5 THINGS to watch in July

Must-attend business, leadership and community events in the month of July.

Urban sprawl adding to Baton Rouge residents’ transportation costs

A new analysis makes a case for city planning that prioritizes residents’ proximity to economic hubs as a way to boost quality of life, save on household transportation spending and reduce carbon emissions. 

How BRYC became a Best Place to Work 

When the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition won Business Report’s Best Place to Work award...

Baton Rouge area added 2,700 jobs in May 

Baton Rouge employment by Deanna B. Narveson  From April to May,...

LSU AD Scott Woodward doesn’t want schools to pay student-athletes directly

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward sees his role at the university differently from what...

Baton Rouge tech startup I Hate Receipts lands global partnership 

Tech startup I Hate Receipts today announced a partnership with global payment acceptance solutions firm Ingenico, further broadening the Baton Rouge company’s reach.    

Youth soccer tournament expected to pump $20M into Baton Rouge economy

The 2023 U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships will take place in Baton Rouge June 23-29,

Capitol City Produce planning $22M expansion of its Baton Rouge distribution facility

Baton Rouge-based Capitol City Produce is investing $22 million to expand its distribution center on Commercial Avenue to help support growing demand. 

Entergy pursuing federal funding to strengthen Baton Rouge power grid 

Entergy is continuing to pursue federal grant funding that would offset the cost of projects to strengthen Louisiana’s power grid, the company announced this morning. 

BRAC’s legislative wrap-up highlights what it sees as wins for the Capital Region 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.    
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