff Davis leaders, business owners discuss impacts of state’s inventory tax

Elected officials and business owners in Jeff Davis Parish met Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of eliminating…

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Business Briefs: Venture Global goes public

Shares in Venture Global are expected to make their debut on the New York Stock Exchange after the…

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Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business

Juneau new VP of clinic operations Ochsner Christus Health–Southwest Louisiana has named Jeremiah “JJ” Juneau as vice president…