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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.
