AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking Expansion: Bank of America plans to open its first Louisiana retail branches next year, in New Orleans and Covington, with a longer-term goal of eight locations across the metro area. Data Centers: Amazon’s $18 billion northwest Louisiana project is moving ahead, with buildings potentially complete by 2027. Louisiana has tightened eligibility rules for data-center tax breaks as the projects raise questions about power, water and local benefits. Energy: Venture Global has begun commercial operations at Plaquemines LNG, supplying customers under long-term contracts. Entergy reported a 35% jump in quarterly earnings to $940 million. Jobs and Income: Louisiana startups expect to keep hiring despite funding challenges, but the state remains among the nation’s poorest: more than one in six residents lived in poverty in 2025, with Black residents disproportionately affected. Hospitality: Fairmont has opened its New Orleans hotel, marking the luxury brand’s return to the city after 20 years.
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