Louisiana will get additional $134M in federal funding for road projects 

Louisiana is set to receive an additional $134 million in federal funding for infrastructure...

Boykin Brothers acquired by GKB Management 

Baton Rouge-based precast concrete company Boykin Brothers has been acquired by Louisiana investment firm GKB Management,

Employees increasingly paying larger share of their medical costs 

The growth of high-deductible health plans over the past decade led to workers with...

Smalls Sliders gets capital investment as it prepares to expand franchising 

Smalls Sliders today announced it has secured an equity investment from 10 Point Capital, a firm that specializes in franchising.   

Broome proposes pay raises for all city-parish employees 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the city-parish is planning to increase pay by 5% for fire department and regular employees and by 7% for police employees. 

H&E Equipment Services launches initiative to curb opioid addiction 

H&E Equipment Services Inc. and Tonja Myles with When You Are Ready BR announced a new business-led initiative today to bring resources, education, and support to neighborhoods and individuals in East Baton Rouge Parish impacted by opioid addiction. 

Mezzo Technologies acquired by California private equity firm 

San Francisco-based private equity firm Arcline Investment Management today announced it has acquired Baton Rouge industrial components manufacturer International Mezzo Technologies,

AgCenter food incubator gets federal grant for expansion 

The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute today announced it has received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to update and expand its facility adjacent to the flagship campus in Baton Rouge. 

Verma Systems acquired by Houston firm 

Houston-based IT management company Meriplex on Friday announced it has acquired Baton Rouge IT firm Verma Systems. 

Capital Area United Way accepting project-based grant proposals 

Capital Area United Way today announced a request for proposals for its next round of project-based grants. Â