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LED’s Susan Bourgeois wants to change the narrative on Louisiana’s economy
Transforming how people perceive Louisiana’s economy is a top priority for Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois.
Bourgeois on Monday shared changes that are being...
Ahead of a tax renewal vote, here’s what an audit says about BREC’s financial...
In the first audit released of BREC in nearly three years, an independent auditor describes three instances of misappropriation on BREC funds for the...
Here’s what tops the agenda for this week’s Metro Council meeting
An ordinance to create the River Center Economic Development District and define its boundaries will be heard during a public hearing at Wednesday night’s...
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,...
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...
How LSU’s student-run cybersecurity center is protecting Louisiana higher ed
It’s been nearly a year since the ribbon was cut on LSU’s student-run Security Operations Center, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that aims to protect...
Baton Rouge is no stranger to the upswing in million-dollar homes
The percentage of million-dollar homes across America has reached an all-time high, and that trend is continuing in the Baton Rouge area.
According to a...
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...
Smalls Sliders signs deal to expand across Florida Panhandle
Smalls Sliders, the burger chain brainchild of Brandon Landry, signed its second multiunit agreement with Florida-based operating group DPC Smalls Investments, bolstering the brand’s...
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...
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...
Is there an untapped market for late-night dining in Baton Rouge?
After 9 p.m., there are only a handful of places to get a late-night bite in Baton Rouge.
Some restaurant owners believe it’s not worth...
See what challenges the Capital Region residential housing market faces
Limited inventory remains a major challenge in the Capital Region’s residential housing market. That’s according to Patt Wattam with RE/MAX First, who says even...
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...
Civic leaders partnering to enhance, revitalize downtown Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Downtown Development District, Visit Baton Rouge and the city-parish on Monday announced that...
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...
Baton Rouge’s Stratos Elevator is acquired by a Houston company
Houston-based Integrity Elevator Solutions has acquired Stratos Elevator of Baton Rouge, the companies announced late Friday.
Founded in 1989 in Virginia, Stratos Elevator moved into...
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...
