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International Commerce

Louisiana’s Office of International Commerce (OIC) drives initiatives focused on attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), increasing trade volumes and expanding manufacturing activity within the state. Leveraging its business-friendly policies, an abundance of talent, a unique culture and an unrivaled infrastructure, Louisiana has attracted more foreign direct investment per capita than any other state since 2008.

About Louisiana’s Office of International Commerce

In recent years, the state has become a U.S. leader in foreign direct investment attraction and a key trade and investment destination for international companies. Louisiana provides a gateway to 38 interior states and grants manufacturers unmatched access to worldwide markets through the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, the state has seven designated Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), providing foreign companies with customs-free options for the import, manufacture or reshipment of goods.

The OIC team includes representatives throughout the world covering Canada, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Together, the international team showcases Louisiana’s value proposition to potential investors and traders across the globe.

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International Services

The Office of International Commerce assists the executives of qualified foreign-based businesses with an interest in locating in the U.S.

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Calendar of Events

LED’s Office of International Commerce (OIC) event calendar provides an opportunity for Louisiana companies and economic…

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STEP Grant

The STEP Grant program is designed to help Louisiana small businesses generate new export revenue and create or retain jobs resulting from sales to foreign markets.

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Foreign Direct Investment

Ranked No. 1 for per capita foreign direct investment every year since 2008, Louisiana’s status as a national leader in international business investment is no accident – it’s the result of sustained relationship building and reinvestment.

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