<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Louisiana Economic Development News</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com</link><pubDate>2010-03-08T14:09:18</pubDate><generator>Louisiana Department of Economic Development</generator><description></description><language>en</language><item><title>Louisiana Rockets Upward In Site Selection Magazine's "Governor's Cup" Economic Development Ranking</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-rockets-upward-in-site-selection-magazine's-governor's-cup-economic-development-ranking.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-rockets-upward-in-site-selection-magazine's-governor's-cup-economic-development-ranking.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Capital Region, Northeast Louisiana also rank highly.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Capital Region, Northeast Louisiana also rank highly.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Monsanto Company Celebrates Grand Opening Of Luling Expansion</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/monsanto-company-celebrates-grand-opening-of-luling-expansion.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/monsanto-company-celebrates-grand-opening-of-luling-expansion.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Luling expansion totals 26 new jobs, 166 indirect jobs and $196 million in capital investement.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Luling expansion totals 26 new jobs, 166 indirect jobs and $196 million in capital investement.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Major Expansion Announced By Aeroframe Services at Chennault International Airport</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/major-expansion-announced-by-aeroframe-services-at-chennault-international-airport.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/major-expansion-announced-by-aeroframe-services-at-chennault-international-airport.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Company will add 300 jobs this year at an average salary of $55,000, plus benefits.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Company will add 300 jobs this year at an average salary of $55,000, plus benefits.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Louisiana Sugar Refining Marks Official Groundbreaking For New Million-Ton-Per-Year Sugar Refinery</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-sugar-refining-marks-official-groundbreaking-for-new-million-ton-per-year-sugar-refinery.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-sugar-refining-marks-official-groundbreaking-for-new-million-ton-per-year-sugar-refinery.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Joint venture between Cargill Inc., Sugar Growers and Refiners Inc. and Imperial Sugar Co. will strengthen the competitiveness of Louisiana's sugar industry.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Joint venture between Cargill Inc., Sugar Growers and Refiners Inc. and Imperial Sugar Co. will strengthen the competitiveness of Louisiana's sugar industry.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Receivables Exchange Announces Company Has Closed  $17 Million In Financing From Bain Capital Ventures And Other Top Venture Capital Firms</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/the-receivables-exchange-closes-$17-million-in-series-c-financing-from-leading-venture-capital-firms.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/the-receivables-exchange-closes-$17-million-in-series-c-financing-from-leading-venture-capital-firms.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Funding round enables company to add at least 60 new jobs averaging more than $70,000, plus benefits.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Funding round enables company to add at least 60 new jobs averaging more than $70,000, plus benefits.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LED Implements Streamlining Recommendations While Continuing Focus On Positioning Louisiana For Economic Growth</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/led-implements-streamlining-recommendations-while-continuing-focus-on-positioning-louisiana-for-economic-growth.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/led-implements-streamlining-recommendations-while-continuing-focus-on-positioning-louisiana-for-economic-growth.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Louisiana Economic Development announced today that it is continuing to implement several recommendations to streamline the department's operations.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Louisiana Economic Development announced today that it is continuing to implement several recommendations to streamline the department's operations.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>High-tech Firm's Dallas and San Diego Operations Relocate To Baton Rouge</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/high-tech-company's-dallas-and-san-diego-operations-relocate-to-baton-rouge.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/high-tech-company's-dallas-and-san-diego-operations-relocate-to-baton-rouge.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ TraceSecurity Inc. plans to add more than 45 new jobs with average salaries exceeding $50,000, plus benefits.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ TraceSecurity Inc. plans to add more than 45 new jobs with average salaries exceeding $50,000, plus benefits.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Report Reveals Opportunities To Increase Container Cargo Traffic</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/report-reveals-opportunities-to-increase-container-cargo-traffic.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/report-reveals-opportunities-to-increase-container-cargo-traffic.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Analysis suggests cargo volumes in Louisiana could triple over next 20 years.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Analysis suggests cargo volumes in Louisiana could triple over next 20 years.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LED Secretary Issues Letter To EPA Expressing Concern About Regulation of Greenhouse Gases</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/led-secretary-issues-letter-to-epa-expressing-concern-about-regulation-of-greenhouse-gases.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/led-secretary-issues-letter-to-epa-expressing-concern-about-regulation-of-greenhouse-gases.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Today, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret issued a letter through e-mail and fax to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator Lisa Jackson objecting to the agency's decision to move forward with the regulation of greenhouse gases through administrative policy rather than amending the Clean Air Act through Congressional action.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret issued a letter through e-mail and fax to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Administrator Lisa Jackson objecting to the agency's decision to move forward with the regulation of greenhouse gases through administrative policy rather than amending the Clean Air Act through Congressional action.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Louisiana Experiences Third Consecutive Year Of Population In-Migration</title><link>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-experiences-third-consecutive-year-of-population-in-migration.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009</pubDate><dc:creator>LED</dc:creator><category></category><guid>http://old.louisianaforward.com/led-news/news-releases/louisiana-experiences-third-consecutive-year-of-population-in-migration.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Latest U.S. Census Bureau data reveal more people are moving into Louisiana than moving out.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Latest U.S. Census Bureau data reveal more people are moving into Louisiana than moving out.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>