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Strictly Business Episode 22: LSU Coach Jay Johnson

Building successful teams in sports or business takes work. In the latest episode of Business Report’s Strictly Business, LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson shares his...

Is Louisiana ‘uniquely positioned’ to be an offshore wind leader?

It’s no secret that major offshore wind projects are under development in wind-rich areas along the nation’s East and West coasts. But how likely...

The site for this proposed development near Zachary just sold for $4.5M

A 201-acre tract set for the Templeton Ridge Development site near Zachary recently changed hands. Templeton EBR LLC, represented by Ryan Power, purchased the property...

See which local coffee shop opened a new location downtown 

City Roots Coffee Bar quietly opened a second shop in City Plaza downtown.  The new location opened Oct. 22 in the former Zolia Bistro space...

Mayoral candidates weigh in on the SafeBR report

Editor’s note: This story has been updated since its original publication to include a statement from candidate Ted James.  A pair of mayoral candidates weighed...

Tigeraire vs. Tiger Woods: Whose logo will prevail?

One Baton Rouge company is taking on a Goliath of golf: Tiger Woods. Tech startup Tigeraire, known for its wearable athletic cooling technology, is...

Nathan Rust: Prestigious Painting

The painting business has become more competitive over the last decade, and to stay competitive, it takes strong client relationships, says Prestigious Painting owner...

This program is turning high schoolers into business owners

Starting a business as a high school student is no easy feat. Most teenagers lack the financial resources to turn an idea into a reality,...

A real estate development group just paid $3M for this building on Picardy

An Oklahoma-based commercial real estate development group has purchased the Sage Rehabilitation Outpatient and Day Neuro building on Picardy Avenue. McGee Commercial Real Estate owner...

A residential subdivision is coming to Juban Crossing

The Juban Crossing Community Development District recently purchased property as part of a residential development near the Juban Crossing Shopping Center. The district, represented by...

Homebuilder sells lots in local subdivisions for $1.49M

A Delaware-registered company purchased seven lots across three subdivisions, including two in Denham Springs. CF KL Assets 2019-3 LLC purchased lots in the Oak Villas,...

Who bought this Prairieville industrial property near I-10 for $1.1M?

A 13,500-square-foot industrial building was sold in Prairieville to continue as an industrial wholesale location for rigging products. Greg Denova purchased the property through American...

This South Sherwood office space sold for $1.2M

A South Sherwood Forest Boulevard property that houses an AT&T retail/training office recently changed hands. Daniel Kennedy Properties LLC purchased the property from Global Land...

See how this nonprofit is looking to improve workforce development 

An alliance of community organizations has launched a new initiative called SKILLED BR. Its goal: Boost job prospects and wages across Baton Rouge by offering...
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OLOL launches the first comprehensive cell therapy program in Baton Rouge 

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has launched a new hematologic malignancy cell therapy program, the first of its kind in Baton Rouge.  The...

Local influencer launches social media management company

Baton Rouge food and lifestyle influencer Jordan Basham—better known by her social media handle @Wheretogeaux225—last week announced the launch of her own social media...

How is BTR’s nonstop flight to DC faring one year later?

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s nonstop service to Washington’s Reagan International Airport (DCA) is operating at an average of 76% capacity in 2024, according to...

Strictly Business Episode 21: Secrets of the Best Places to Work

How do you build an award-winning workplace culture? In its October 2024 episode, Strictly Business answers that question with a panel of three executives at...

What the latest numbers show about the Baton Rouge area housing market 

Pending sales and new listings in the Baton Rouge area housing market continue to see a decline year over year, the newest report from...

Louisiana roofer issued cease-and-desist over alleged fraudulent activity

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued a cease-and-desist order to Zechariah “Zach” Moore and Roofing Guys, a Lafayette-based roofing contractor that serves the Capital...