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.

Plant buys its 21-acre facility in Geismar

An industrial plant purchased the 21-acre property in Geismar that houses its operations for...

These changes are proposed for a potential development along Nicholson Drive

A mixed-use development is being proposed for a 22-acre stretch along Nicholson Drive. Commercial Properties...

This local homebuilder just spent $2.2M for lots in a Zachary neighborhood

Level Homes Construction has purchased 29 lots in another phase of the Americana traditional...

TRENDS: Retail vacancy rates are on the rise but still healthy

Retail vacancy rates in the Capital Region are still in good shape, despite their...

After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script on Baton Rouge hockey

The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to...

TRENDS: Baton Rouge office utilization rates surpass national average

Baton Rouge’s office utilization rates still hover around 60%, higher than the 50% national...

Rough market conditions sway more people toward leasing commercial real estate 

The East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market has been hampered by inflation,...

Tenant buys industrial property for $1.36M

Coleman Roofing & Construction purchased the building housing its Gonzales operations for $1.36 million...

Hampton Inn near I-10 gets new ownership

The Hampton Inn on Constitution Avenue near I-10 recently switched ownership hands, according to...

St. George is already at work organizing a new city

City of St. George organizers say work is underway to construct the government and...