Earlier this week GamePolitics reported on Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's announcement that EA Sports would establish a game testing center on the LSU campus.
Today's edition of The Advocate reports that state officials had to sweeten EA's deal to the tune of $750,000 due to last minute competition from another (unnamed) state:
Of the EA deal, Stephen Moret (left), secretary of Louisiana's Department of Economic Development, said:
This is really, really big. This company, without question, is at the very top of the list. EA’s decision to come here would be comparable in the film industry to Pixar or The Walt Disney Company coming to build a studio in Louisiana.
GP: We wonder if the competing state may have been Texas. As GamePolitics previously reported, Texas. Gov. Rick Perry met with EA at E3 in Los Angeles.
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Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
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Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
Thanks good job;
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YES.
Now I don't have to get off my ass for the important shit anymore!
Whats next, ordering pizza from Xbox live?
Wait... I think that sounds like a good idea.
But I think voting should MAKE you get off your ass, and see outside or a second while you go vote. I mean, your picking the president of the United States of America for God's Sake... least you can do is drive down there and punch out a card.
Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
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Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
Electronic Arts is partnering with Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to create a global quality assurance testing center in Baton Rouge, primarily to test EA Sports titles.
The new establishment enjoys the support of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who calls it "a terrific win for the city and the future of our state," noting innovation in the state's economic development initiatives.
Governor Jindal says the testing center will create 20 full-time jobs, and more than 200 part-time jobs for LSU students. "I know this will be a dream job for some kids, but it is also a key part of strengthening our state's economic development so we become the best place in the world to do business, and all of our children can stay right here at home to pursue their dreams," says the Governor.
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jillcatrina
Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
awesome. im from louisiana, and they really need strong industries to invest in the state. before katrina, new orleans was a popular place to shoot movies, so hopefully this will help bring back some of that commerce.
Re: Louisiana Had to Sweeten Pot to Win EA Facility
Interesting. In any case, as long as the economic gain to the state is greater than the incentives it took to get them there, I'd say it's all good.
-Gray17