Florida Boulevard shopping center sells for $1.1M

The Live Oak Shopping Center on Florida Boulevard, near the Baton Rouge General Mid...

Empire Wingz expands with new LSU-area restaurant

Baton Rouge-based Empire Wingz is expanding its footprint in the Capital Region with a fourth restaurant location. 

Demographic data often needs context that goes beyond the numbers

When looking at a data set for a region or city, the data must be crafted into a story with context for people to fully understand what it means. 

Proposed Highland mixed-use community goes before Planning Commission

After being deferred several months, the Planning Commission this afternoon will consider the final development plan for The Village at Magnolia Woods, a proposed mixed-use community off Highland Road. 

J.Crew moving into the Towne Center

Clothing retailer J.Crew is returning to Baton Rouge with a new store in the Towne Center.

US Senate confirms Baton Rouge attorney for federal judgeship

The U.S. Senate confirmed Baton Rouge attorney Darrel Papillion on Tuesday for his lifetime appointment as a federal judgeship for the New Orleans-based U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana. 

CSRS’ Tim Barfield to business leaders: Keep learning and improving

So says Tim Barfield, president and principal at CSRS, who sat down with Business Report’s JR Ball for an episode of the Strictly Business webcast to share what he’s learned about management and leadership over the years. 

Beaux Jones tapped to lead The Water Institute 

Following the death of Justin Ehrenwerth, Beaux Jones has been tapped to lead The Water Institute of the Gulf. 

All Star Catering owner opens Opie’s on Florida Boulevard

All Star Catering owner Brian Medlin recently opened Opie’s, a new restaurant on Florida...

These three new businesses are coming to downtown

Three new businesses are in the works for downtown—two bars for Third Street and a new restaurant on North Boulevard.Â