Board of Commerce and Industry public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry is reviewing several economic development programs, including new applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone programs. The meeting also includes consideration of 12 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling over $1 billion in estimated investments.
- 12 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $1,035,262,417 in investments
- 1 Quality Jobs application from Ternium USA Inc in Caddo Parish for $93,141,000
- 17 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications totaling $2,904,879 in investments
- 4 new Enterprise Zone applications totaling $57,158,522 in investments
- 3 requested contract terminations for the Enterprise Zone Program
The Board approved several new and renewal applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, Enterprise Zone, and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. It also approved three contract terminations and one tax exemption transfer. Two Industrial Tax Exemption applications were deferred to February.
- Approved Quality Jobs application for Ternium USA, Inc. (Caddo Parish)
- Approved Quality Jobs renewal for Amedisys Holding Company, LLC (East Baton Rouge Parish)
- Approved name change from Idaho Timber of Coushatta, LLC to Coushatta Forest Products, LLC
- Approved 17 new Restoration Tax Abatements for Ash Brothers, LLC and RBR Governments, LP
- Approved 3 Restoration Tax Abatement renewals for Caillouet Land, LLC, Nu Homes, LLC, and Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
- Approved 4 new Enterprise Zone applications and 3 contract terminations
- Deferred Industrial Tax Exemption applications for Honeywell International, Inc. and McIlhenny Company
- Approved 10 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications and 8 renewals
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry is reviewing numerous applications for various economic incentive programs. Key items include new Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone applications, as well as renewals and amendments for existing industrial tax exemptions.
- 14 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $2,899,765,852 in investments
- 12 new Quality Jobs applications totaling $891,344,696 in investments
- CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC application for $2,000,000,000 in Ascension Parish
- 10 new Enterprise Zone applications totaling $90,237,500 in investments
- Request to amend Louisiana Green Fuels LLC agreement to reflect assets entering service in 2023
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved 14 new Industrial Tax Exemption (ITE) applications and 16 pre-EO renewals. It also approved several special requests for project extensions and location changes, while granting leniency without penalties to multiple noncompliant companies.
- Approved 14 new ITE applications, including APF River Partners in Jefferson Parish
- Approved 16 pre-EO renewal applications
- Approved late renewal for Linde, Inc. without penalty
- Approved 12 new Quality Jobs Program applications
- Approved 19 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications
- Approved 10 new Enterprise Zone applications
- Approved 5-year renewal for Pool Corporations and subsidiaries
- Approved noncompliant contracts for Packaging Corporation of America, Diversified Foods, EI Williams Industries, Fisher Manufacturing Service, and Martco without penalty
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry is reviewing various economic development programs, including the Quality Jobs, Enterprise Zone, and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. The agenda includes dozens of new applications for tax abatements and renewals involving significant investments across multiple Louisiana parishes.
- 24 new Post-EO Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $6,069,587,817 in investments
- 9 new Quality Jobs Program applications representing $1,208,181,230 in investments
- 8 new Enterprise Zone Program applications totaling $212,399,092 in investments
- 5 new Restoration Tax Abatement Program applications totaling $19,346,872 in investments
- Special request from Citadel Completions LLC to amend contract terms and job requirements
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved several new and renewing applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and EZ programs. The Board also ratified a contract amendment for Cornerstone Chemical Company and waived penalties for noncompliance for Equilon Enterprises, Bagwell Energy Services, and K&B Machine Works.
- Approved 9 new Quality Jobs applications and 1 renewal for Thomas Pump & Machinery
- Approved 5 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications
- Approved 8 new EZ applications and 9 permit terminations
- Approved tax exemption application for Koch Methanol St. James
- Approved 20 new ITEP applications and 1 timely renewal for Indorama Ventures Olefins, LLC
- Deferred 4 ITEP applications, including APF River Partners, LLC
- Ratified contract amendment for Cornerstone Chemical Company
- Approved no penalty for noncompliance for Equilon Enterprises, Bagwell Energy Services, and K&B Machine Works
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will consider multiple tax incentive applications, including three Pre-EO Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $7.1 billion in investments, promising 240 new permanent jobs and 4,016 construction jobs. Also on the agenda are nine new Enterprise Zone applications with $48.6 million in investments and 447 new permanent jobs, as well as contract terminations, transfers, cancellations, and special requests for amendments.
- $7,112,993,929 in investments from three Pre-EO Industrial Tax Exemption applications (Koch Methanol, Marathon Petroleum, Venture Global Calcasieu Pass)
- $48,551,212 in investments from nine new Enterprise Zone applications, promising 447 new permanent jobs
- 10 contract cancellations and 12 transfers of Industrial Tax Exemption contracts
- Special request from Cornerstone Chemical to amend Exhibit A and address non-compliance
- 5 contract terminations under the Enterprise Zone program
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved several new tax abatement and Enterprise Zone applications. It also resolved various noncompliance issues, mostly by approving renewals or reporting periods without penalty, though it terminated one contract specifically for the municipality of Mansura.
- Approved three Restoration Tax Abatement Program applications (Associated Grocers, NORF 2 St. Louis, NS Hotel Partners MSY)
- Approved nine new Enterprise Zone Program applications
- Approved five Enterprise Zone Program contract terminations
- Approved Pre-EO applications for Marathon Petroleum Company and Venture Global Calcasieu Pass
- Approved five 2018 rules applications
- Renewed Epic Piping, LLC contract with a one-year penalty
- Renewed Union Carbide Corporation contract without penalty
- Terminated Kerotest Manufacturing Corp. contract for the municipality of Mansura only; approved without penalty for other entities
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry is reviewing multiple economic development programs, including the Quality Jobs Program and Industrial Tax Exemption applications. The meeting includes decisions on new investment applications, renewals, and special requests regarding tax abatements and contract transfers.
- 6 new Quality Jobs applications totaling $1,318,984,945 in investments
- 15 new Post-EO Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $1,235,269,033 in investments
- 9 new Enterprise Zone Program applications totaling $28,234,103 in investments
- Special request for Ash Brothers, LLC regarding Boat & RV Storage facility project
- Transfer of ownership requests for Commerce on Laurel LLC and Summit NCI JV 182-133, LLC
The Board approved several new and renewal applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone programs. It also ruled on various Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) compliance issues, granting most without penalty while imposing one specific penalty. One noncompliance case for Kerotest Manufacturing Corporation was deferred for further information.
- Approved 6 new Quality Jobs applications and 1 renewal for Citadel Completions, LLC
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement for Aura, LLC ($454,010 investment)
- Denied Ash Brothers, LLC request to use one application for multiple structures
- Approved 9 new Enterprise Zone applications and a name change for Cardiovascular Institute of the South, LLC
- Approved 2 new ITEP applications and 12 Post EO 2018 Rules applications
- Approved ITEP renewal for Air Liquide Large Industries US, LP with a one-year penalty
- Approved ITEP renewals for Dow Chemical Company and Union Carbide Corporation without penalty
- Approved ITEP compliance for LAPCO Manufacturing, LaSalle BioEnergy, and Taminco US, LLC without penalty
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry will vote on 13 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications totaling $8.3 billion in investments, along with Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone program items. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, election of officers, and secretary remarks.
- 13 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications: $8,317,187,801 in investments, 479 new permanent jobs, 3,006 construction jobs
- 11 new Enterprise Zone applications: $106,732,425 in investments, 265 new permanent jobs, 975 construction jobs
- 1 new Restoration Tax Abatement application: $345,000 in investments, 5 new permanent jobs, 12 construction jobs
- 1 new Quality Jobs application: $0 in investments, 27 new permanent jobs
- 17 Industrial Tax Exemption contract cancellations and 8 Enterprise Zone contract terminations
The Board approved several Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) applications and renewals. Notably, it granted a partial appeal for Folgers Coffee Company, overrunning local denials for the School Board millage and specific City contracts, while upholding other local rejections. The Board also re-elected Jerald Jones as Chair and Ronnie Slone as Vice Chairman.
- Approved Quality Jobs application for ProKeep (Orleans Parish)
- Approved Quality Jobs renewals for CGI Technologies, Champion Home Builders, Fibrebond Corporation, and UTLX Manufacturing
- Approved Mauser USA, LLC Quality Jobs renewal with a one-year penalty
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement for James and Tiffany Bellot and 214 South 14th Street, LLC
- Approved 11 new Enterprise Zone applications and 8 terminations
- Approved 13 Post-EO 2018 Rules ITEP applications and 17 Pre-EO timely renewals
- Granted Folgers Coffee Company appeal for School Board millage and City contracts 20190391 and 20190392 (13-5)
- Approved ITEP noncompliance with no penalty for Graham Packaging, Instrument and Valve Services, Louisiana Spirits, LLC, and Ternium USA, Inc.
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will consider 13 new industrial tax exemption applications under 2018 rules totaling $2.2 billion in investments, creating 78 new permanent jobs and 1,385 construction jobs. The board will also vote on 2 new pre-EO applications, 30 pre-EO renewals, and multiple transfers, cancellations, and special requests. Other agenda items include Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone program applications.
- 13 new Post-EO (2018 Rules) Industrial Tax Exemption applications: $2,208,964,775 in investments, 78 new permanent jobs
- 2 new Pre-EO Industrial Tax Exemption applications: $76,035,732 in investments, 0 new permanent jobs
- 4 new Quality Jobs Program applications: $14,709,091,538 in investments, 463 new permanent jobs
- 4 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications: $19,773,515 in investments, 34 new permanent jobs
- Special request from Sierra Frac Sand LLC to amend ITEP contract effective date to 1/1/2023
The Board approved various industrial tax exemption contracts, including two for Union Carbide Corporation without penalty. It also approved several Quality Jobs and Restoration Tax Abatement applications while denying a request from Sierra Frac Sand, LLC to alter a contract effective date due to rule violations.
- Approved two Union Carbide Corporation contracts without penalty
- Approved 12 Post-EO applications in globo, including ASH Industries and Shintech Louisiana
- Approved 30 Pre-EO Renewal applications in globo
- Denied Sierra Frac Sand, LLC request to change contract start date to 1/1/2023
- Waived penalties for Mauser USA, LLC and Talon Industrial noncompliance
- Waived penalty for Sugarfield Spirits, LLC late filing
- Approved four Quality Jobs applications, including Venture Global LNG, Inc.
- Approved 11 Enterprise Zone contract terminations in globo