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Workforce challenges? Tell us more!

Employers frequently identify a shortage of qualified, skilled workers as one of the top challenges to growing their company in Louisiana.

LABI and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) are collaborating to survey the workforce needs, training and partnerships of the state's employers. The survey is intended for broad distribution to ALL interested private-sector Louisiana employers of any size, across regions and industries. It will close this Friday, November 22nd.

Click HERE for the Workforce Survey

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday

November 30th is Small Business Saturday - a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our economy. Please join LABI in supporting some of your favorite Louisiana businesses. Be sure to use the hashtag #ShopSmallLouisiana for a chance to be featured. You can also follow @LABI_Biz on Twitter to see who we're visiting.

Find Small Businesses Near You

Registration for the 2020 Annual Meeting is Now Open

Join us for LABI's 2020 Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, as we bring together the top leaders in business, government, education and in the community for innovative and thought-provoking conversations. We hope to see you at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for what will be an exciting day discussing our year-long plans of "Building a New Main Street."

Register Now

Learn about LABI's Benefits Center

It helps our members get the tools they need to maintain their workforce and run their business… at a price they can afford… and at a convenience level that helps them stay focused on their products and customers. The LABI Benefits Center offers a myriad of insurance solutions to meet the unique needs of any size business, simple automation of Human Resource functions, regulatory compliance systems, COBRA management, cafeteria plans and a variety of other supplemental benefits packages.

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Who We Are.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is the state’s largest business organization, and a voice for the principles of free enterprise in Louisiana.

What We Do.

We represent the views and interests of the Louisiana business community in the political, legislative, judicial and regulatory processes.

Why Invest?

LABI consolidates your interests along with thousands of business leaders in the state to provide one voice on behalf of business in Louisiana. LABI is proud to be Louisiana's official state chapter for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers.

  • Your Voice at the Capitol

    LABI protects your business by advocating for smart policies based on the principles of free enterprise day in and day out both in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC.

  • Resources for Your Business

    The LABI Benefits Center provides employers of all sizes a menu of benefits and administration tools—at a discounted rate for LABI members.

  • Events that Get You Connected

    LABI’s annual events, seminars and issue councils give you an opportunity to get to know other business leaders from around the state.

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