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October 13, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (October 13, 2018) – Attendees at the 2019 Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s (LABI) Annual Meeting in February will be treated to a double dose of star speakers as the organization kicks off a pivotal…
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August 21, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 21, 2018) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 20th edition of its Legislative Scorecard highlighting the leaders who voted for a solid foundation of policies that promote economic growth and job…
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May 30, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (May 30, 2018) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following response to the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee's decision to target Louisiana businesses with hundreds of millions in additional taxes:
“A…
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February 28, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (February 28, 2018) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today announced it has hired political communications consultant Marie DesOrmeaux Centanni as Director of Public Affairs.
“We’re excited to bring Marie on board in this…
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February 16, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (February 16, 2018) – Last week at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2018, along with the members of the…
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February 1, 2018
BATON ROUGE, LA (February 1, 2018) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced the participation of a key player from the team who created “OhioCheckbook.com” at the organization’s Annual Meeting next Thursday, February 8th, in Baton…
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December 6, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (December 6, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recently advocated for a full evaluation of control measures in comments filed to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, concerning their efforts to isolate…
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November 6, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (November 6, 2017) — After a statewide nominations and selection process, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce that eight companies and individuals have been selected for the 2017 Free Enterprise Awards….
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October 11, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (October 11, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is excited to announce our virtual venture to take Louisianans on a behind the scenes tour of manufacturing across the state throughout October. As Louisiana's…
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August 17, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 17, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), in conjunction with the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA), recently expressed its strong support for offshore energy exploration in comments filed to the…
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August 11, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 10, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) received national recognition recently for its research and advocacy on Louisiana tax policy. The Governmental Research Association announced LABI won the 2017 Most Effective Education Award…
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August 7, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 7, 2017) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 2017 edition of the Legislative Scorecard highlighting the leaders who have a solid foundation in policies that promote economic growth.
This year's Scorecard…
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August 2, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (August 2, 2017) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business Industry (LABI) announced the sale of their existing office building that has served as their statewide headquarters since 1983 and the move of their offices to a new location…
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April 17, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 17, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) today issued the following response to the delayed release of Governor Edwards’ bill to raise $900 million in new taxes on employers known as the Commercial Activity Tax (CAT).
“The…
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April 11, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 11, 2017) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is pleased to announce its recent hire of John Diez Jr., who will assume the role of Director of Political Action Committees (PACs). His extensive…
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April 10, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 10, 2017) – Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released a policy memo that clearly shows the state’s businesses are indeed paying their “fair share” of taxes. As the Legislature convenes today to consider…
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March 29, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (March 29, 2017) – Following the release of Governor John Bel Edwards’ tax proposals today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) reminds the Legislature and the administration that the Louisiana economy is in the midst…
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February 16, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (February 16, 2017) – At today’s Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and board of directors for 2017, along with the members of the 2017 LABI…
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February 6, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (February 6, 2017) – The Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund today announced an additional $147,000 awarded in grants to 29 small businesses in five parishes. Grant recipients include auto mechanics, health clinics, daycares, engineering companies, veterinarians,…
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January 31, 2017
BATON ROUGE, LA (January 31, 2017) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued a statement on the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions’ approval of Betsy DeVos for education secretary.
Ms. DeVos advances to the…
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