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Tariffs Impact Product Availability and Prices in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. and China tariffs of up to 145% and 125% respectively have triggered trade declines, Chinese factory closures, and higher...

The 2025 Gulf South Index Reveals a Complex Landscape

NEW ORLEANS – In a partnership with Causeway Solutions, a Metairie-based data analytics company, The Ehrhardt Group has issued a comprehensive report measuring a...

2025 Study: Energy Industry Generates 25% of Louisiana’s Economy

BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) - The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA), a long-standing trade association representing all sectors of Louisiana’s oil...

Home Services Sees Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty

NEW ORLEANS - Economic uncertainty, driven by escalating trade tensions, new tariffs, and volatile consumer demand, is impacting several key industries including air travel,...

First-Ever Global Tax on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Passed

NEW ORLEANS - The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for regulating international shipping, has agreed on a landmark measure...

Leaders Decry Impact of Tariffs & Proposed Shipping Fees

NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's economy, which is deeply intertwined with international trade, faces significant challenges due to recent tariff implementations and the U.S. Trade...

Greater New Orleans Jobs Report Reveals Industry Surges and Opportunities

NEW ORLEANS - Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and Bank of America released the 2024 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report, offering a comprehensive analysis...

St. Tammany Economic Development Specialist Achieves National Recognition

COVINGTON, La. (press release) - Kyle Buckley, Economic Development Specialist at St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation (St. Tammany EDC), received his national certification as...

The Impact in Louisiana of DOGE Federal Lease Cancellations

NEW ORLEANS – When the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the cancellation of numerous federal office leases in early March, it impacted eight...

Jay Cicero Delves into the Positive Impact made by Super Bowl LIX

NEW ORLEANS – Super Bowl LIX broke numerous records including being the catalyst for the busiest day ever at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans...

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