by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor Good morning, Acadiana business news readers. Let's get right to the headlines. Even with low drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico, the Lafayette region should gain 7,300 jobs over the next two years thanks in part to renewable energy and medical developments, according to the Louisiana Economic Forecast, an annual report published by economist Loren Scott. Acadiana should gain 3,800 jobs in 2024 and 3,500 jobs in 2025, according to Scott’s report, which was unveiled Tuesday at the Louisiana Business Symposium, an annual economic conference hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Check out the story here. Thanks for reading and have a great day. |