Success Stories
Incitec Pivot, Dyno Nobel, and Cornerstone Chemical Announce More than $1 Billion Project in Jefferson Parish
Today, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) joined Governor Bobby Jindal, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)in welcoming Dyno Nobel America and its parent company, Incitec Pivot, Ltd. to the region. Dyno Nobel America President Dan McAtee and Cornerstone Chemical CEO Greg Zoglio announced the companies will invest a combined $1.025 billion for a new ammonia production facility and related upgrades in Waggaman.
GNO, Inc. Applauds Formation of Louisiana International Commerce Board
NEW ORLEANS – Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) applauds the recent formation of the Louisiana International Commerce Board, established following the passage of the Louisiana International Commerce Initiative during the 2012 Legislative Session. This new statewide trade authority will create a master plan and oversee implementation of a state strategy to enhance Louisiana’s position in the global marketplace by increasing imports and exports, value-added manufacturing, and foreign direct investment.
Lockheed Martin announces Liquefied Natural Gas Project
166 New Direct Jobs In New Orleans
South Louisiana Methanol Announces $1.3 Billion Investment In St. James Parish
New methanol facility will result in over 430 new direct, indirect jobs
The Mosaic Company Announces Potential $700 Million Ammonia Plant in St. James Parish
Today, Greater New Orleans, Inc., Gov. Bobby Jindal, St. James Parish President Timmy Roussel, and The Mosaic Company’s Richard Krakowski announced Mosaic is beginning front-end engineering and design work on a potential $700 million ammonia production plant at the company’s existing Faustina site in St. James Parish.
The Latest News
BR, N.O. officials heading to Florida
Business and political leaders from Baton Rouge and New Orleans will visit the metro Tampa and Orlando, Fla., area Nov. 3-5 to get ideas for developing a regional economy in southeast Louisiana.
05/02/2013 | Read Story »
New Orleans area ranks as #2 “Boomtown”
Surging growth in business, population and housing in greater New Orleans is getting national attention. Bloomberg recently released rankings putting the region among the best in the U.S.
04/30/2013 | Read Story »
Our Views: Regions should work together
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 reminded many business leaders that ultimately, the fortunes of New Orleans and Baton Rouge are connected. That reality was affirmed in a recent report suggesting closer economic ties among the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Houma-Thibodaux areas.
04/29/2013 | Read Story »
Bloomberg: N.O. area is one of the nation’s biggest boomtowns
From great food to the culture, the New Orleans area isn’t hard to sell.
04/29/2013 | Read Story »
Jefferson stands at key economic juncture
Recent economic development news from Jefferson Parish reveals a diversifying regional economy, with the manufacturing, retail, real estate and service sectors among those investing and creating jobs in the area.
04/24/2013 | Read Story »
New Airport Terminal Planned at Armstrong International Airport
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and leaders throughout the region are unveiling plans to build a new airport. Supporters say it makes financial sense to replace the current 50-year-old terminal.
04/18/2013 | Read Story »
Report cites BR, N.O., Houma economic links
A report says the metro areas of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Houma-Thibodaux need to collaborate to diversify their economies and keep up with fast-growing Southern cities.
04/16/2013 | Read Story »
The Big Comeback: Is New Orleans America’s Next Great Innovation Hub?
In the wrinkled edifices of the French Quarter and the worn-out storefront walls along Canal Street, a legacy of decay in New Orleans intrudes on the mossy city. It is a sense of things that have nearly fallen apart and stayed nearly-fallen-apart for decades.
04/08/2013 | Read Story »
