Eye on the Market Highlights – March 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 March 2012 Eye on The Market include:
- Louisiana and Metros in Top 10 for Site Selection Govenor’s Cup
- Tax Foundation Ranking Indicates Dramatic Improvement in Louisiana’s Business Tax Competitiveness
- La. Gets an ‘A’ for Online Transparency, Accountability – Business Report
- 2011 Personal Income Up in Louisiana – WDSU
- Louisiana Sets Export Record– WDSU
- MS’s Joblessness Rate Falls to Lowest Since July 2009
Mississippi Business Journal
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Eye on the Market – Links to 2011 Archived Alerts
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.
Archived links to our 2011 Eye on the Market email alerts are below:
- February
- March
- Special Edition – Eye on New Orleans
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
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Eye on the Market Highlights – February 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 February 2012 Eye on The Market include:
- Shreveport listed among 5 Markets Beating the Housing Bust
SmartMoney - Baton Rouge ranked 7th for Job Growth through 2020
Business Report - Lafayette’s Median Income Growth Leads Nation’s Metros
The Independent - GE Capital announces creation of technology center in New Orleans
Louisiana Economic Development - Army plans expansion at Fort Polk in Central Louisiana
The Advocate - La. restaurants expected to lead 2012 industry growth
Business Report - Chain restaurants, retailers increasingly locating on north shore
Nola.com
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Eye on the Market Highlights – January 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 January 2012 Eye on The Market include:
- Louisiana 4th Most “Competitive” State in Job Growth – New Geography
- Louisiana Ranked Top State for Film Production – P3 Update
- VIDEO: Louisiana Schools Make the Grade – NBC Nightly News
- B.R. #7 on Forbes’ List of Where Jobs Will Be in 2012 – Business Report
- MS Gulf Coast Business Leaders Optimistic about 2012 – SunHerald
- Lafayette Regional’s Passenger Count Sets Record – The Independent
- 2011 Year in Review – Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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New Orleans Most Improved City for Business in Wall Street Journal
Yet another testament to what is happening in the Greater New Orleans region in such a short period of time. Once rated dead last by this same ranking, New Orleans jumped an incredible 44 spots to become the most improved city in the nation. Wow! Click here to read the full article.
Louisiana’s Metros and Cities Recognized Nationally
Along with the many top rankings the State of Louisiana has received in recent months (see Louisiana Earns Several Top Rankings in Recent Months), Louisiana’s metros and cities are being recognized nationally too. Here’s highlights of the accolades from the last few months.
- Job Markets in New Orleans & Baton Rouge Metros Expected to be among the Strongest in the Nation during the 4th Quarter
– Manpower Employment Outlook, September 2011 (more…)
