Founded in 1990, the Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance
(LCIA) is a joint venture between plants and suppliers,
representing 750 members with more than 50,000 employees
from Louisiana's petrochemical industry and related
businesses. LCIA represents the interests of its members
before legislative and regulatory bodies and promotes
a positive public image for the industry as a whole.
As
one of the state's largest taxpayers, Louisiana's chemical
industry contributes and generates nearly $1 billion
each year in tax revenues for Louisiana.
The
Louisiana chemical industry directly employs over 30,000
citizens, paying salaries that total over $1.7 billion
per year.
The
average salary in the Louisiana chemical industry is
roughly $55,000, 64% higher than the state average.
The Louisiana chemical industry also provides income
for about 240,000 Louisiana citizens.
In all, LCIA is a united voice of industrial plants
and small business owners who are the “hometown”
friends, voters, agents and suppliers working to make
a living in the chemical/refining marketplace. The strength
of the partnership means progress and survival for an
industry providing jobs and maintaining a healthy, safe
and high-quality life in Louisiana.
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