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What BREC says about its 2022 audit
External auditors have OK’d BREC’s 2022 financial statements as the agency aims to catch up in filing its annual audits with the state.
Eisner Amper,...
C100 and LABI partner to host an inaugural Apprenticeship Summit
The Committee of 100 for Economic Development and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry are partnering to host their first-ever Apprenticeship Summit in...
LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois talks Trump tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. trade partners like China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
Tariffs...
Here’s what Capital Region tech pros say will be trending in 2025
If 2024 was the year of AI, what does that make 2025?
This year marked a number of tech milestones in the Capital Region. LSU...
Broome out as National League of Cities president
After losing her reelection bid, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will no longer serve as president of the National League of Cities.
Comprising 2,700 local leaders...
See how much more it will cost to tailgate at LSU games next season
LSU football season ticket and parking renewals for 2025 are now available, but the prices have gone up.
After approval from the LSU Board of...
For Baton Rouge restaurants, 2024 brought a smorgasbord of challenges
Baton Rouge experienced a lot of movement in the restaurant industry in 2024. Several large franchises and Louisiana-founded eateries put roots down in the...
A new med spa has just opened in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge’s med spa industry is growing with a new addition to the city.
Skin10 Med Spa opened earlier this month at the Drusilla Office...
$21M settlement reached in Capital Region I-12 flood class action
A settlement agreement has received preliminary approval in a class action lawsuit over an Interstate 12 median wall that may have worsened flooding in...
What we know about the $12B data center being planned for West Feliciana Parish
Hut 8, a bitcoin miner headquartered in Miami, is planning to build a massive AI data center in West Feliciana Parish.
The company will invest...
Are Baton Rouge retail shops experiencing a holiday rush or holiday flop?
In today’s challenging economy, the costs to run locally-owned retail businesses in Baton Rouge aren’t what they once were. With rent on the rise...
The elite AI Alliance has a new member, and they’re from Baton Rouge
LSU has become the first Louisiana institution, in higher education and industry, to join the AI Alliance.
LSU received its invitation from the global organization...
This industrial property in Livingston Parish just sold for $43.8M
A global investment firm has acquired the Epic pipe fabrication and distribution facility property in Livingston Parish.
New York-based Fortress Investment Group purchased the 70-acre...
The leadership shakeup continues at Nexus Louisiana
After more than two years at the helm, Calvin Mills Jr. will be stepping down from leading Nexus Louisiana in January.
Mills was tapped as...
This Baton Rouge catering company recently opened its first brick-and-mortar
Odom’s Kitchen has opened its first lunch spot and event venue.
Co-owners D’Andra and Brandon Odom opened the location on Delcourt Avenue, off Airline Highway...
LSU researchers develop tool to balance flood mitigation with urban redevelopment
Researchers with LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment have developed a new tool aimed at helping Baton Rouge city planners boost flood resilience...
These firms are in the running to develop the new downtown master plan
Baton Rouge civic leaders this week announced the trio of out-of-state planning firms that have been shortlisted to help develop a new master plan...
LMOGA leader: Trump signals a ‘welcome departure’ for state’s oil and gas industry
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Faucheux sees bright days ahead for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry.
Speaking at the Press Club of...
Speedy Eats is launching its first unmanned drive-thru store
Baton Rouge startup Speedy Eats is aiming to launch its first unmanned drive-thru store on Dec. 13, owner Speed Bancroft tells Daily Report.
Speedy Eats,...
This is the latest on BREC’s audits
Months after completing its first audit in three years, BREC remains behind on those for 2022 and 2023.
But COO Andrea Roberts now says the...
