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The Advocate
Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Tech jobs in Louisiana

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Can Louisiana still become a tech hub that everyone hoped and some people predicted years ago? 

It's been up and down. Since the pandemic, the state's economic boosters have hoped that the rise of remote work would bring a torrent of tech workers, attracted by the warmer weather and Louisiana's vibrant culture.

A flood of software engineers never arrived (and many companies have started to call back remote workers), but some smaller companies are seeing the value of a Louisiana outpost, even if many employees are still based elsewhere.

You can check out Rich Collins' story here. 

Have a great day and thanks for reading. 

 
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