Louisiana Econimic Development

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson is among 34 international business and economic leaders appointed to the U.S. Investment Advisory Council by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The group will serve a two-year term, advising Raimondo on how government policies and programs affect the United States’ ability to attract and facilitate foreign business investment.

Sixteen Louisiana-based, growth-oriented companies are the third group of participants in the American Academy of Entrepreneurs, a program designed to accelerate business growth and develop relationships among second-stage companies. The initiative is made possible through a collaboration by Louisiana Economic Development and the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation.

The North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) announced today that it has selected Justyn Dixon as its new President. The NLEP conducted an extensive…

LaSalle Lumber Company, supported by LED FastStart®, will conduct a job fair on Tuesday, Aug. 7 to identify potential employees for salaried positions at…