Economic Development Programs in Louisiana

Better Louisiana works with Louisiana Economic Development and other state regional and local partners to make Louisiana competitive for more jobs, investment and ever-growing wages.

A factory worker in a yellow hard hat operates a CNC machine, showcasing Leadership Louisiana in an industrial setting.

New Statewide Strategic Plan for Louisiana

Our team worked with state and regional leaders to create a new, comprehensive strategy for economic development. Better Louisiana worked with LED and the Louisiana Economic Development Partnership to create a long-range plan that embodies a whole-of-government approach. It is based on regional and local input, driven by data and embraces strategies for Positioning Louisiana to Win.

Research and Legislation on the Structure of LED

Louisiana adopted a new framework law for economic development in 2024. The Committee of 100 led a research project with Governor Jeff Landry’s Administration and Louisiana Economic Development leadership to research state agency models. It shaped new legislation which was signed into law as the Positioning Louisiana to Win bill.

Largest State Investment In Site Development

Louisiana approved a $150 million investment in site development for the state, its largest in history, preparing the way for more shovel-ready locations across Louisiana. Better Louisiana advocated for this and other critical economic development priorities in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Louisiana ranks #2 in the US for Manufacturing's Share of GDP

Louisiana has the LOWEST industrial electricity prices in the U.S.

Louisiana's 5 deep draft ports represent the LARGEST port complex in the world

“When we bring private sector leaders together to push for more investment, our state wins and Louisianans win.”

Gray Stream, Stream Companies and Chair of Louisiana Economic Development Partnership