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.

This local machine shop wants to expand in Zachary

A Baker machine shop is asking local officials to approve its plans to expand...

What you need to know about how commercial real estate sales are going

Commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish are up nearly 4%, with the...

Vanessa Graham: Changes in technology bring opportunities

When assessing management practices, companies should ensure employee buy-in as well as address workflow,...

b1BANK Chairman Robert Greer Jr. dies

Robert (Bob) S. Greer Jr., the former leader of two Baton Rouge-based insurance companies...

Mirage Villa Apartments on Florida sells for $2.5M

Ownership of the Mirage Villa Apartments on Florida Boulevard is changing hands, according to...

Four-story hotel proposed for Howell Place

A Kentucky-based hospitality group is asking local officials to greenlight plans for a new...

See what’s on the Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will consider rezoning property on Highland Road...

See which vacant lots were just purchased by a hospitality company

Local developer Mike Wampold has sold a 2.5-acre vacant tract on Hilton Avenue across...

What’s next for the former Gonzales mayor after his resignation?

After 16 years as Gonzales mayor, Barney Arceneaux has stepped down to become the...

These lots off Tiger Bend Road just sold for $4.8M

Alvarez Construction has purchased 55 lots for the new Garden Hill Subdivision. In a deal...