Caitie Burkes, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Year in review: A rough year for construction in Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge metro area has posted year-over-year losses in construction jobs for the...

Year in review: Baton Rouge restaurant closures in 2019

The Baton Rouge area saw at least a couple dozen restaurant closures throughout 2019,...

Young Entrepreneurs Academy broadens reach to Zachary, Central

In its second year, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge is becoming more...

Michigan company buys apartments off Harrell’s Ferry Road

The Michigan-based Contour Companies—which operates the Sable Chase at Sherwood apartments in Baton Rouge—has...

Louisiana Marathon expected to draw 8,000 runners

The Louisiana Marathon is expected to attract 8,000 runners over the Jan. 17-19 weekend,...

‘Tis the pop-up retail season

The concept of pop-up retail—leasing brick-and-mortar space solely during the holiday season—is proving popular with both Baton Rouge retailers and shopping centers.

Personal income in Louisiana grew in Q3, but not as quickly as U.S. average

Personal income across Louisiana grew by 3.4% during the third quarter this year compared...

LSU fans scooping up BTR flights to Atlanta ahead of Dec. 28 semifinal

The 2019 College Football Playoff semifinals might be 10 days away, but round-trip flights...

Baton Rouge dog treat maker expands sales

Since launching its second generation of products in July, Marsh Dog—the Baton Rouge company...

Local restaurants among Entergy customers footing $10B+ building spree

As Entergy Louisiana customers, local restaurants are going to have to help pay for...