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State Spotlights - Louisiana

Oregon-Based Manufacturer Jeld-Wen to Open New Plant in Louisiana [ 12/5/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

WINNFIELD, La. (December 5, 2006) — The company considered green field sites for new construction in central Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as an expansion at an existing facility in West Virginia. Read The Full Article

Formosa Plastics Announces $100 Million Plant Expansion in Louisiana [ 11/30/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

BATON ROUGE, La. (November 30, 2006) — The company is eligible to receive Gulf Opportunity zone incentives to support the project. Read The Full Article

Louisiana Pipe and Steel Fabricators to Build $80 Million Manufacturing Facility in Convent, Louisiana [ 10/16/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

CONVENT, La. (October 16, 2006) — According to the company, the site was chosen for its river, rail and highway access. Read The Full Article

Canadian Firm NuComm International to Open Customer Contact Center in Lafayette, Louisiana [ 8/14/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

LAFAYETTE, La. (August 14, 2006) — Building will commence immediately to reconfigure the former Service Merchandise facility in the Northgate Mall. Read The Full Article

Italian Construction System Company to Open Factory in Kenner, Louisiana [ 7/27/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

KENNER, La. (July 27, 2006) — The M2-USA office will provide a learning center where contractors, builders, architects and personnel in the construction field will attend classes to gain certification to use the product. Read The Full Article

Union Tank Car Begins Rail Car Production in Louisiana [ 6/30/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEFS

ALEXANDRIA, La. (June 30, 2006) — As staffing increases, the plant will be able to run three in-line designs and a specialty car line, simultaneously. Read The Full Article

Dow Chemical to Build New Facility in Louisiana [ 4/8/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEF

HAHNVILLE, La. (April 8, 2006) — This facility will replace an existing plant in West Virginia. Read The Full Article

Louisiana’s $30 Million Bridge Loan Program Distributed to Small Businesses [ 4/3/2006 ] By: NEWS BRIEF

BATON ROUGE, La. (April 3, 2006) — The state expects to re-fund the program as loans are repaid and as the state receives the additional Community Development Block Grant money promised by the federal government and dedicated by the Louisiana Recovery Authority for this purpose. Read The Full Article

Louisiana Launches Expanded Services for Getting Back to Business [ 10/3/2005 ] By: NEWS BRIEF

BATON ROUGE, La. (October 3, 2005) — New web site, toll-free number support businesses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Read The Full Article

US Support Co. Adds 700 New Jobs at Shreveport Facility [ 6/5/2005 ] By: NEWS BRIEF

SHREVEPORT, La. (June 10, 2005) — Shreveport-based company expanded to 1,300 employees in less than two years. Read The Full Article

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