Louisiana Economic Development

Louisiana Economic Development is a state government agency that promotes economic growth and development in Louisiana by attracting businesses, supporting existing companies, and fostering a strong business environment.

Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED helps companies find the resources they need to be successful in Louisiana. 

Our mission is to position Louisiana for greater economic success and we are aggressively pursuing eight integrated economic development strategies: 

•	Increase state economic competitiveness

•	Cultivate top regional economic development assets

•	Enhance community competitiveness

•	Focus on business retention and expansion

•	Develop national-caliber business recruitment capabilities

•	Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship

•	Develop robust workforce solutions

•	Tell the story of Louisiana's economic renaissance

Read about how Louisiana’s innovative environment is empowering businesses to pursue new ideas and create impressive solutions at LouisianaEQ.com

Calling all Louisiana veterans! 🇺🇸

The PAVE program is here to help you turn your business ideas into reality. Join our virtual boot camp and access top-notch resources and support. 

Register now to participate in the next boot camp starting July 31.

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In partnership with Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and Louisiana National Guard

Adding a little snap, crackle and pop to this #MadeInLouisianaMonday!

It takes a special kind of rice to make those iconic Rice Krispies and it comes from right here in #Louisiana. Farms across the state, such as 4Sisters Rice in Morehouse Parish, grow medium grain rice for the famous cereal and Rice Krispies Treats that are enjoyed around breakfast tables and at parties nationwide.

#MeetTheTeam

Deputy Secretary Anne Villa guides the critical business functions of all LED departments from management and finance to reporting operations that are #PositioningLouisianatoWin.

#MeetTheTeam 

Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois is leading the historic transformation opportunity of the state’s 88-year-old economic development agency that is #PositioningLouisianatoWin.

With a recent award from the #Entertainment Development Fund, Loyola #NewOrleans will establish a new cutting-edge production facility to train students for post-production work in the rapidly expanding virtual #filmmaking sector.

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Thank you to Essence, Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce, and Louisiana Economic Development for inviting me to join the esteemed panel at @GlobalBlackEconomicForum at #EssenceFest. The discussion centered on critical issues affecting black businesses and the workforce in America, particularly focusing on entrepreneurship. It was truly an honor to be part of such an important conversation.

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