Groups urge St. James Parish to reject industrial rezoning in historic Romeville
Groups representing residents in St. James Parish are urging parish officials to withdraw a proposed ordinance that would redesignate portions of the historic Black...
Louisiana’s industrial boom accelerates ramp up to prepare the professionals who will lead it
Much has been made about the impending industrial boom and the corresponding strains on Louisiana’s skilled labor workforce, but there is an equally pressing...
How three Louisiana industrial giants turned success into community impact
South Louisiana’s industrial economy has created more than jobs and investment—it has also produced some of the region’s most influential philanthropists. Across the region,...
Hyundai reassures the community of its commitment to historic protections
Following a USA Today Network report that Modeste area community members were concerned the proposed multibillion-dollar Hyundai Steel mill could disturb area cultural and historic sites,...
Louisiana’s economic developers are emerging as leaders who shape how and where growth happens
A quiet transformation is redefining economic development in Louisiana, as regional organizations assume a more hands-on role in shaping outcomes.
Perhaps no group exemplifies this...
A ‘small store in the middle of nowhere’ has ties to the energy industry...
There have been numerous storms since Brown’s Food Center opened its doors in 1978, but it was Hurricane Ike in 2008 that nearly sent...
