Investors purchase four properties in Geismar industrial park

A pair of local investors bought four properties in the Geismar industrial park in two separate transactions totaling $7.2 million, according to Elifin Realty’s...

US job openings are the lowest they have been since 2021

U.S. job openings fell in April to the lowest level since 2021. But they remain at historically strong levels despite high interest rates and...

LED extends program offering support for Louisiana startups

Louisiana Economic Development has secured a second round of federal funding for a program that aims to keep Louisiana-born startups in the state. The Louisiana...

Could Trump fast track oil and gas mergers?

Former president Donald Trump suggested to oil executive donors this month that he could ease the Federal Trade Commission’s scrutiny of their industry’s mergers...

Fight or flight: See how storms are strengthening quicker than local evacuation plans

In the past, Louisiana-based emergency managers tilted toward “flight,” leading evacuations that moved tens of thousands of people to safer ground before storms made...

Legislature passes resolution to study economic impact of Louisiana’s music industry

The House voted Thursday to create a subcommittee to study the makeup of the state's music industry ecosystem and its economic impact, the USA...

Roundup: Justin Jefferson / Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade / Travel spending

Geaux Tigers: The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with superstar wide receiver—and former LSU player—Justin Jefferson on a contract extension that makes him...

Is the insurance industry flirting with danger?

Despite warnings of a potential surge in Atlantic storms this summer, insurance for catastrophes is once again attracting capital, the Wall Street Journal reports.  Researchers...

See what local eatery is moving to Mid City

DC Eats, a local restaurant that has served the community at its location on Plank Road for five years, is moving to Mid City. The...

Roundup: Bocage / Oil output / Factory activity

Front yard pride: Baton Rouge’s Bocage was recently named among the top neighborhoods in the country for beautiful front yards. Bocage front yards ranked...

Louisiana’s fledgling hemp industry remains largely intact

A bill aiming to ban edible hemp products in Louisiana has died in the Legislature, Louisiana Illuminator reports.  On the House floor Friday, members attempted...

See what made it into the state budget before final approval 

The Legislature on Sunday approved some $48 billion in budget bills, restoring funding for a $2,000 stipend for teachers but cutting spending on early...

CEOs made nearly 200 times more than their workers last year

The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for...

Roundup: Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser / Trump’s next steps / Beer acquisition 

Press club: Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will be the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, June 3. Plans...

Oil companies in Vermont must now pay for damage from climate change

Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate...

This former Baton Rouge bank just sold for $1.67 million

The former Crestmark Bank building on Highlandia Drive has sold for $1.67 million, according to sales documents filed Wednesday with the East Baton Rouge...

How to safeguard your business for hurricane season

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins Saturday, and it's predicted to be an extremely active one. In the June edition of Business Report, Christian Leach, vice...

See which local salon brand is expanding with a new location 

Eggie Salon Studio is expanding with a second location, InRegister reports.  In an expansion from its Goodwood location, the studio has acquired the Air Salon...

Get a first look at Chicky Sandos’s first brick-and-mortar location

Baton Rouge-based food truck Chicky Sandos, known for its “Nashville-inspired, Louisiana-based” hot chicken, has moved on to its next chapter with its first brick-and-mortar...

See what the latest numbers show about inflation

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in...