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Associated Wholesale Grocers Announces Upgrade to Gulf Coast Distribution Facility

“With this investment, AWG is doubling down on a location that delivers on what companies need to succeed. The company will also retain hundreds of quality jobs with meaningful wages, providing strong career opportunities for local residents.”

Landis Construction Receives National Honors for Trader Joe’s Project 

“We’re proud of bringing this new grocery store to our community. The new Trader Joe’s brings walkable convenience to the families who live along the Tulane Avenue corridor, and to the people who work at the hospitals that surround the neighborhood. We take great pride in our work, but it’s even more rewarding when that work creates a positive impact on our community. It’s an honor to receive this Eagle Award.”

Louisiana Launches Water Innovation Studio

BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO), a division of Louisiana Economic Development (LED), announced the launch of the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana...

St. Bernard Releases 2025 Annual Review

ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. – The St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF) has released its 2025 Annual Review, marking twenty years since Hurricane Katrina...

NOEW Week Showcases Downtown’s Role in Innovation

NEW ORLEANS – As New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) wraps up on March 13 following several days of programming that included the 3rd Coast...

Moreno Pushes Budget Fixes, Service Improvements at BGR

NEW ORLEANS – Mayor Helena Moreno told business and civic leaders gathered for the March 11 Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) Breakfast Briefing that...

HDLC Approves Sugar Mill Site Demolition for Omni Project

NEW ORLEANS – The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted March 11 to approve a recommendation for demolition of the former...

Southern Energy Renewables Invests $1.4B in Facility

ST. CHARLES, La. – Southern Energy Renewables announced it will invest $1.4 billion to develop a green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production...

LED Launches Source Louisiana Accelerator

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has launched the Source Louisiana Accelerator Program, a six-month course to help Louisiana businesses strengthen their operations,...

Landry Outlines Economic Priorities in 1st 2026 Legislative Address

NEW ORLEANS — Gov. Jeff Landry used his opening address to the Louisiana Legislature on March 9 to outline policy priorities including tax reform,...

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