Saints' Paris game called economic win for Louisiana region

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 23:02 · Archive

Louisiana economic officials said the Saints' game in Paris strengthened business links with France despite the team's 16-10 loss.

Louisiana state and local officials who accompanied the New Orleans Saints to Paris said the trip was an economic win for the region, despite the team's 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game presented a rare opportunity for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and dozens of other league, government and business leaders at an exclusive pregame breakfast hosted by Saints owner Gayle Benson.

Louisiana Economic Development said the trip advanced long-term business interests rather than delivering short-term gains. The office hosted a Louisiana Now event and connected with dozens of French companies with an eye towards expansion. Rachel Shields of Louisiana Economic Development said the visit gave her office an opportunity to connect with approximately 100 French business leaders with Louisiana counterparts to carry forward business momentum.

Shields noted that French companies already employ about 10,000 people in Louisiana, and that Louisiana is responsible for seven per cent of U.S. exports to France. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he had 'zero doubt' the Saints would return to play more games in France.

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Louisiana economic officials call Saints’ Paris game a victory for regionGroundwork laid for expansion of business ties, cultural exchangesWAFB · 26 Oct, 22:36
Louisiana economic officials call Saints’ Paris game a victory for regionGroundwork laid for expansion of business ties, cultural exchangesKNOE · 26 Oct, 22:36

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