Controversy rises over proposed Citiplace hotel next to Bocage Lake

A proposal to build a 93-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel near the intersection of Corporate Boulevard and Bocage Lake Drive faces opposition from nearby residents, who want their neighborhood to stay residential.

Developer seeks rezoning for hotel in Citiplace near Bocage Lake

A developer is seeking to put a 93-room TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel near the intersection of Corporate Boulevard and Bocage Lake Drive. 

Biden administration proposes barring businesses, high-risk properties from flood insurance program

Businesses would not be able to buy new policies from the taxpayer-backed National Flood Insurance Program under a set of Biden administration proposals. 

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise coming to LSU North Gate neighborhood

A Jeremiah’s Italian Ice location, the brand’s second in Louisiana, is planned for the North Gate neighborhood near LSU. 

Rising interest rates hike concerns for commercial real estate

Rising interest rates could soon send Capital Region real estate deals back to the...

EBR commercial real estate sales volume surpasses last year’s pace

The commercial sales market in East Baton Rouge Parish is seeing record year-to-date numbers in 2022

AWC buys Frito-Lay distribution center for $4.6M 

Baton Rouge-based AWC, which provides automation and controls for the industrial sector, has purchased Frito-Lay’s distribution center in the Industriplex for $4.6 million. 

Chevron completes Renewable Energy Group purchase that includes Geismar plant

Chevron has completed a $3.15 billion cash acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, which includes a biorefinery in Geismar. 

State auditor questions handling of $5.6B in LWC benefits payments

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has questioned the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s handling of $5.6 billion in federally funded benefits payments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Office and warehouse space planned for northeast Baton Rouge

A new 10,795-square-foot office and warehouse space is planned for Mammoth Avenue just north of the intersection of Monterrey and South Choctaw drives.Â