Aerospace
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Cyber Innovation Center Creates International Buzz
Cyber Innovation Center Creates An International Buzz |
Agriculture
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Pilgrim’s Pride Opens New Chicken Feed Mill
Pilgrim’s Pride opens state-of-the-art chicken feed mill |
Business Almanac
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Red River Casinos Provide World-Class Entertainment
Entertainment is a sure bet in Northwest Louisiana, thanks in large part to the gaming industry’s strong presence here. |
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Patwardhan Named Young Professional of the Year
The winner is: Dr. Ravish Patwardhan. |
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Various Companies Lend International Flair
Sure, there are companies such as McDonald’s and Wal-Mart that do business here. But Northwest Louisiana also has several international companies that have established regional headquarters as |
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GM Plant Gears Up to Produce New H3T Hummer
General Motors Corp. has been in Shreveport for 27 years, and is ready to produce its fifth – and largest – vehicle yet. |
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Find All Your Heart Desires at Region’s Retailers
Put on your comfortable shoes and head into Shreveport and Bossier City for many shopping opportunities. |
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Region Celebrates Mardi Gras in Myriad Ways
Here is a museum devoted to partying. |
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Hodges Gardens Celebrates Reopening
Treat your senses – especially sight and smell – to an interesting day of horticulture appreciation at Hodges Gardens State Park. |
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Natchitoches Meat Pie Co. Ships Millions Each Year
Natchitoches shipped 8 million meat pies in 2006 |
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Haynes International Products Are Out of This World
Haynes International Inc makes products that are used in space missions, such as the Viking I and II rockets |
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Louisiana Tech Specializes in Micromanufacturing
Miniaturization is big business at Louisiana Tech University |
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Northwest Louisiana Makes Appearance in the Movies
Northwest Louisiana is becoming more of a film locale due to its variety of locations |
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Robinson Film Center Gets a New Home
The Robinson Film Center construction is almost completed in downtown Shreveport |
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Cypress Bend Great for Golf and Fishing
Cypress Bend Golf Resort & Conference Center is a great place to go fishing as well as play a round of golf |
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Barksdale Air Force Base Vital Part of Economy
Barksdale Air Force Base gives Northwest Louisiana patriotism and economic clout |
Business Climate
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Film Industry Influx Expands Rich Creative Scene
Film industry influx further expands rich creative scene |
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Film Industry Takes a Starring Role
With a growing presence of not only location work but also film and production offices, Northwest Louisiana is fast becoming one of the nation’s hottest film-production marke |
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Diversify and Conquer: Growth of Multiple Industries Well for Entire Region’s Economic Forecast
Business development in Northwest Louisiana is broad, deep and energized by cutting-edge technology, ample venture capital and entrepreneurial innovations. |
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Golden Arches Spurs Golden Opportunity to Give
Roy Griggs loves McDonald’s |
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Call Centers Dialing Up Northwest Louisiana
Northwest Louisiana boasts a dozen corporate call centers, with room for more |
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Shreveport Economy Flows on the Red River
Cities harness Red River’s resources for tourism and port projects |
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Shreveport Invests in Transportation Hub
Chamber is using asset to sell area as a key distribution point. |
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Diversification is Name of Game for Northwest La.
Companies capitalize on robust, diverse regional economy |
Technology
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SteriFx Product Bites In to Food-Borne Illness
SteriFx food solutions protect consumers up and down the food chain |
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Digital Media Center Hitches Wagon to Hayride
Planned digital media center to bolster Shreveport’s status on the creative map |
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Shreveport Firm Grows from Pay Phones to Software
From pay telephone roots, Praeses grows technologically |
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Furniture Retailer Couched in Tech Savvy
Sophisticated warehouse management system keeps furniture retailer competitive |
Energy
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Low Energy Costs Bolster Economic Development
As energy costs soar nationwide, businesses are taking a closer look here, where the supply is varied and relatively inexpensive. |
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Wind Energy Business Propels Beaird Co.
Burgeoning wind energy business propels Beaird Co. forward |
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Timber Cuts Wide Swath Through Regional Economy
Timber remains the top agricultural crop in the region, with 100 million seedlings being planted annually |
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Energy Demand is Fueling Improvements at Shreveport Petroleum Refinery
A $40 million investment is paying dividends including a government contract for Barksdale Air Force Base for Calumet Lubricants Co. |
Manufacturing
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New Manufacturers See Gold in Going Green
Region sees growth in environmentally conscious companies |
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Clement Industries Builds for the Big Haul
Minden’s Clement Industries builds the world’s most sophisticated dump trailers |
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Bossier City’s CellXion Tower of Power in Cellular
CellXion expands horizons by aiding growth of cellular phone industry |
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Shreveport’s Frymaster Cooks Up Global Prominence
Born in Shreveport, Frymaster maintains global prominence for commercial frying equipment |
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GM Revs Up Investment in Northwest Louisiana
With a $1.5 billion stake, GM invests in Northwest Louisiana for the long haul |
Transportation
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Transportation Companies Anticipate Greater Inroads
Red River Waterway serves as valuable industry recruitment and retention tool |
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Red River Waterway Serves As Vital Economic Tool
Red River Waterway serves as valuable industry recruitment and retention tool |
Welcome Section
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Northwest Lousiana offers abundant advantages to business
Northwest Louisiana encompasses 10 parishes, offering the best of both urban and rural lifestyles. |
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