Why Louisiana?
As the Louisiana economy continues to strengthen and the state's appeal as a place for business continues to grow, the below numbers quantify our State's progress:
No.8: Louisiana among Forbes.com's top 10 for growth prospects
TOP 10: Louisiana's tech industry is among the top 10 for employment growth
5th: Louisiana is fifth in the nation for integration of technology in the classroom
No.1: No other Southern state scored higher than Louisiana for jobs and investment
1st: Louisiana scores the first EA SPORTSTM global testing facility
First: 1st state to build modular components for nuclear reactors
No. 5 ranking for entrepreneurial activity
193,000 square feet of wet lab incubator space in Louisiana
2nd most significant industrial projects slated to begin in 2009
1 and 2: Louisiana is No. 1 in crude oil production and No. 2 in natural gas production
For more information about the key industries in Louisiana and programs offered for businesses please visit the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
