2021 was a milestone year for business investment and job creation in Louisiana. It was also a year when the state’s economic versatility was on full display. Business success in Louisiana is powered by global access to international markets, an engaged system of colleges and universities, abundant natural resources, critical infrastructure and a world-class workforce. While businesses succeed, Louisiana leads, forging a new model for a sustainable future that will drive equity, diversity and additional investment.

LED overcame historic challenges to deliver exceptional results for our state.”
A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS
Louisiana’s 2021 economic successes proved yet again that when our state meets challenges head-on, exceptional opportunity results.
We can all be proud of Louisiana Economic Development’s determination to light the way for our prosperity, securing over $20.5 billion in capital investment and thousands of new jobs for our citizens in 2021. In step with partners across the state, nation and world, LED overcame historic pandemic- and weather-related challenges to deliver exceptional results for our state.
This annual report outlines these many accomplishments, including initiatives that are driving a cleaner energy future and innovative advancements that further define us as an important global hub of commerce. It also highlights LED FastStart, recognized as the top workforce training program in the nation for 12 consecutive years.
As we’ve pledged through our climate and community initiatives, we are preparing ourselves for a long, sustainable future that creates economic opportunity for all Louisiana residents, no matter what their background or what part of the state they live in.
I salute all the owners and employees of Louisiana businesses large and small whose hard work and ingenuity are the foundation of our state’s long-term economic development success.
John Bel Edwards
Governor, State of Louisiana
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The more than 18,000 new jobs created are among the most ever in a single year.”
A LETTER FROM SECRETARY DON PIERSON
2021 was a remarkable year for Louisiana Economic Development and a clear signal that local, regional and state efforts to strengthen our business climate are accelerating our growth.
Proof of Louisiana’s numerous business advantages can be found in multiple investment announcements across a wide range of industry sectors. It can be found in the multi-billion dollar energy investments made by major global corporations, and in the hundreds of entrepreneurs participating in business empowerment programs for veterans, women and minorities and rural communities.
The influx of thousands of new jobs for Louisiana residents across the state stands as our proudest achievement from 2021. The more than 18,000 new direct and indirect jobs created are among the most ever in a single year for LED.
None of this would be possible without the leadership of Gov. John Bel Edwards, the collaboration of our economic development partners across the state, the commitment of statewide political leaders, the creativity of our education partners and the unwavering resilience of the citizens of our state. We thank you for your partnership, which produced the transformational accomplishments of 2021, and look forward to building on that momentum in 2022 and for years to come.
Don Pierson
Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
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Top 20 Projects by Capital Expenditure in 2021
COMPANY
Dec 2, 2021
200
New Direct Jobs
867
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Oct 14, 2021
170
New Direct Jobs
413
New Indirect Jobs
334
Retained Jobs
Jan 26, 2021
30
New Direct Jobs
129
New Indirect Jobs
265
Retained Jobs
Mar 5, 2021
200
New Direct Jobs
590
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Apr 23, 2021
76
New Direct Jobs
412
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Jun 24, 2021
20
New Direct Jobs
90
New Indirect Jobs
516
Retained Jobs
Dec 16, 2021
75
New Direct Jobs
390
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Jul 26, 2021
130
New Direct Jobs
387
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
May 7, 2021
1000
New Direct Jobs
1118
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Jun 16, 2021
1000
New Direct Jobs
1139
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Jun 30, 2021
82
New Direct Jobs
231
New Indirect Jobs
19
Retained Jobs
Jun 8, 2021
130
New Direct Jobs
386
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
May 12, 2021
4
New Direct Jobs
12
New Indirect Jobs
119
Retained Jobs
May 3, 2021
245
New Direct Jobs
199
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Dec 16, 2021
125
New Direct Jobs
369
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Dec 17, 2021
35
New Direct Jobs
98
New Indirect Jobs
157
Retained Jobs
Jun 28, 2021
126
New Direct Jobs
149
New Indirect Jobs
0
Retained Jobs
Nov 18, 2021
425
New Direct Jobs
582
New Indirect Jobs
187
Retained Jobs
Jan 21, 2021
0
New Direct Jobs
0
New Indirect Jobs
492
Retained Jobs
Apr 6, 2021
30
New Direct Jobs
34
New Indirect Jobs
105
Retained Jobs
Regional Highlights
Business Climate
Louisiana’s foundational business strengths Include:
2021 Annual Report table of contents: