How to Meet and Date Rich Men in Louisiana, USA

Located in the southern part of United States, Louisiana is brimming with historical and natural attractions. Though not really known for its economic prowess in the current context, the state nevertheless draws wealthy people with its natural resources and unique culture. So if you are looking to meet well-to-do singles who love to live the good life, head to the Pelican State and turn on your charm full blast.

Get to know the Energy Barons

The main elements of the Louisiana economy are the production of minerals, particularly oil and natural gas, but also sulphur, lime, salt and lignite; petroleum refining; chemical and petrochemical manufacturing. Of these, energy exploration and production has long been a significant aspect of the state’s economy with oil, petroleum and natural gas constituting its major products. Louisiana contains just under 10 percent of all known U.S. oil reserves and is the country's third largest producer of petroleum. Its reserves of natural gas are even larger and it produces just over one-quarter of all U.S. supplies. Louisiana petroleum refineries produce around 15 billion gallons gasoline annually - enough to fill up 800 million automobile gas tanks, making the state the third leading refiner1. The state's 16 refineries include one of the four largest in the Western Hemisphere and among the companies with Louisiana production facilities are Exxon, Shell, Citgo. Mobil, Marathon, Conoco, BP and STAR. In addition to producing gasoline, Louisiana refineries also produce jet fuels, lubricants and some 600 other petroleum products. So if you want to meet the richest men in this state, look out for wealthy industrialists and company executives at the convention centers, business conferences or luxury hotels in the central business districts of the city downtowns or in any of the Business Improvement Districts across the state.

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Fish in rich waters

With the Gulf of Mexico to its south, fishing has long been an important commercial activity in Louisiana. the state’s commercial fishing industry catches about 25 percent of all the seafood landed in America. The state is the largest producer of shrimp and oysters in the U.S. Louisiana waters also yield menhaden, crab, butterfish, drum, red snapper, tuna and tile fish as well as a variety of game fish, including tarpon. The state's freshwater fishery is considered the most diversified in the U.S., and, in addition to fish, its commercial ponds and the Atchafalaya River Basin swamp produce millions of pounds of crawfish annually. All this implies that fishing continues to be a profitable economic activity in Louisiana; so keep an eye out for owners of large fishing vessels, executives with fishing companies or even officials of the many associations of the fisheries department who are all likely to lead a comfortable life.

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Go Sight-seeing

Tourism is a major Louisiana industry employing over 87,000 workers. Travelers spend an estimated $5.2 billion in the state each year. Major tourist attractions include the New Orleans and particularly the French Quarter where the best known area is the entertainment section, with its famous restaurants, bars, jazz clubs and hotels, mostly concentrated on Bourbon Street. The swamplands of Louisiana are another attraction - these sprawl throughout the state in an interesting display of some of the most fantastic landscapes known to the entire country. The most popular starting point for the swamp tours is New Orleans but they are also available from places like Lafayette and Slidell. other equally popular draws of the state are the Cajun Country, antebellum plantation homes, Jazz, distinctive food, deep sea and freshwater fishing, hunting, the Mardi Gras and more than 100 other festivals, hiking and camping, canoeing and Mississippi River boat rides. So if you happen to find yourself in this Southern paradise, don’t hesitate to explore all its attractions. And if you can afford it, do it in style like taking a luxury cruise down the Mississippi or staying at any of the opulent and historic antebellum homes. Such indulgences will not only throw you in the company of other wealthy guests and visitors but also put you in touch with the high-paid professionals in the hospitality sector like guides, chefs, tour managers, not to speak of the executives and owners of the profit-making travel companies.

Drop in on movie sets

New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge are home to a thriving film industry and thus attract some of the most successful names in the entertainment industry. State financial incentives since 2002 and aggressive promotion have given Louisiana the nickname "Hollywood South". Some Louisiana urban environments have a multicultural, multilingual heritage, being so strongly influenced by a mixture of 18th-century French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures that they are considered to be somewhat exceptional in the US. Along with its distinctive culture, Louisiana has also inherited a unique architecture and cityscape because of its colonial history. Before the American purchase of the territory, the current Louisiana State had been both a Spanish and French colony within the United States. All these factors have made Louisiana a favorite location for filming and the hub of entertainment industry in the American South. In case you are as much attracted to glamour as to big bucks, keep track of any movies or TV shows being filmed in the state and you are sure to find among the actors or the show’s professionals a guy who is single and doesn’t mind being given a tour of the place by an attractive local.

Hang out at the upscale nightspots

Known for its distinct French Creole architecture, as well as its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage, New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music - particularly as the birthplace of jazz - and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras which attracts wealthy vacationers from all over the country. Even if you are not able to time your New Orleans visit during any of its festivals, there are still ample upscale recreational options in the city which will throw you in the company of well-heeled singles. The Bombay Bar exudes a classic gentleman's club atmosphere in the Prince Conti Hotel and this upscale haven is complete with pricey cognacs and leather chairs. The renowned Carousel Bar is a classic piano bar in many regards but with a – literal – twist. Frequented by Hemingway, Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, here you may just come upon a wealthy single with literary tastes. Bar Tonique is another place in New Orleans where sophisticated singles gather on evenings for smooth cocktails while young city suits may be seen heading to Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse where the food's as rich as the drinks are strong and guests like to immerse themselves in the dark and masculine décor like Dean and Frank of years ago. The upscale pubs and bars of Baton Rouge too attract a healthy share of wealthy singles looking to indulge in good food, wine and music – some of the places worth checking out here are The Office, Sullivan’s Ringside, 600 Main, the Wine Loft, M Bar, Who’s Who and a whole lot else. In downtown Shreveport, the Red River District has traditionally been the prime recreational area though first-timers are sometimes surprised by its quaint size.

However the district is home to several recreational options - From comedy clubs to amazing music and more, the district is Shreveport's pride and joy. As you mingle with rich singles here, you can Dine at a five-star restaurant or soak in some jazz – in essence experience the good life that Louisiana is so well known for.

Reference:

  1. Division of Administration – About Louisiana – History & Culture