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Louisiana rockets to No. 1 on
ethics disclosure laws

Recent government ethics reform made by Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Louisiana Legislature continues to gain positive national attention. In June 2008, the Center for Public Integrity ranked the state No. 1 on its ethics disclosure laws, making it the most improved state. Louisiana previously ranked 44th.

1st

LED FastStart™ recognized as No. 1
workforce training program in the country for the second year

Business Facilities named LED FastStart the No. 1 workforce training program in the country for the second year in a row. Called the "gold standard for workforce training solutions," LED FastStart provides customized recruitment, screening and training to eligible companies expanding in or relocating to Louisiana – at no cost. Louisiana also ranked in the top 10 for best business climate, economic growth potential and low cost of labor in the annual rankings report.

#1

Top 10

Louisiana among Top 10
for Business Climate

Louisiana ranks as the ninth-best state in Site Selection magazine’s 2010 “Top State Business Climate Rankings,” earning its highest ranking ever. The ranking is based on a survey of site selection consultants and corporate executives, as well as quantitative data of business facility activity.

1st

IN ETHICS
DISCLOSURE LAWS

– Center for Public Integrity

#1

LED FASTSTART™
WORKFORCE
TRAINING PROGRAM

– Business Facilities magazine

Top 10

BUSINESS CLIMATE

– Site Selection magazine