Press Releases.

• LABI Member Marketplace

  March 27, 2020

  In an effort to help you through this response, LABI is matching our members' needs with services and products to keep you up and running. We're calling it the Member Marketplace, a virtual “swap meet” of resources within our… (Continue)

• How is Coronavirus affecting your business? Get tips here.

  March 12, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (March 12, 2020) – With the Coronavirus causing concern both nationally and within the state, LABI is sharing resources with our members in order to aid Louisiana's business community in their response. Note: At this time, all LABI events… (Continue)

• LABI Urges Support for Sen. Talbot’s SB 418

  March 9, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (March 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today urged legislators to support passage of SB 418, the omnibus legal reform bill by Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge). “Sen. Talbot’s legislation is the comprehensive solution… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2020 Board of Directors, Members of the Emerging Leaders Council

  February 11, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (February 11, 2020) – Today at its Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2020, along with the members of the… (Continue)

• Senate President Page Cortez, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder to Lead Morning Legislative Leadership Panel at LABI Annual Meeting

  January 17, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 17, 2020) – Newly-elected Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez (R-Lafayette) and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (R-Gonzales) will discuss policy goals and challenges for the upcoming Legislative Session and look ahead to the next four years… (Continue)

• LABI Welcomes Rabalais to Communications Team

  January 9, 2020

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 9, 2020) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced today that Mitch Rabalais will come aboard as Communications Manager at the end of January. Rabalais currently works at Louisiana State University, serving as… (Continue)

• Frank Abagnale to Keynote LABI Annual Meeting

  December 18, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (December 18, 2019) – Renowned cybersecurity and fraud prevention expert Frank Abagnale will serve as keynote speaker at the 2020 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s (LABI) Annual Meeting in February. Abagnale's career as rogue-turned-FBI-expert was made… (Continue)

• LABI PACs Release Regional Sample Ballots for Runoff

  November 1, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (November 1, 2019) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s affiliated political action committees have released regional sample ballots listing endorsed candidates for the November 16 election. Early voting begins Saturday for the runoff election and runs until November… (Continue)

• Renovations Underway at 500 Main Street, Soon to be LABI’s Center for Free Enterprise

  October 1, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (October 1, 2019) – For nearly 45 years, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has served as the connector between its 2,200 members and the state leaders crafting policy that affects them. And now, in the spring… (Continue)

• LABI PACs Release Regional Sample Ballots With Endorsed Candidates

  September 25, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (September 25, 2019) – Ahead of the start of early voting this Saturday, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s affiliated political action committees have released regional sample ballots listing endorsed candidates for the October 12 election. In… (Continue)

• LABI Announces Honorees for Free Enterprise Awards

  August 16, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (August 16, 2019) – After a statewide nominations and selection process, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to recognize ten companies and individuals selected as the 2019 Free Enterprise Awards winners. Their unparalleled devotion… (Continue)

• LABI Releases 2019, Term Scores for Louisiana Legislators

  July 22, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (July 22, 2019) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released its 21st Legislative Scorecard, highlighting legislative leaders who consistently voted in support of pro-business legislation on behalf of Louisiana’s employers and workforce both during the 2019… (Continue)

• LABI’s Camille Conaway Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program

  March 26, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (March 26, 2019) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Camille Conaway, Senior Vice President of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) was selected to participate in the second cohort of its premiere business leadership program…. (Continue)

• National Report: Louisiana is #1 for Increases in Taxes on Business. LABI breaks down the numbers, outlines specifics of every tax this term

  February 20, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (February 20, 2019) – More than two dozen new laws permanently affect the taxes paid by small and large companies conducting business in Louisiana, ultimately leading to an additional $3 billion in state taxes over just three… (Continue)

• LABI Announces 2019 Board of Directors, Members of the Emerging Leaders Council

  February 12, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (February 12, 2019) – Today at the Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2019, along with the members of the 2019… (Continue)

• Why It Matters: ITEP Puts Louisiana on the Map; Brings Opportunity and Prosperity

  February 4, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (February 4, 2019) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released a report that outlines the facts of why the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) matters and how it clearly brings opportunity and… (Continue)

• LABI Welcomes New Addition to Political Team Ahead of Critical 2019 Election Cycle

  January 10, 2019

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 10, 2019) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce its most recent addition to the political arm of the organization, John “Bo” Staples, who will assume the role of… (Continue)

• Court Decision Confirms LABI’s Concerns with Unconstitutionality of 2015 Tax Change

  December 8, 2018

  BATON ROUGE, LA (December 8, 2018) – On December 5, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that Act 109 of the 2015 regular legislative session is unconstitutional, violating the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution. The Louisiana… (Continue)

• LABI Applauds Job Creators And Innovators

  October 31, 2018

  BATON ROUGE, LA (October 31, 2018) – After a statewide nominations and selection process, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to recognize nine companies and individuals selected as the 2018 Free Enterprise Awards winners. Their unparalleled devotion… (Continue)

• National Report: Households in Louisiana Forced to Pay Some of the Highest Lawsuit Costs in the U.S.

  October 24, 2018

  BATON ROUGE, LA (Oct. 24, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) released a study that reveals the total cost of the U.S. tort system is staggering. The ILR report, Costs and Compensation of the U.S…. (Continue)