North Louisiana Economic Partnership

11/12/2026

Congratulations to our NLEP investors recognized in LSU's 2026 LSU 100 and LSU Roaring 20!

👏 Hargrove Roofing - Shreveport/Bossier

👏 Argent Financial Group

👏 Forte and Tablada, Inc.

👏Red River Bank

👏 DDG

We're proud to have these outstanding businesses as part of NLEP's investor network and congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition!

See the full list:

LSU announced the company rankings for the 16th annual LSU100 and LSU ROARING20 during a celebration gala on November 6, 2026. The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world.

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our country and thank them for their courage, sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedoms.

To all veterans, including those who continue to call North Louisiana home, thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Happy Veterans Day!

11/10/2026

GE Vernova Transformers has been manufacturing in Shreveport for more than five decades, and its next chapter includes a $34.5 million expansion!

The investment will create 175 new direct jobs, retain 637 existing positions and expand production capacity to serve growing demand for electrical infrastructure.

North Louisiana's manufacturing sector continues to benefit from companies that have established deep roots here and are choosing to invest in their future in our region.

NLEP is proud to work alongside our existing industries and support their continued growth.

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November 10, 2026 SHREVEPORT, La. – GE Vernova Transformers Shreveport LLC announced it will invest $34.5 million to expand its Shreveport manufacturing operations, continuing the company’s growth in Louisiana as new opportunities emerge across the state. The company is expected to create 175 di...

11/05/2026

We have two new faces at NLEP!

Please join us in welcoming Phillip Summers, Director of Workforce Initiatives, and Tory McCoy, Economic Development Specialist, to our team.

Both will play important roles as we continue working to support businesses, strengthen our workforce and create opportunities throughout North Louisiana.

We're glad to have Phillip and Tory on board and look forward to all they'll accomplish!

Get to know our newest team members: https://nlep.org/nlep-welcomes-two-new-team-members-to-support-workforce-and-economic-development-initiatives/

11/05/2026

Child care is an important part of supporting a strong workforce and helping families thrive in North Louisiana. At NLEP, we recognize the important role child care plays in our region's workforce and want to help ensure the voices of local families are heard.

The 2026 Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll is seeking input from Louisiana families with children under age 5 to better understand their child care arrangements, needs and experiences.

Whether you use a child care center, rely on family or friends, or care for your children at home, your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and help provide valuable insight into child care across our state.

Take the survey here:

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11/03/2026

Justyn Dixon, NLEP President and CEO, joined our friends from Amazon Web Services and STACK Infrastructure today for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community Report!

The event brought together regional leaders to discuss the progress being made across North Louisiana, the opportunities ahead and the partnerships helping shape our region’s future.

Thank you to the Bossier Chamber for hosting such a great event and to our partners at Amazon and STACK for joining us in these important conversations about our region’s continued growth!

10/30/2026

Minden is gaining national recognition for its industrial site readiness!

The Industrial Drive Minden Webster Site has earned a Silver designation through the national REDI Sites program, placing it among 26 industrial properties recognized across the country in the latest round of designations.

This recognition reflects the continued efforts to position North Louisiana for future investment and strengthens our region’s ability to compete for new business and industry.

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MINDEN, La. — A Minden industrial property is among 26 sites across the country included in the latest round of national REDI Sites designations,

10/29/2026

A great week representing North Louisiana at the International Economic Development Council Annual Conference in New Orleans!

NLEP was honored to receive a 2026 Bronze Award for Excellence in Economic Development for our EMPWR LA workforce development program in the Postsecondary Education Partnership category. This national recognition reflects the hard work of our education and industry partners who are helping prepare North Louisiana residents for careers in manufacturing.

Justyn Dixon, NLEP President and CEO, also participated in a panel discussion, “The Deal Room: Landing the Big One – Louisiana’s Data Centers,” highlighting the collaboration and strategic efforts behind Amazon Web Services' historic $18 billion investment in North Louisiana.

We're proud to see our region's accomplishments and opportunities recognized on a national stage!

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) on being named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development! ✈️

As a vital gateway to North Louisiana, SHV plays an important role in supporting our region’s economy. We’re proud to see our local airport receive this well-deserved statewide recognition!

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SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Regional Airport was selected as the 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, officials announced.The award honors the

10/26/2026

Reminder! The NWLA FAME Open House is this Thursday, October 29!

If you or someone you know is considering a career in advanced manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to learn more about earning a degree while getting paid, hands-on experience with local employers.

Join us at Bossier Parish Community College from 5:00–6:30 PM to meet participating manufacturers, explore the program and learn how to apply.

📍 BPCC, Building L, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology

Learn more: https://nlep.org/northwest-louisiana-fame-program-open-house-scheduled-october-29/