Louisiana: Resources
Louisiana Department of Labor: Labor Market Information
This site provides some labor/workforce related information, such as a licensing guide, a monthly employment bulletin, employment projections by occupation and industry, occupational wage data, and more. Forms for employers are also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 1, 2012
Louisiana Economic Development
From this site, find out what incentives make Louisiana ideal for conducting business, as well as information about Louisiana industries, available financial assistance, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 1, 2012
Louisiana International Trade Statistics
This site supplies Louisiana export statistics by county, industry, and commodity with written discussions. International trade information is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 12, 2011
Louisiana Secretary of State: Commercial Division
The commercial division of the Secretary of State provides access to various business forms, a corporate database including filings and other information, Uniform Commercial Code information, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 1, 2012
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
The Louisiana SBDC aims to help small businesses in Louisiana. For new businesses, there is free business counseling, training sessions, information on the forms of organization, and help with business plan writing. For established businesses, information is provided for strength/weakness analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis, marketing, and employee management. Services are either free or at an affordable rate.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 1, 2012
New Orleans City Business
This is the online version of the New Orleans City Business magazine. The site provides detailed business articles pertaining to government, energy, money, and much more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 2, 2012
New Orleans Louisiana Local & Small Business News
This site provides Louisiana-specific business news. Most other typical news categories are also covered.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 1, 2012
U.S. Export Assistance Center
The Louisiana branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011
World Trade Center of New Orleans
WTC New Orleans is a non-profit member-based organization providing members with assistance in international trade. Members gain access to various training seminars at a reduced rate, access to an import/export information service, trade leads, networking, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 12, 2011