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Don Pierson
Secretary of Economic Development
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5239
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5239
Phone : 225-342-3000
Toll-free : 800-450-8115
Fax : 225-342-3000
Email : Don.Pierson@LA.gov
Website : OpportunityLouisiana.com
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About Louisiana Economic Development
LED is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant economy. It is the only state agency in the U.S. accredited by the International Economic Development Council. In 2021, LED attracted 64 new economic development projects representing over 18,100 new direct and indirect jobs, 9,700 retained jobs and more than $20.5 billion in new capital investment.
Targeted Industries
Aerospace & Defense
Alternative Energy & Fuels
Food & Agriculture Related
Technology/R&D
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Workforce and innovation to power offshore wind in Louisiana
Featured Locations | Jan 01, 2023
Two years ago at the inaugural meeting of his Climate Initiatives Task Force, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the need to rapidly develop ...more>>
Tech in Louisiana poised for continued growth
Featured Locations | Oct 01, 2022
Since 2005, Louisiana has seen increasing return on its investment in business innovation incentives and higher ed partnerships as tech clusters sprin...more>>
Louisiana and the Modernization of Agribusiness
Featured Locations | Jul 01, 2022
Natural resources, superior logistics and emerging technology converge to expand global food and renewable energy markets.more>>
Louisiana’s Digital Global Trade Solution
Featured Locations | Mar 01, 2022
Your business success requires providing clients an exceptional array of goods and services, but your company’s growth depends upon logistics and tran...more>>
Certified Sites in Louisiana Save Time and Money
Featured Locations | Nov 30, 2021
Site certification is part of the economic development portfolio in almost every state. But no state can boast a stronger commitment to shovel-ready b...more>>
Louisiana Women Help Power State’s Life Sciences Industry
Featured Locations | Aug 31, 2021
From advanced pharmaceutical development to breakthrough diabetes treatments, Louisiana’s life sciences community has a storied history in the Pelican...more>>
A Perfect Fit: Plastics in Louisiana
Featured Locations | Mar 12, 2021
Gifted with natural resources, Louisiana excels at producing one of the world’s most-essential manufactured materials: plastic. The state is also gift...more>>
EdTech Firm Says Goodbye, Silicon Valley... Hello, Silicon Bayou.
Featured Locations | Jan 07, 2021
EdTech company SchoolMint is taking advantage of Lafayette, La.’s business climate, assistance programs, workforce training and higher-ed partnerships...more>>