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Southern Recycling Relocates its Greater New Orleans Operations within Region
Relocation to St. Charles Parish represents $40 million capital investment, 150 retained and 100 new jobs
Superior Energy Stays Put in New Orleans Area
Although many Big Oil firms have packed up their New Orleans offices and moved to Houston, at least one major energy company is laying ground in the Big Easy.
New Orleans Named the Best City in the United States for Dining and Live Music
125,000 travelers select New Orleans as number one for destination restaurants, food/dining and live music.
Valero Energy Moves Forward With Plans of Expansion
Valero Energy announced plans for a $1.4 billion expansion for its Norco Refinery. With this expansion, Valero anticipates an additional 45,000 barrels a day from the St. Charles Parish plant.
St. Tammany Projects Awarded Millions in GO Zone Funds
Economic Development projects in St. Tammany Parish received authorization for the issuance of nearly half a billion dollars in Gulf Opportunity Zone (GO Zone) bonds.
St. Bernard and Plaquemines Community Foundations Award Seedco Financial Grant to Aid Commercial Fishing Industry
St. Bernard and Plaquemines Community Foundations contributed a total of $83,000.00 to Seedco Financial to create the Southeast Louisiana Commercial Fisheries Assistance Center.
Rooms To Go To Build Distribution Facility And Outlet in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish Development District (District) provided approval for a $50 million GO Zone bond that will allow Rooms to Go to build an 850,000 sq. ft. distribution center and outlet store in Pearl River.
Michoud Unveils Plans for $40 Million Facility
The Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans announced plans to build a $40 million office facility, the first major construction project for the area in decades.
JEDCO Touts Successful Year for Small Business Grant and Loan Program
The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission processed over 1200 small business grant applications.
JEDCO Organizes EDGE 2020 Dream Team to Better Jefferson Parish
The Jefferson Economic Development Commission has organized a committee to conduct an in-depth strategic review of economic and demographic trends that have been occurring in Jefferson Parish long before the hurricanes of 2005.
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel Honored as One of the Nation's Best
In the 20th Annual Reader’s Choice Survey by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, the Harrah’s Hotel, located near it’s casino in New Orleans, was named in their top 100 list of hotels in the Mainland United States for 2007.
Grand Isle Shipyard Expands and Brings "100-plus" Jobs to Franklinton
Grand Isle Shipyard announced plans to open a fabrication facility in Franklinton that will also serve as a corporate base of operations during hurricane evacuations.
Final Ares I Contract Goes to Boeing
Boeing Company has been awarded the final NASA contract for Ares I that totals $799.5 million to produce avionics unit that will help guide the Ares I rocket.
Faustina Hydrogen Products to Build New Facility in St. James Parish
Faustina Hydrogen Products is building a solid gasification facility next to Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC’s phosphate manufacturing plant in St. James Parish.
Churchill Technology and Business Park Set to Begin Construction in Second Half of 2008
The initial construction of 40 acres of infrastructure for the Churchill Technology and Business Park is set to begin during the late 3rd quarter of 2008.
60 New Jobs Announced for Tangipahoa
More than 60 new jobs are headed for Tangipahoa Parish thanks to nearly $1 million in state economic development grants.
2007 Proves to be a Successful Year for St. Bernard Port
The St. Bernard Port has been through a trying time since the Hurricanes of 2005, but has made great strides in the recovery effort. Since the storms, the Port has performed more than $7 million dollars worth of repairs to facilities.
News in The Region
GNO Inc. intensifies focus on digital media industry
GNO Digital Media Alliance launches
Idea Village and GNO Inc. win $1M Rockefeller Foundation grant
Grant to create affordable, worker housing
Armstrong close to landing deal for AeroMexico service
International service may return to MSY
