​​​​New state law opens NIL floodgates for MatchPoint Connection

MatchPoint Connection, a Baton Rouge firm that connects brands with influencers, has facilitated $760,000 in executed contracts with LSU athletes looking to market their name, image and likeness this month alone, CEO Brian Oliver says.Β 

Capital Region home flipping up 35% in first quarter of 2022

The number of houses or condos flipped in the Baton Rouge area during the first three months of this year was up almost 35% compared to the previous quarter and more than 160% compared to last year, a real estate data firm says.Β 

Louisiana near US basement on income growth

Louisiana workers’ personal income grew at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter...

SBA looks to grow microlending, expand small business contracting

Expanding access to small loans and helping contractors get federal infrastructure work are priorities for the U.S. Small Business Administration in Louisiana, SBA regional administrator Ted James says.Β 

Recession or not, bankers urge business owners to prepare for rocky times

Business owners might be a little more cautious than usual, but the sorts of things they should be doing aren’t necessarily all that different from how they normally run their business, bankers say.Β 

Five Guys franchise near LSU’s North Gate closes

The Five Guys franchise on Highland Road near LSU’s North Gate has closed, the listing agent confirms.

Williams Jet Center owners plan further development in north Baton Rouge

The owners of Williams Jet Center say they are buying more land near the airport for their own business and future development.

Baton Rouge entrepreneur injured in North Carolina plane crash

A Baton Rouge entrepreneur was injured Thursday when a small plane he was in crashed near a North Carolina campground.Β 

Following generation ‘alert,’ regulators keeping close eye on summer power usage

Last week, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional power grid that includes Louisiana, issued a β€œmaximum generation alert.”

Controversial rezoning proposal for Citiplace hotel to be deferred

An application to rezone one of the last undeveloped tracts in Citiplace to allow for a hotel will not be considered as scheduled