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George Swift’s new chapter: ‘Never too late to start over’
George Swift, the founding Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance president/CEO, announced he would be stepping down earlier this ... Read more
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George Swift column: Getting back to work
George Swift Virtually every business we know is seeking workers. Regardless of the business type, there is a ... Read more
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SW La. businesses hurting
Survey: 94 percent feeling negative impact from pandemic A survey conducted from mid- to late-March revealed 94 percent ... Read more
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SW La. businesses hurting
Survey: 94 percent feeling negative impact from pandemic A survey conducted from mid- to late-March revealed 94 percent ... Read more
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DOTD: Proposed I-10 bridge plan ‘can be done’
But disagrees with ‘aggressive’ timeline, solely private funds The proposed P3 public/private partnership to finance a new Interstate ... Read more
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Officials defend tax incentives for industrial projects
Long-term benefits include sales tax gains, temporary and permanent jobs Taxpayers should take into account the long-term benefits ... Read more
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Sales taxes valuable but volatile
Taxing authority: No formal study done to weigh benefits, limitations of exemption With a table set by Gov. ... Read more
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Bang for the buck?
Tellurian ‘had very good read’ on local application outcome Despite a local, elected voice now taking part in ... Read more
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Parish to forego $2 billion
Deal may have violated La.’s public meetings law <p class="indent">Elected officials with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, School ... Read more
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LC tops national list for job growth
The Lake Charles metro area has experienced the highest percentage job growth over the past five years, at ... Read more