Press Releases.

• LABI Announces Statewide Headquarters Move

  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… (Continue)

• LABI Responds to Governor’s Bill to Raise $900 Million in Taxes on Louisiana Employers

  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… (Continue)

• LABI Brings on New PAC Director, John Diez Jr.

  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… (Continue)

• Business is Paying More Than Its “Fair Share” in Louisiana

  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… (Continue)

• LABI Urges Caution, Recommends the Legislature Focus on Job Creation and Budget Reform to Address Fiscal Challenges

  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… (Continue)

• LABI 2017 Board of Directors and Emerging Leaders Council

  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… (Continue)

• Another Round of Rebirth Grants Awarded to Small Businesses Impacted by Louisiana Flood

  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,… (Continue)

• LABI Issues Statement on Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions’ Confirmation Vote of Betsy DeVos

  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… (Continue)

• LABI Issues Response to President Trump’s Executive Order Slashing Regulations

  January 30, 2017

  BATON ROUGE, LA (January 30, 2017) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order to dramatically reduce federal regulations. This executive order would require for every new regulation an… (Continue)

• LABI Joins National Coalition to Urge Quick Consideration of Regulatory Reform Legislation in 115th Congress

  December 6, 2016

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6, 2016) — In a letter sent to U.S. House Paul Ryan yesterday, associations and chambers of commerce from across the country, including the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), urged Ryan to make consideration of… (Continue)

• LABI Issues Statement of Support for Overtime Rule Injunction

  November 23, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (November 23, 2016) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement in support of the recently issued injunction by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant III, ruling that the Obama administration… (Continue)

• LABI Announces Free Enterprise Awards Winners

  November 7, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (November 7, 2016) – We found them! The stand-out individuals and businesses across Louisiana who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to build a stronger, more vibrant state economy and local community. After a statewide search uncovered an exceptional group… (Continue)

• LABI Statement on Recommendations of Tax Task Force

  November 2, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (November 2, 2016) – LABI thanks the members of the HCR11 Task Force for many hours of deliberations and thoughtful debate on a complex topic. The recommendations released today offer significant changes to the tax code,… (Continue)

• LABI Releases 2016 Legislative Scorecard of Marathon Sessions; Free Enterprise Champions Recognized for Prioritizing the Needs of a Struggling Economy Over a Growing Government

  October 20, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (October 20, 2016) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the 2016 edition of the Legislative Scorecard, highlighting votes taken by Louisiana lawmakers on dozens of measures that affect the state’s economy,… (Continue)

• LA Small Business Rebirth Fund Awards Second Round of Grants

  October 3, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (October 3, 2016) – The Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund today announced nearly $200,000 in grants to 50 small businesses impacted by the August flooding across South Louisiana. This is the second distribution from the Fund,… (Continue)

• Final Chance! Nominate Your Business for the Inaugural LABI Free Enterprise Awards by Oct. 21st

  September 21, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (September 21, 2016) — On September 21, 2016, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced the opening of the nomination process for the inaugural Free Enterprise Awards. The Free Enterprise Award nominations will serve as an… (Continue)

• LABI Issues Statement of Support for Overtime Federal Court Complaint

  BATON ROUGE, LA (September 21, 2016) – Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement in support of the recent federal court complaint filed by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry against the U.S. Department of… (Continue)

• LABI Requests Obama Administration Delay New Federal Overtime Rule to Support Recovery Efforts

  September 6, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (September 6, 2016) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) sent a formal request to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez today to ask the agency to delay implementation of the new… (Continue)

• LABI Teams Up with Partner Organizations to Expand, Re-Launch Small Business Rebirth Fund

  August 24, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (UPDATED September 16, 2016) – The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced the creation of the Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund, representing partnership with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO,… (Continue)

• LABI Urges Louisiana Businesses to Seek Disaster Assistance

  August 15, 2016

  BATON ROUGE, LA (August 15, 2016) – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) urges businesses affected by severe storms and flooding beginning Aug. 11, and continuing, to seek federal resources now available to assist with economic recovery…. (Continue)