AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBusiness Growth: Louisiana is on track to surpass 2 million jobs this year, while economist Loren Scott forecasts about 4,800 new jobs in northwest Louisiana over the next two years, supported by Amazon projects and International Paper upgrades. Shreveport Investment: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson says work has resumed on his planned production studio after flooding delayed construction; he credits a $120 million state grant and completed drainage fixes. Energy & Supply Chains: Hurricane Isaias has disrupted Gulf oil operations, with offshore evacuations and production shut-ins raising risks for energy supplies as diesel costs squeeze trucking businesses. Infrastructure: The state has broken ground on its largest federally funded broadband build, and a $1 million state loan will support rail expansion at the Port of Columbia. Local Business: Bun’s, a Baton Rouge fast-casual restaurant, is preparing to open a Lafayette location on Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
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