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La. Ranks Third for Construction Jobs

A recent Assoc. General Contractors of America report indicates that Louisiana had the second-smallest drop in construction employment in November 2009. Full Article.

 

Digital Entertainment Industry Hub Expected to Grow 3,000 Industry Jobs

An initiative to create a video game and digital development hub in Baton Rouge brought in two major gaming companies, Electronic Arts (EA) & Nerjyzed Entertainment. Local officials say goal is to reach 3,000 industry jobs over the 10 years. Full Article.

 

Orion Instruments to Expand in East Baton Rouge

Orion Instruments recently announced that it will expand its operations in Baton Rouge, La. Orion will invest $5 million in the expansion and will create 35 new jobs and will also lead to the creation of 61 permanent, new, indirect jobs. Full Article.

 

La., Miss., Ala. Governors Launch Aerospace Alliance

LA, AL, MS governors announced the launch of an alliance designed to create an aerospace and aviation corridor from Panama City, Fla., to LA. The alliance would allow business, economic development, government and civic leaders to combine resources, funds and manpower for lobbying efforts, according to organizers. Full Article

 

US Sept. 2009 Industrial Output Exceeds Expectations

In Sept. 2009, industrial output in the US rose for the third straight month, to 0.7 percent, better than the anticipated 0.2 % rise. Full Article.

 

Woodworth Hosts National Hunting and Fishing Day Activities

Woodworth will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Woodworth Education Center, 661 Robinson Road. This is a national event, recognized by the Governors of each participating state. Full Article

 

LA Legislature Passes Three Bills To Create “Green” Jobs

The LA Legislature recently passed three bills that supporters hope will create “green” jobs. None of the three bills has any immediate impact on the cash-strapped state budget. Full Article

 

Partner Buyout Raises Hope at Gramercy Alumina Plant

Workers at the Gramercy Alumina plant in St. James Parish are excited about a partner buyout and plans to ramp up production to full capacity by the end of the year. "We're very excited about this…We believe this to be our best shot at growth and sustainability…" Full Story

 

Leading N. American Manufacturer Constructs Facility in St. Gabriel

Olin Chlor Alkali Products, completes a new state-of-the-art membrane cell facility in St. Gabriel, La. The facility produces caustic soda, chlorine and sulfuric acid, used in a variety of products, including crop protections, chemicals, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, food processing, disinfectants and semiconductors. Full Article

 

Louisiana Named Co-State of the Year

Southern Business & Development magazine recently named Louisiana as its Co-State of the Year, along with Tennessee. LA scores higher than all other Southern states for jobs and investment, and LA and TN beat out 15 other states in the South in the annual SB&D 100 rankings. Full Article.

 
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