Zydeco partners with Brass to bring hockey merch downtown

Fans of Baton Rouge Zydeco soon can shop downtown for t-shirts, jerseys and handpainted hockey pucks to show their team spirit, thanks to a partnership between the new hockey team and the gift shop Brass by Circa 1857. 

The Tipsy Librarian eyes October opening as it closes in on alcohol permit

The Tipsy Librarian’s first bricks-and-mortar location is entering the final stages of development as the cocktail class and retail space eyes a late October opening. 

Baton Rouge’s Arkel International acquires business line in Marshall Islands 

Baton Rouge-based infrastructure and technical services firm Arkel International has acquired San Juan Construction’s business line in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 

Baton Rouge audiovisual firm acquired by Illinois CEO

A Baton Rouge-based audio-visual systems integration company has been acquired by the CEO of an Illinois-based meeting room technology provider. 

Casino revenues up after a summer of diminishing profits

Baton Rouge casino revenues in August ticked up by 1.68%, according to the state...

Tips on how to build an uncommon brand 

One of the most important lessons about crafting an uncommon brand—one that is wholly...

Louisiana sees record low unemployment in August

Louisiana reported its lowest unemployment rate on record last month, the Louisiana Workforce Commision announced on Tuesday.

A look at LSU’s $3 million grant to research and plug methane-leaking oil wells

An LSU professor has been awarded a $3 million grant to research and plug the state’s 450 orphan oil wells leaking methane gas. 

ExxonMobil planning $100M resin production facility at Port Allen site 

ExxonMobil has plans for a new facility in West Baton Rouge specializing in manufacturing durable resins for use in sustainable construction and renewable energy.

New Orleans paint store enters Capital Region with four new locations

Helm Paint and Decorating, a New Orleans-based paint store, has taken its first steps into the Capital Region as it opens four locations in Baton Rouge.Â