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.

Crawfish prices rise as Easter approaches

With Easter just a few days away, the crawfish supply in Louisiana is struggling...

Urgent care: The new disruptor

Urgent care clinics continue to pop up throughout the Capital Region, changing the way...

For nearly two years, business incubator Nexus Louisiana has been without permanent leadership

Nexus management consultant Calvin Mills says he never thought of becoming the organization’s top...

Metro Council to vote tonight on adding chief of staff, other positions

The addition of a chief of staff, a new city-parish manager and an executive...

Here’s the latest on development along the Florida Boulevard corridor

What’s the status of the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida...

This Louisiana chicken franchise is expanding into the Capital Region

A restaurant specializing in fried chicken is expanding its footprint into the Capital Region. Red...

Louisiana has the fifth-highest gender pay gap in the US

Men in Louisiana on average earn over $14,000 more a year than women, USA...

How the NAR settlement will reshape the real estate industry

The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement earlier this month...

This major Baton Rouge contractor plans to expand its corporate office

Global contractor MMR Group plans to expand its corporate offices on Airline Highway.  Ritter Maher...

BRCC gets three-year grant to boost film and television workforce development

Baton Rouge Community College’s film and new media production program is receiving a $750,000...