Board of Commerce and Industry public meetings in 2025
6 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will review and decide on multiple economic incentive programs at this meeting, including new applications under the Quality Jobs Program, Restoration Tax Abatement Program, Enterprise Zone Program, and Industrial Tax Exemption Program. The board will also consider renewal applications, contract terminations, name changes, and location changes for existing incentive agreements.
- 5 new Quality Jobs Program applications totaling $220.7M in investments and 202 new permanent jobs
- $2.62B in new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2025 rules
- 18 Enterprise Zone Program contract terminations including Ochsner Clinic Foundation and US Foods, Inc.
- 2 Restoration Tax Abatement Program ownership transfers including Triad Electric & Controls, Inc.
- $734K in Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved several Quality Jobs and ITEP applications, including a $2.69 billion investment by Sasol USA Corporation. The board also granted project extensions for Bienville Lumber Company and Willis Pond PV1, LLC, and approved various contract transfers and cancellations.
- Approved 5 Quality Jobs applications (BBP Sales, Delta Biofuel OPCO, FlyGuys Inc., Lincoln Food Service Equipment, Plug Power)
- Approved Quality Jobs renewal for Cabot Corporation
- Approved Transfer of Ownership from Market Street Shreveport, LLC to Shreveport REO, LLC
- Approved Enterprise Zone application for Triad Electric & Controls, Inc.
- Approved 18 Enterprise Zone contract terminations in globo
- Approved 13 new ITEP applications under 2024 Emergency and 2025 Rules
- Approved ITEP renewals for Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene JV and Sasol USA Corporation
- Approved ITEP renewal for Westlake Vinyls Company without penalty
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry will consider dozens of tax incentive applications, including Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, Enterprise Zone, and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. The meeting includes new applications, renewals, transfers, and cancellations. The largest item is 12 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2025 rules totaling $138.8 million in investments.
- 12 new Industrial Tax Exemption (2025 Rules) applications: $138.8 million in investments, 1,485 construction jobs
- 7 new Enterprise Zone applications: $59.7 million in investments, 173 new permanent jobs
- 22 Enterprise Zone contract terminations requested
- 1 new Quality Jobs application: $5.5 million investment, 25 new permanent jobs
- 3 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications: $1.8 million in investments
The Board approved several new and renewal applications for Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, Enterprise Zone, and ITEP programs. It also granted timeline extensions for Skyfall Biologicals, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, and Woodside Energy. Several ITEP contracts were cancelled, including those for IRIAPAK and Guildco, LLC.
- Approved Quality Jobs application for Aquaspersions North America, LTD
- Approved Quality Jobs renewals for Aqueos Corporation, Danos, LLC, Intralox, LLC, and SNF Holding Company
- Approved late Quality Jobs renewal for Accruent without penalty
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement for 1501 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, LLC, 468 St. Joseph, LLC, and the Ouachita Group
- Approved Enterprise Zone applications for seven companies, including Best Stop Cajun Food, LLC and Ochsner Clinic Foundation
- Cancelled ITEP contracts for Bagwell Energy Services, Begneaud Manufacturing, Guildco, LLC, Ingevity South Carolina, and IRIAPAK
- Approved operation commencement extensions for Skyfall Biologicals, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, and Louisiana LNG Infrastructure (Woodside Energy)
- Approved noncompliance filings without penalty for Champion Home Builders, Mauser USA, and Proctor and Gamble
Board of Commerce and Industry
The provided document is a schedule of 2025 meeting dates and application deadlines. It does not list specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the August 27 meeting.
The Board approved several new and renewal applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone programs. It also approved various ITEP renewals and ownership transfers, including a significant transfer to Saronic Technologies, Inc. in St. Mary Parish.
- Approved 5 new Quality Jobs applications, including Woodside Energy USA Services, Inc. (16:6)
- Approved 2 Quality Jobs renewal applications (16:13)
- Approved 6 new Restoration Tax Abatement applications and 1 renewal (19:11, 20:9)
- Approved 6 new Enterprise Zone applications, including BWC Terminal Holdings, LLC (36:10)
- Approved 9 Enterprise Zone contract terminations (38:8)
- Approved 2 Enterprise Zone ownership changes for Clover Hospitality, LLC and Opulence Krishna Hospitality, LLC (39:1)
- Approved 2-year job creation extension for La Hermana Mayor, LLC (53:1)
- Approved 18 ITEP renewals and 10 new applications under 2024 Emergency Rules (55:13, 56:24)
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Board of Commerce and Industry will consider two new Quality Jobs applications, including a $1.1 billion First Solar Inc. project in Iberia Parish expected to create 700 permanent jobs and 1,467 construction jobs. The board will also vote on 22 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules, 10 under 2018 rules, and 12 Enterprise Zone contract terminations. A single Restoration Tax Abatement application for CLS Properties 2 in East Baton Rouge is on the agenda.
- First Solar Inc. Quality Jobs application: $1.1 billion investment, 700 permanent jobs, 1,467 construction jobs in Iberia Parish
- 22 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules, totaling $320 million in investments
- 12 Enterprise Zone contract terminations, including Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Turner Industries
- Horsburgh & Scott Quality Jobs application: $7.9 million investment, 40 new jobs in St. Tammany
- Marathon Petroleum has 5 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules in St. John the Baptist
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved several new and renewal applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone programs. It also approved numerous ITEP applications and renewals, including one late renewal with a one-year penalty. Secretary Bourgeois announced that the Quality Jobs and Enterprise Zone programs will sunset on July 1, 2025.
- Approved Quality Jobs applications for First Solar, Inc. and Horsburgh & Scott
- Approved Quality Jobs renewals for Calcasieu Pass Operations, LLC and SchoolMint, Inc.
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement for CLS Properties 2, LLC and Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Limited
- Approved six Enterprise Zone applications, including C&C Marine and Repair, LLC and Southland Truck Group, LLC
- Approved 12 Enterprise Zone contract termination requests
- Approved ITEP application for Marathon Petroleum Company, LP (Pre-EO)
- Approved 10 Post-EO 2018 ITEP applications and 23 Post-EO 2024 Emergency Rules applications
- Approved late ITEP renewal for K&B Machine Works, LLC with a mandatory one-year penalty
Board of Commerce and Industry
The board is reviewing new and renewal applications for several state economic incentive programs. Decisions will be made on tax abatements, enterprise zone applications, and industrial tax exemptions involving hundreds of millions in investments.
- Quality Jobs Program: 5 new applications totaling $57,953,341 in investments and 524 new permanent jobs
- Enterprise Zone Program: 5 new applications totaling $199,007,432 in investments and 5,270 new permanent jobs
- Industrial Tax Exemption: 7 new applications ($76,720,819) and 6 emergency rule applications ($33,854,386)
- Restoration Tax Abatement Program: 2 new applications totaling $5,500,200 in investments
- Contract cancellations for Dr. Reddys Laboratories Louisiana LLC and International Paper Company
The Board of Commerce and Industry approved several new and renewal applications for the Quality Jobs, Restoration Tax Abatement, and Enterprise Zone programs. The Board also approved a group of companies to opt out of jobs and payroll compliance requirements under new 2025 rules.
- Approved Quality Jobs applications for Delta Treatments Systems, LLC, Hood Industries, Inc., Pelican Energy Consultants, and Prolec GE USA
- Approved Quality Jobs renewal for Prokeep, Inc.
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement applications for James Rolf and VRE 3535 Magazine, LLC
- Approved Restoration Tax Abatement renewal for Cane River Pecan Properties, LLC
- Approved Enterprise Zone applications for Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Performance Contractors, Inc., Union Tank Car Company, and Women's Hospital Foundation
- Approved 6 Enterprise Zone contract terminations including McElroy Metal Mill, Inc. and Summa Lodging, LLC
- Approved 7 Post EO 2018 Rules ITEP applications including Ash Industries, Inc. and Shintech Louisiana
- Approved 5 2024 Emergency Rules applications including Advanced Sinter Metal Technologies, Inc. and Linde, Inc.
Board of Commerce and Industry
The Commerce and Industry Board will vote on multiple tax incentive programs, including 11 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules totaling $669 million in investments. The board will also consider 3 new Quality Jobs applications with $7.8 million in investments and 7 new Enterprise Zone applications with $128 million in investments. Additionally, the board will handle renewals, contract terminations, and a change in name for existing contracts.
- 11 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2024 emergency rules: $669,490,077 in investments, 0 new permanent jobs listed
- 11 new Industrial Tax Exemption applications under 2018 rules: $198,051,412 in investments, 12 new permanent jobs, 1,015 construction jobs
- 7 new Enterprise Zone applications: $127,898,607 in investments, 142 new permanent jobs, 314 construction jobs
- 3 new Quality Jobs applications: $7,762,512 in investments, 40 new permanent jobs, 100 construction jobs
- 6 Enterprise Zone contract terminations and 6 Industrial Tax Exemption contract cancellations
The Board approved various Quality Jobs, Enterprise Zone, and ITEP applications and renewals. It passed a resolution granting the Secretary of LED discretion to resolve incentive disallowances caused by events beyond a recipient's control. The Board also re-elected Jerald N. Jones as Chairman and Robby Miller as Vice Chair.
- Approved 3 new Quality Jobs applications and 3 renewals
- Approved 2 Restoration Tax Abatement renewals in Caddo Parish
- Approved 6 new Enterprise Zone applications and 6 contract terminations
- Approved 22 new or renewal ITEP applications
- Approved Mele Printing, Inc. renewal with a one-year penalty for late filing
- Approved name change for Driftwood LNG, LLC to Louisiana LNG Infrastructure, LLC
- Approved 6 ITEP cancellation requests, including Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.
- Passed resolution granting Secretary of LED discretion to reconsider incentive disallowances