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Area consumers are spending less on discretionary items, but a steady stream of new retailers is contributing to an optimistic forecast.
Real estate experts say Baton Rouge boasts one of the most favorable markets in the country.
New construction and a weaker dollar make the petrochemical industry one of the area’s vital economic engines.
The capital city’s thriving public sector provides stability during difficult times.
Storm clouds are swirling around the national economy but Baton Rouge appears to be protected--at least for this year.
The arts don't just improve our quality of life and enrich the learning experience for school children, they also are a recruitment tool for businesses. Please help the Community Fund for the Arts during their annual campaign drive. Plus: Special session targets business, education; Advocate explains education coverage; citizens make the difference in ethics reform; Moret deserves salary; BRAF tracking progress and Metro Council does a good job with recent appointments.
March 11, 2008 issue
With a golf course among its many amenities, Santa Maria property values continue to increase at a staggering rate.
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Airport head chases down other low-fare air carriers even as Frontier prepares for departure.
After some initial glitches, East Feliciana takes another shot at getting a film studio built in the parish.
Newer, roomier boats could be part of the plan by Hollywood Casino and Belle of Baton Rouge to compete against Pinnacle.
Hard-core research was the first step for two long-time friends who wanted to turn their idea into reality.
From accountants to lawyers, more companies are toying with fixed price billing, but in some cases hourly billing can’t be replaced.
Florida native Frank Zondlo dropped out of high school and never planned on making Baton Rouge his home. Now, at 21, he owns a Web firm and has big plans for the future.
More than 13,400 women and their children sought services from the state’s 20 domestic violence programs last year.
Not everybody is a fan of the country French look, which showcases south Louisiana’s culture and dominates residential design in the Capital Region.
Real estate agents gear up for power selling as the Baton Rouge market normalizes from the post-Katrina bump.
Capital Region home prices remain steady despite a large inventory, real estate insiders say.
Here are the five most expensive homes sold in the Capital Region in 2007.
While the national economy is ailing, things are booming in Baton Rouge, thanks to the continued hurricane rebuilding, the booming oil industry and the solid core of government and education jobs. Sometimes the fact that Louisiana does everything different than the rest of the country is a good thing.
Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Legislature deserve credit for passing ethics reform. If the goal of the session was to improve perception and win points nationally, that was accomplished. But the reforms don't mean that big businesses will start flocking to Louisiana.
March 11, 2008 issue
March 11, 2008
March 11, 2008 issue
March 11, 2008 issue
Even as a child, Marcus Lewis wanted to be in Ebony magazine. In 2006, he was, as one of its “Top Bachelors of the Year.”
What do you think of the Legislature's plans to cut $120 million in social spending and higher education programs from the state budget?
