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Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

Lower taxes. Better schools. More jobs.

Louisiana is Winning

The change we demanded across Louisiana is happening NOW. Our state has the 2nd lowest taxes in the nation, ranks #1 in education growth, and has 70,000 new job opportunities and counting, thanks to billions of dollars in new investment. Our communities are growing, our businesses are thriving, and our people are building a stronger future together.

Louisiana workers and businesses — your path to new opportunities starts here!

Happening in every corner of Louisiana

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Bayou Region

Neuro.io (Technology)

2,786 Job Opportunities
$100 Million Capital Investment

Neuro.io’s innovation campus in Houma cements Louisiana’s Bayou Region as a leader in AI, creating new jobs and driving growth NOW.

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Southeast Region

Venture Global (Energy)

300+ Job Opportunities
$18 Billion Capital Investment

With Venture Global expanding Plaquemines LNG, Louisiana is proving again to be the destination where the world invests in energy and growth.

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Capital Region

Hyundai Motor Group (Manufacturing)

5,400 Job Opportunities
$5.8 Billion Capital Investment

Hyundai Steel’s investment will create over 1,300 jobs with average annual salaries of $95,000 and support more than 4,000 indirect jobs for Louisiana families.

SNT Global (Manufacturing)

680 Job Opportunities
$59.4 Million Capital Investment

SNT’s first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish will create nearly 700 new job opportunities in the region.

ControlWorx (Energy)

476 Jobs
$69 Million Capital Investment

Founded in 1933 and 100% employee-owned since 1998, this Capital Region company is expanding to retain 741 jobs, add 476 more, and open its new facility by early 2027.

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Acadiana Region

Green Fuels Operating PC (Energy)

368 Job Opportunities
$110 Million Capital Investment

Green Fuels Operating will create 60 new direct jobs averaging $80,000 annually and transform the historic Evangeline Processing Facility in Acadia Parish into a Net Zero Emissions refinery.

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Southwest Region

RoyOMartin (Manufacturing)

830+ Job Opportunities
$30 Million Capital Investment

RoyOMartin’s $30 million investment will retain 232 high-wage jobs, averaging $75,000 annually, and includes nearly 600 additional jobs across Louisiana.

Woodside Energy Group (Energy)

1,000+ Job Opportunities
$17.5 Billion Capital Investment

This investment in Southwest Louisiana marks the largest foreign direct investment in our state’s history — creating more than 1,000 direct jobs.

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Central Region

P&G (Manufacturing)

50 Job Opportunities
$96.7 Million Capital Investment

Procter & Gamble is investing $96.7 million to expand its Alexandria fabric care facility, adding advanced production lines, creating 15 new direct jobs with $70,000 average salaries, and supporting 35 additional indirect jobs while retaining 572 existing positions.

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Northwest Region

Radiance Technologies (Technology)

296 Job Opportunities
$370 Million Capital Investment

Radiance Technologies will create 150 high-paying jobs and nearly 300 new opportunities through a $370 million secure microchip packaging facility in Ruston, developed in partnership with Louisiana Tech to strengthen national security and promote manufacturing innovation.

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Northeast Region

Meta (Technology)

1,500 Job Opportunities
$10 Billion Capital Investment

Meta is investing $10 billion in a new AI data center in Richland Parish, creating more than 500 direct jobs with salaries exceeding 150% of the state average, over 1,000 indirect jobs, and 5,000 construction jobs at peak.

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Ready to grow your career? Louisiana’s expanding economy is creating opportunities across the state — from advanced manufacturing and energy to tech, healthcare, and more. Explore openings with companies investing in Louisiana’s future and offering competitive pay, training, and long-term growth.

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"Louisiana is winning because we believe in our people. We’re building a future our kids can be proud of — with more jobs, stronger communities, and real opportunity right here at home."

Jeff Landry

Governor of Louisiana

"Louisiana’s edge is its people. The companies that come here tell us the same thing: it’s the work ethic. People show up early. They stay late. They take pride in doing the job well."

Susan Bourgeois

Secretary of Economic Development