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New chemical plant will be built in Luling
Momentive Specialty Chemicals will build a new production facility in Luling while upgrading their plant in Geismar. […]
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Hahnville CEO honored by LSU for company’s growth
A Hahnville businessman who grew up in Norco was recently honored by LSU for having the 22nd fastest-growing company owned by an alum of the university. […]
Business
Residents, industries must live together
St. Charles and other parishes along the Louisiana coast have a very prosperous layout with rich oil and gas production fields, fishing and hunting grounds and deep water ports offering opportunities for engaging in the transportation business. […]
Business
Accounting mistake cost company $8 million
After failing to reapply for a state-provided tax exemption, a local latex manufacturer is getting hit with a nearly tenfold property tax increase. […]
Business
1,000 plan to protest at Shell over emissions
Around 1,000 protestors led by a former Army lieutenant general plan to picket the Shell asphalt plant in St. Rose after the state refused a request to implement air monitoring in the area. […]
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College grads can earn in-demand PTEC degree in 16 weeks
The process technology program at South Central Technical College in Reserve has long been a pipeline for those interested in getting jobs with local industry. Now, the school will help even more people achieve their PTEC certification with a 16-week accelerated program for college graduates. […]
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Fertilizer company applies for permits for $1.2 billion Killona plant
Officials with a fertilizer company planning to build a $1.2 billion plant in Killona recently visited with parish leaders and said they are on track to finalize the deal within a year. […]
Business
90-year-old Hahnville business shutting doors
After nearly 90 years in business, during which time only one family has owned and operated it, Madere’s Garage in Hahnville is closing. […]
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$400,000 grant will help locals get free on-the-job training in high-demand fields
St. Charles Parish job seekers with little to no work experience will get a lift after a $400,000 grant was provided to the River Parishes office of the Louisiana Workforce Commission for on-the-job training. […]