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See what’s planned for this Nicholson Drive property
A real estate investment group has purchased property on Nicholson Drive off West McKinley and West Grant streets to build a convenience store.
RBC Capital,...
LED past underperformance is a top priority for the Committee of 100
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication to clarify that C100’s concerns surround LED’s past underperformance.
Addressing the past shortcomings of...
See what recent staff changes have occurred at BRAC
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber has made significant staff and organizational changes over the past three months.
In addition to Lori Melancon being named president...
Baton Rouge company to assume chemical production from DuPont
Baton Rouge-based Deltech Holdings will be assuming the production of divinylbenzene from DuPont, the companies announced Tuesday.
Deltech Holdings, a portfolio company of New York-based...
Yet another one-time payment has been approved for Louisiana judges
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication.
Louisiana judges are set to receive a one-time supplemental payment of $1,500 from the...
Local business donates fleet of street sweepers to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful
Elite Waste & Construction Services on Thursday donated seven street sweepers and two waste disposal trucks to assist Keep Tiger Town Beautiful in cleaning...
Strictly Business Episode 19: Capital Region Business Outlook
What key market trends and conditions are driving Capital Region business right now? What policy and regulatory changes are helping and hurting Louisiana companies?
Those...
Starbucks proposed for site near Burbank Drive
A group of local investors is proposing to bring a new Starbucks to a steadily growing area in Baton Rouge.
Asterrone LLC of Metairie, a...
This local beauty brand starts a GoFundMe to raise business capital
It’s no secret: Business hasn’t been the same for small companies since the pandemic. This is especially evident for minority-owned businesses.
The owner of Breedlove...
A property sale paves the way for a new Mexican restaurant in Gonzales
A local investor has purchased land on La. 44 near Interstate 10 in Gonzales for a Mexican restaurant.
Bully’s Investments LLC purchased the land from...
Brown & Root unjust enrichment claim against CSRS subsidiary thrown out
Baton Rouge federal Judge Brian Jackson has dismissed with prejudice Brown & Root Industrial Services’ claim for unjust enrichment against CSRS subsidiary Fides Consulting.
The...
What is downtown Baton Rouge’s office occupancy rate?
Downtown Baton Rouge has an 88% office building occupancy rate higher than overall city and national occupancy rates, according to a presentation by the...
Here’s the latest on BREC’s new 10-year master plan
After a couple of delays, BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson will “definitely” be presenting a report on the agency’s new 10-year master plan at the...
Local auto glass company faces lawsuit over alleged overtime violations
A collective action lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act has been filed against Advanced Windshield Repair Inc., a Baton Rouge auto...
Why this local bakery is closing its Bocage location
The owner of CounterspaceBR, a buzzing Baton Rouge bakery, is closing her Jefferson Highway storefront so she can prioritize her health.
After months of deliberation...
D.R. Horton purchases lots in this Zachary community
National homebuilder D.R. Horton has purchased 18 lots in the Brook Hollow community in Zachary for $1 million, according to sales documents filed Friday...
Five ways that business executives can support employee mental health
Let’s face it, mental health is more than a trending topic. Mental illnesses affect some 20% of adults in the U.S., according to the...
Rapid sepsis test at OLOL saves lives in minutes
Within eight minutes, patients at Our Lady of the Lake hospitals can get a life-saving diagnosis.
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals....
More lots are on the way in University Club
A pair of filings at University Club are in the works to add 130 lots between two villages in the community, which will be...
ThreeSixtyEight leads rebrand of national workforce development organization
Baton Rouge-based creative agency ThreeSixtyEight recently spearheaded a rebrand and relaunch of EQOS, a national nonprofit that has developed a framework for measuring the...
