Eye on the Market Highlights – June 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our June 2012 Eye on the Market include:
Louisiana up 14 spots in 2012 Best States for Business – Chief Executive
Louisiana in Top 10 for State Economic Momentum– NOLA.com
Louisiana earns ‘A’ for small-business friendliness – Kauffman Foundation
Lafayette #1 among “Best Mid-Size Cities for a Job”– Forbes
A Tech Buildup on the Bayou – The Wall Street Journal
New Orleans is Beginning to Attract National Retailers– NOLA.com
‘Tide Has Turned’ for South La. Commercial Market – Business Report
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Eye on the Market Highlights – April 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our April 2012 Eye on the Market include:
- 50 Fastest Growing U.S. Metros: New Orleans & Gulfport-Biloxi
SunHerald - Baton Rouge among “Top 25 Hardest Working Towns in America”
Parade - How Louisiana is Luring Startups
Time - La. Nonfarm Employment Sets All-Time Record
La. Workforce Commission - SE Tylose Announces Major Investment in Plaquemine
$120 million investment, 30 new direct jobs - Oceaneering Announces Expansion in Morgan City
$5 million capital investment, 200 new direct & 1,700 retained jobs
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Stirling Properties Included in 2012 LSU 100

Eye on the Market Highlights – February 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our February 2012 Eye on The Market include:
- Shreveport listed among 5 Markets Beating the Housing Bust
SmartMoney - Baton Rouge ranked 7th for Job Growth through 2020
Business Report - Lafayette’s Median Income Growth Leads Nation’s Metros
The Independent - GE Capital announces creation of technology center in New Orleans
Louisiana Economic Development - Army plans expansion at Fort Polk in Central Louisiana
The Advocate - La. restaurants expected to lead 2012 industry growth
Business Report - Chain restaurants, retailers increasingly locating on north shore
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Eye on the Market Highlights – January 2012
Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South. We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, news, economic development announcements, reports and more in one convenient place. Some highlights from our January 2012 Eye on The Market include:
- Louisiana 4th Most “Competitive” State in Job Growth – New Geography
- Louisiana Ranked Top State for Film Production – P3 Update
- VIDEO: Louisiana Schools Make the Grade – NBC Nightly News
- B.R. #7 on Forbes’ List of Where Jobs Will Be in 2012 – Business Report
- MS Gulf Coast Business Leaders Optimistic about 2012 – SunHerald
- Lafayette Regional’s Passenger Count Sets Record – The Independent
- 2011 Year in Review – Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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Stirling Properties Leases Space to Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc. at United Plaza XII


