Industry Connections: Making an impact
I’ve spent my entire career working closely with Louisiana’s industrial sector. Refineries, chemical plants, storage terminals, other manufacturing sites, and the industrial contractors who...
Gifford Briggs: The 2019 governor’s race … and then there were three
Louisiana is a unique state, notable among the others in the nation. We are known for our exquisite Cajun cuisine, a football coach with...
Another petrochemical expansion wave begins. Are we ready?
The last few years saw a tremendous inpouring of capital investment across the state that in 2016 and 2017 tapered off. The year 2018...
Connie Fabre: Another petrochemical expansion wave begins. Are we ready?
The last few years saw a tremendous inpouring of capital investment across the state that in 2016 and 2017 tapered off. The year 2018...
David Dismukes: Why an offshore recovery may never happen
Recent economic news, coupled with the recent buoyancy in crude oil prices, has started to inject a degree of optimism about the opportunities for...
Dima Ghawi: Adapt to thrive
Engaging employees across generations has been challenging organizations in all industries, and tackling this challenge is critical for increasing competitiveness and growth. As I...
Connie Fabre: The industrial value chain … what’s in it for me?
Industrial investment in a community is usually welcomed by most people, and the value of having a company offering long-term jobs is obvious. However,...
Editor: Economic turmoil illustrates industry’s importance
It appears there has been a paradigm shift in the cyclical world of oil and gas, and it’s largely benefiting the neighboring state of...
David Dismukes: The dangers of trade protectionism for Louisiana
The Trump administration’s current trade initiatives, imposing billions of dollars in new tariffs, have the ability to wreak havoc on several important Gulf Coast...
Connie Fabre: Industrial investment needs stability
Over approximately the last two years, much has been researched and written about industrial investment, the petrochemical industry and property taxes in our state....
