Speaking at Business Report’s Power Breakfast in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois described a state that has staged an impressive comeback over the past two years.
“Louisiana really has set a new standard for itself,” Bourgeois told the audience of Baton Rouge business leaders.
To illustrate that point, she cited record-setting 2025 economic development figures. Last year, Louisiana saw $61 billion in new capital investment announced, investments tied to 9,300 direct new jobs with an average salary of $91,000…