Louisiana Continues to Leap Forward in All Areas
Leading economic development magazine Area Development has just released its 2012 “Top States for Doing Business” survey of national site selectors, and Louisiana has posted its best showing ever:
- #1 in Cooperative State Government
- #2 in Incentives Programs
- #2 in Economic Recovery
- #3 in Leading Workforce Development Programs
- #3 in Speed of Permitting
- #4 in Overall Business Environment
- #4 in Cost of Doing Business
- #5 in Labor Climate
- #6 Top State for Doing Business
This is a remarkable set of top-10 votes for Louisiana from national economic development consultants; you can see the full report here.
These latest rankings are just another example of what we see happening all around us. Louisiana continues to leap forward in all areas – jobs, economic development, business climate, entrepreneurship, etc. As I tell people around the country the “Louisiana Story”, their reactions are somewhere between amazement and skepticism. I can tell some of them flatly don’t believe a word I am saying.
That is what makes telling the story even more remarkable.
Eye on the Market Highlights – August 8, 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our August 8, 2012 Eye on the Market include:
Occupy Lafayette – Stirling’s Ryan Pecot discusses Lafayette’s occupancy rates – The Independent
Louisiana Ranked Among Top 10 in U.S. across numerous categories – Business Facilities
Louisiana earns Honorable Mention for “State of the Year” – Southern Business & Development
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Eye on the Market Highlights – July 23, 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our July 23, 2012 Eye on the Market include:
The Fresh Market to Open St. Charles Avenue Store in New Orleans on July 25th
Louisiana Ranked Among Top 5 States for Best Business Climate in the U.S. – Business Facilities
New Orleans Tops Fastest-Growing Cities List – BusinessReport
Lafayette Among Fastest Growing Cities Forecast – The Independent
Louisiana, Southeastern States Lead Job-Training Efforts – BusinessReport
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Eye on the Market Highlights – June 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our June 2012 Eye on the Market include:
Louisiana up 14 spots in 2012 Best States for Business – Chief Executive
Louisiana in Top 10 for State Economic Momentum– NOLA.com
Louisiana earns ‘A’ for small-business friendliness – Kauffman Foundation
Lafayette #1 among “Best Mid-Size Cities for a Job”– Forbes
A Tech Buildup on the Bayou – The Wall Street Journal
New Orleans is Beginning to Attract National Retailers– NOLA.com
‘Tide Has Turned’ for South La. Commercial Market – Business Report
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Market Research Updates – Rankings and Market Snapshots
Check out all the latest Market Research available from Stirling Properties.
- State of Louisiana
- Greater New Orleans
- Greater Baton Rouge
- Acadiana Market / Lafayette
- North & Central Louisiana
- Houma & Morgan City
- Lake Charles Metro
- Mississippi & Gulf Coast
- New Orleans Southshore
- New Orleans Northshore
- Baton Rouge Metro
- Acadiana Market / Lafayette
- Shreveport / Bossier City
- Mississippi Gulf Coast
For additional market information, contact one of our agents today.
Eye on the Market Highlights – April 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our April 2012 Eye on the Market include:
- 50 Fastest Growing U.S. Metros: New Orleans & Gulfport-Biloxi
SunHerald - Baton Rouge among “Top 25 Hardest Working Towns in America”
Parade - How Louisiana is Luring Startups
Time - La. Nonfarm Employment Sets All-Time Record
La. Workforce Commission - SE Tylose Announces Major Investment in Plaquemine
$120 million investment, 30 new direct jobs - Oceaneering Announces Expansion in Morgan City
$5 million capital investment, 200 new direct & 1,700 retained jobs
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