Louisiana’s natural gas and oil resources valued at more $54B

The oil and natural gas industry in Louisiana supported more than 346,000 jobs in multiple sectors and contributed more than $54 billion to the state’s economy in 2021.

Shell Catalysts and Technologies plans $122M expansion in Port Allen 

Shell Catalysts and Technologies is spending $121.7 million to expand its chemical plant in West Baton Rouge Parish, according to an announcement from Louisiana Economic Development. 

Four Baton Rouge small business leaders honored with awards

Four Baton Rouge business leaders were recognized for entrepreneurial excellence by Louisiana Economic Development.

LSU partners with nonprofit to provide mental health services to food and beverage workers 

Food and beverage workers in Louisiana will have access to free mental health counseling under a partnership between LSU and Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit that works with hospitality industry workers nationwide.

BRAF launches division aimed at supporting area nonprofits  

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is launching a new division aimed at strengthening nonprofit organizations in the region.

SJB Group purchased by CEO, merging with GWS Engineering

Matthew Estopinal, CEO of SJB Group and co-owner of GWS Engineering, on Tuesday announced that he has purchased the Baton Rouge-based firm, and merged GWS into the company.  

Zehnder Communications transfers ownership to employees 

Zehnder Communications today announced that its employees are now the owners of the full-service...

Stirling and Level Homes townhome development planned for Geismar 

Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced it is developing 48 townhomes on 7.5 acres in Geismar. 

Bernhard Capital Partners expands government services platform with acquisition 

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based radar systems services provider Duotech Services.

The winding path of CEO Paul Danos 

Paul Danos took a bit of a winding path to his role as CEO...