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Louisiana receives $155.7 million in GOMESA money 

Louisiana on Monday snagged $155.7 million in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act revenue-sharing funds for coastal restoration efforts, derived from offshore energy production. Plaquemines...

Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: The highest profile corner in...

According to state traffic counts, this property sees the most daily traffic of any intersection in Prairieville with 47,235 vehicles along Airline Highway and...

Roundup: US home sales / Toilet paper / Entergy plant 

Homebuyers: Americans signed more contracts in February to buy homes, but the gains are likely relics of a moment before the coronavirus outbreak sent...

Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors Breaux Nader and Brandon...

While the chances of an economic recession have increased, there are a lot of market factors at play regarding if and how long it...

Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: The Families First Coronavirus...

      All American businesses with fewer than 500 employees are being affected by the FFCRA.  Details and guidance seem to come at a snail’s pace—except...

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, LABI’s Stephen Waguespack to explain federal coronavirus aid package during...

Congress is expected to pass the $2 trillion federal stimulus package today, and President Donald Trump says he'll quickly sign it. Once approved, the...

‘LaPolitics’: The task force structure, personalities behind state’s response

The major disaster declaration for Louisiana that was approved this week by President Donald J. Trump not only sets the stage for an influx...

Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Social distancing can still...

First, let’s reframe the phrase “social distancing” to “physical distancing." We can and should still try to be “social” during this period when most...

Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Triple frontage on primary thoroughfare

With 455 feet of prominent frontage along one of Baton Rouge’s primary thoroughfares, Florida Boulevard, this 4.61-acre property presents many options. This stretch of...

Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisor Tony Boagni: Time to...

There could be investment opportunities that coincide with COVID-19, a chance to take advantage of what is happening in the market. It might be...

Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: Telecommuting tips

While telecommuting is not a new concept, it is something that most employers and employees don’t have much experience dealing with until the recent...

‘Business Report’ moves Business Awards and Hall of Fame celebration to May 7 

Baton Rouge Business Report is postponing its annual Business Awards and Hall of Fame celebration scheduled for May 7 in light of new coronavirus...

Roundup: Testing site resumes / Business tips / Federal relief package 

Update: The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness community testing site at Baton Rouge General Mid City will resume today for patients...

Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Should I head to...

The Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security, in partnership with Baton Rouge General and other local hospitals and providers, has now opened a COVID-19 drive-thru...

White House proposes $850B economic stimulus package 

The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency economic rescue package for businesses and taxpayers amid the coronavirus crisis, a sweeping stimulus...

Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Multi-tenant office building near OLOL

This office building is located between Our Lady of The Lake Hospital and Perkins Road in the dense medical corridor along Essen Lane. Priced...

State set to lose $1.5M a day from casino closures 

For the first time in state history, all 20 casinos will be closed for at least two weeks, upon orders today from the Louisiana...

Roundup: We want to hear from you / BRAF relief fund / Trials delayed

Write to us: Daily Report is working hard to get information to Baton Rouge area businesses as the state and city work to combat...

Off the market: Sherwood Tower, Sherwood II sold for undisclosed price

A local group of investors has scooped up Sherwood Tower and Sherwood II for an undisclosed price, according to property records.  David Roberts, CEO of...

NexusLA releases draft strategic plan

NexusLA, formerly known as the Research Park Corp., has released a draft, two-year strategic plan based in part on the results of a local...