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  • Why Ascension Parish Is Louisiana’s Hottest Economic Development Boom

    Why Ascension Parish Is Louisiana’s Hottest Economic Development Boom
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode of the Louisiana Business & Industry Show, Gordy Rush and Tim Johnson talk with Kate McArthur, President and CEO of the Ascension Economic Development Corporation, about Ascension Parish’s rapid rise as Louisiana’s top destination for major investment. McArthur breaks down the massive Riverplex Mega Park and the nearly $20 billion in transformative projects it has attracted, including Hyundai Steel, CF Industries, and Ascension Clean Energy. The conversation explores workforce development, new training partnerships, infrastructure needs, and what’s next for jobs and growth in Ascension Parish—making this a must-listen for anyone focused on Louisiana’s economic future.












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    24 m
  • How Louisiana's Chemical Industry is Driving Billions in Economic Growth

    How Louisiana's Chemical Industry is Driving Billions in Economic Growth
    Mar 23 2026
    In this episode of the Louisiana Business & Industry Show,
    Gordy Rush and Tim Johnson sit down with Patrick Riley,
    Director of Governmental Affairs & Assistant Legal Counsel
    for the Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA), to discuss
    the role of Louisiana's chemistry industry in shaping the
    state's economic future.

    Patrick shares LCA's mission as the unified voice of
    Louisiana's chemical and petrochemical manufacturers, and
    the progress being made through carbon capture, Class VI
    well permitting, and regulatory leadership. The
    conversation covers Louisiana's industrial growth,
    workforce development, energy policy, and what the
    chemical industry means for jobs and communities across
    the state.

    If you care about the future of business, jobs, and
    opportunity in Louisiana, this conversation is one you
    do not want to miss.

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    about the future of Louisiana business.
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    24 m
  • Nine Goals. One Vision. Will Green’s Plan for Louisiana’s Path Forward

    Nine Goals. One Vision. Will Green’s Plan for Louisiana’s Path Forward
    Mar 17 2026
    LABI President & CEO Will Green outlines a nine‑point roadmap focused on strengthening Louisiana’s long‑term economic future. The plan emphasizes improving the state’s tax structure, growing and retaining a skilled workforce, supporting job creators, advancing infrastructure, and making Louisiana more competitive with neighboring states. Green stresses the need for pro‑growth policies, economic stability, and collaboration between business and government to create sustainable opportunities across Louisiana.
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    23 m