Louisiana Economic Development

DEAL OF THE YEAR Meta's $10 billion AI data center project in Richland Parish has been named the country’s top economic development project by @bizfacilities! Read more: tinyurl.com/39rw7r48

#Growing in West Feliciana ✅ Hood Container Corporation, a family-owned packaging and paper company, is investing $118.9 million to modernize its legacy paper mill, retaining nearly 300 jobs! Read more ⬇️ opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/hood-cont…

📍Port Allen, LA – Shell Catalysts & Technologies has completed Project BlueCAT, a $121 million expansion of its flagship facility, making it the largest hydrotreating catalyst plant in the world. This milestone is a prime example of what #PositioningLouisianatoWin looks like.

#ICYMI Bollinger Shipyards based in Lafourche Parish is converting a barge into a cutting-edge landing platform for Rocket Lab's reusable Neutron rocket. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/7obM50WpiLr

BIG things are happening at the Port of Iberia! 🏗️ We're celebrating the launch of the "Creole King" crane, boosting Cooper Consolidated's global reach. Check out this message from Sec. Bourgeois ▶️ @LAGovJeffLandry

I’m up in Richland Parish today checking out the new @Meta site! This facility is a great example of how Louisiana is quickly becoming one of the best states in America to do business.

Happy Friday! Today, we're celebrating another Louisiana WIN. Ascentek is investing $50 million to expand its Shreveport facility. This significant investment will create 91 new jobs and retain 105 current positions. Read more ⬇️ opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/ascentek-…

From the national stage to the global stage, the story of the #LouisianaOpportunity is being told. Our momentum is undeniable, with $10.2 BILLION in new payroll generated since Governor Jeff Landry took office. thebuzzbusiness.com/the-louisiana-…

We are excited to announce that recruitment is NOW OPEN for the 2025-26 SEBD Roundtables! 📣 This dynamic, yearlong program connects you with fellow business leaders for expert-led discussions and strategic insights. Learn more: ow.ly/p0Wb50Wfxzc

Another WIN for the West Bank of Ascension Parish! 🏆 Linde is investing over $400 million to build the largest air separation unit on the Mississippi River reinforcing Louisiana’s role as a global energy leader. #OpportunityLA

One year ago, Louisiana launched a new era of economic development with Act 590, the "Positioning Louisiana to Win" bill. Today, we're celebrating a year of incredible milestones and historic success. We’re proud of the foundation laid this past year and excited for what’s next!

.@LEDLouisiana Sec. Susan Bourgeois: "Our infrastructure and our legacy in so much of the energy space really incredibly well positions us for a future in it as well."

🏈 Louisiana’s BIG WIN: Super Bowl LIX A new study from LSU reveals that 2025's big game generated over $1.25B in economic activity statewide. Read more: ow.ly/qlR150W3vHc

Join us at 10 a.m. CT for a press conference highlighting the economic impact of Super Bowl LIX. 🏈 Streaming live on our Youtube channel ▶️ youtube.com/@louisianaecon…

🚨 Big news for Acadia Parish! Green Fuels Operating is investing $110M to transform the historic Evangeline Processing Facility into a Net Zero Emissions refinery and bring 60 new job opportunities to Acadiana. Read more ⬇️ opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/green-fue…

You can’t showcase Louisiana without bringing the flavor! 🦐 At the 2025 @SelectUSA Summit, we served fresh gulf shrimp with Chef Susan Spicer + @laseafoodboard, giving global investors a true taste of our culture and hospitality. #EconDevWeek #OpportunityLA

The 2025 @SelectUSA Investment Summit is off to a great start! LED is connecting with global companies and debuting a VR demo from @LED_FastStart that turns high-risk job training into safe, scalable solutions. Visit us at Booth 1100! #OpportunityLA #EconDevWeek

What better way to kick off #EconDevWeek than with a major project announcement? 📣 @Newlab is expanding to NOLA! In partnership with #LED, the @CityOfNOLA, @LSU, @GNOinc, @Shell and @fuelouisiana, Newlab will launch an innovation hub to support startups. opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/newlab-ex…

Happy Economic Development Week! 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating the people and partnerships powering Louisiana’s unprecedented momentum, including nearly $62 billion in new capital investment and 5,300+ direct jobs #EconDevWeek #OpportunityLA Learn more: opportunitylouisiana.com/strategic-plan

Major win for Northwest Louisiana! ✈️ SkyWest Airlines, the nation’s largest regional airline carrier, is establishing a new base at Shreveport Regional Airport. 📍 Caddo Parish ⚡ 150 direct new jobs 📢 375 estimated indirect new jobs Read more ⬇️ opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/taking-lo…

A day written in the history books. Woodside Energy’s $17.5 billion investment marks the largest single foreign direct investment and largest greenfield project in Louisiana history. #OpportunityLA Learn more: ow.ly/Wo9250VK4G7