Jordan Arceneaux is a staff writer for Business Report and Ascension Business Report news editor covering commercial and residential real estate, economic development and other issues shaping the Baton Rouge region’s business community. An experienced journalist and communications professional, his coverage focuses on the people, projects, investments and trends driving the Capital Region’s economy, with an emphasis on development, major business deals and emerging industries. Arceneaux previously worked in sports journalism in Louisiana and Mississippi before shifting to business reporting.

Starbucks proposed for site near Burbank Drive

A group of local investors is proposing to bring a new Starbucks to a...

Here’s how the area housing market fared in July

As the wait for mortgage rate cuts continues, the housing market continues to see...

A property sale paves the way for a new Mexican restaurant in Gonzales

A local investor has purchased land on La. 44 near Interstate 10 in Gonzales...

See what challenges the Capital Region residential housing market faces 

Limited inventory remains a major challenge in the Capital Region’s residential housing market. That’s...

Metro Council will meet to appoint LaMont Cole’s replacement

The Baton Rouge Metro Council is holding a special meeting Wednesday to fill LaMont...

See the latest steps the city-parish is taking to combat homelessness 

Speaking at Tuesday's Downtown Development District Commission meeting, city-parish homeless prevention director Jessica Lewis...

What is downtown Baton Rouge’s office occupancy rate?

Downtown Baton Rouge has an 88% office building occupancy rate higher than overall city...

This fried chicken franchise is opening its first location in the Capital Region

Southern Classic Chicken is set to enter the Capital Region after developer Donnie Jarreau...

D.R. Horton purchases lots in this Zachary community

National homebuilder D.R. Horton has purchased 18 lots in the Brook Hollow community in...

Where the Capital Region industrial real estate market currently stands

It is a great time to be an industrial real estate landlord in the...