California company buys two high-end Baton Rouge apartment complexes

California real estate firm Passco Companies has acquired two apartment complexes in the Baton Rouge area. 

General Informatics makes first out-of-state acquisition with North Carolina firm 

Baton Rouge-based IT services provider General Informatics today announced it has acquired Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology solutions firm Versiant.

Jeff Landry among AGs challenging vaccination rule for health care providers 

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced this morning he has filed a lawsuit against a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that mandates COVID-19 vaccines for employees, which he says will cause a health care shortage.

EPIC Piping acquires Minnesota pipe bending company

Baton Rouge-based industrial pipe manufacturer EPIC Piping today announced it has acquired Minnesota-based BendTec Fabrication & Bending.

How LSU coaches’ pay compares with other schools 

During the 2019-2020 academic year, LSU’s football program spent twice as much on coaching compensation as it did on athletic student aid, according to a new database from sports industry trade publication Sportico.  

Stephen Moret tapped to lead Strada Education Network 

Stephen Moret, former head of Louisiana Economic Development and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber,...

S&W Wholesale Foods planning $12M distribution center

S&W Wholesale Foods is developing a $12 million multi-temperature wholesale food distribution center near Hammond, according to an announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards. 

Amedisys-owned company expands reach in Pennsylvania 

An Amedisys-owned business has landed a partnership with Penn State Health and Highmark Health to operate Penn State Health Home Recovery Care, a venture launching in the first half of 2022. 

BBQGuys terminates planned merger

Baton Rouge-based BBQGuys and Velocity Acquisition Corp. today announced they have agreed to terminate their planned merger due to the impact of global supply chain issues on BBQGuys’ business. 

Crunch fitness center opening in Hammond Aire Plaza

A new fitness and entertainment franchise called Crunch Baton Rouge is opening on Airline Highway in the Hammond Aire Plaza shopping center next month.