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Louisiana Economic Development
Positioning Louisiana to Win

About LED


Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.  LED initiatives and Louisiana business advantages are regularly recognized among the nation’s best by economic development organizations and industry publications.
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LED's Mission and Vision

The Mission, as established by state law in 1936: To cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.

The Vision, as put forth in The Five Pillars for Prosperity, which LED adopted in 2024:
1. Position Louisiana to compete and win.
2. Ensure every Louisianan has the opportunity for proud and ever-growing wages.
3. Create thriving regions that are continually capitalizing on opportunities. 

4. Optimize Louisiana's legacy industries to lead in future, as they have in the past.
5. Drive Louisiana's business ecoystem toward growth, innovation and global impact. 

Louisiana Economic Development in the News

CF Industries, JERA and Mitsui Announce $4 Billion Final Investment Decision to Construct World’s Largest Ammonia Facility in Ascension Parish
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“Louisiana Wins Again,” Governor Jeff Landry & LED Secure $5.8 Billion Hyundai Steel Plant
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Louisiana Earns ‘Deal of the Year’ Award for Historic $10 Billion Meta AI Data Center Project in Northeast Louisiana
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