Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Louisiana's economic future, LED helps companies find the resources they need to be successful in Louisiana. Our mission is to position Louisiana for greater economic success and we are aggressively pursuing eight integrated economic development strategies: • Increase state economic competitiveness • Cultivate top regional economic development assets • Enhance community competitiveness • Focus on business retention and expansion • Develop national-caliber business recruitment capabilities • Cultivate small business, innovation and entrepreneurship • Develop robust workforce solutions • Tell the story of Louisiana's economic renaissance Read about how Louisiana’s innovative environment is empowering businesses to pursue new ideas and create impressive solutions at LouisianaEQ.com