What is LABI?
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI):

• is the largest and most effective business lobbying group in Louisiana;
• was formed over thirty years ago by business leaders from all over the state;
• unified the state's business community into a strong, well-financed, properly staffed organization;
• speaks for business and industry, not only during legislative sessions, but year-round;
• is a proven force in Louisiana government.

Why does my business need LABI?
Each year, many groups attempt to persuade the Louisiana Legislature to enact laws that favor their special interests, and their best interest is often directly opposed to your best interest. Most companies cannot afford to spend the time or money and hire the personnel necessary to keep up with the many issues that affect their business income and then successfully lobby their position to state government. Joining LABI means they unite with their peers from around the state to accomplish their objectives with much less expense.

What makes LABI so successful?
Part of our success is because LABI's nine full-time lobbyists provide the capacity for the Louisiana business community to be a presence at the various committee meetings and on both floors simultaneously during legislative sessions.

Another part of our success is due to the involvment of our four affilliate political action committees (PACs) in hundreds of legislative and judicial elections around the entire state. The PACs help recruit and elect pro-business candidates for the legislature and judiciary. In addition, the PACs monitor and evaluate the voting records of elected officials on important issues that affect Louisiana businesses.