Louisiana’s Governor Jeff Landry is doubling down on the state’s economic growth, introducing a series of initiatives aimed at beefing up support for local businesses. As reported by the Opportunity Louisiana, the suite of efforts includes a new platform to connect businesses with projects, an ambitious statewide tour, an executive order to accelerate developments, and a review of policies to boost Louisiana’s economic participation. Landry, who took office nearly two years ago, noted the substantial investments and jobs added under his tenure, highlighting the plans to further boost the homegrown economy.
In a specific effort to directly support these local ventures, “Source Louisiana,” a new digital directory, will aim to readily put Louisiana businesses in the pipeline to snag big contracts. “From day one, I promised that this administration would put Louisiana businesses first, and today we are delivering on that promise,” Landry said, as stated on the site. This initiative is already live and encourages businesses to promptly register and update their information. Meanwhile, LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois will lead the “Driving Louisiana Opportunity Tour” to foster direct connections with companies fueling Louisiana’s economy, as part of a record goal to visit hundreds of businesses this fiscal year, as stated by the Opportunity Louisiana.
“Project Lightning Speed” is another initiative intended to synchronize state entities to expedite economic projects. The executive order behind it mandates tight collaboration across state agencies, ensuring that governmental movements match the pace of the business world. This is an extension of a unified approach that the state bets will sharpen its competitive edge, as reported by the Opportunity Louisiana.
Another potent plank in Landry’s platform is to scrutinize policies to ensure increased use of local businesses for state-incentivized projects. “We’re keeping our promise to build a stronger economy for every citizen in every region of our state,” Landry proclaimed. In line with this focus, the state is considering new programs and the alignment of incentives to proven participation of Louisiana companies, as noted by the Opportunity Louisiana.
All these efforts are laced into the state’s strategic economic growth plan and also manifest the goals of the “9×90” work plan which, according to LED’s Secretary Bourgeois, centers Louisiana businesses in the state’s growth strategy, as per the Opportunity Louisiana. For further details and business impact stories emerging from these new tactics, media personnel are encouraged to get in touch with LED Communications Director Emma Wagner.
