Louisiana Economic Development

06/23/2026

👷‍♂️ Louisiana businesses: new opportunities are within reach

Source Louisiana connects you with major projects and prime contractors looking for local partners.

Start building connections today at SourceLouisiana.com.

06/22/2026

Hyundai Steel's project is helping write a new chapter for Donaldsonville.

From local businesses to new investment downtown, opportunity is taking shape beyond the project site. That's the impact of transformational projects: creating growth that reaches communities, supports local businesses and expands opportunity throughout the region.

Louisiana is where global investment meets local opportunity.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mv7fjmms

06/22/2026

Louisiana’s ports keep America moving.

With unmatched access to global markets and one of the nation’s strongest logistics networks, Louisiana continues to connect industries, products and opportunity to the world.

06/22/2026

If you’re creating jobs in Louisiana, LouisianaNOW.jobs is built for you.

As LED prepares to launch its new statewide career site, employers can post open positions at no cost and increase visibility for the opportunities they’re creating across the state.

Make sure your company is part of the effort connecting Louisiana talent to Louisiana opportunity.

06/18/2026

For 250 years, Louisiana has helped shape the American story.

From our culture and communities to our industries and innovation, Louisiana’s impact reaches far beyond our borders.

In just one week, the Louisiana NOW Pavilion will open at Freedom 250, giving visitors from across the nation a chance to see how Louisiana continues to shape the future.

06/17/2026

From ports to producers, Louisiana is built for global business.

This month’s Louisiana International NOW spotlight shows how our state’s international reach is opening doors for companies, creating momentum for local industries and reinforcing Louisiana’s position in the global economy.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Louisiana’s maritime expertise is meeting the future of defense.

Gulf Coast Tactical is expanding in New Iberia to support advanced vessel production for defense and security operations, creating new opportunities in Acadiana.

This project builds on Louisiana’s skilled workforce, strategic waterways and strong maritime manufacturing base.

Learn more ➡️: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/gulf-coast-tactical-expands-new-iberia-operations-to-support-next-generation-maritime-defense

06/16/2026

Louisiana is shaping the future of maritime defense.

Based in Broussard, Metal Shark Boats is developing autonomous vessel technology that supports the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and allied partners around the world. With in-house software, advanced manufacturing and a skilled Louisiana workforce, the company is helping build the next generation of unmanned maritime platforms.

This is Louisiana impact in action.