louisiana economic development

Don Pierson, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, talks about the changes - and implementation - of ITEP, the state's Industrial Tax Exemption Program.

Don Pierson disputes claims made by Paul Elio that his organization is responsible for a six month delay in the fledgling car company moving into the GM plant.

The jobs created will be added over the next five years, with salaries averaging $60,000.

A new, free website from Louisiana Economic Development is designed to match Louisiana employers with qualified job-seekers.

For the third straight year, Southern Business & Development magazine has recognized Louisiana as "State of the Year" in the South. But this year Louisiana isn't tied with Tennessee like it was in each of the two prior years.

Louisiana Economic Development will honor the 2011 Lantern Award winners tonight in a private reception at the Governor's Mansion.