Stephanie Riegel, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Concerns growing over I-10 widening project, which could take 23 years

As construction gets underway on the state’s widening of Interstate 10 through the heart...

The (Ag)Center of controversy

One reason explaining why little was done about two Title IX cases is that the LSU AgCenter, despite facilities across the main campus, operates as its own independent institution.

Kappa Sigma to remain on LSU campus, as university defers two-year suspension

LSU has deferred the two-year suspension of Kappa Sigma fraternity it imposed on the...

Riegel: A realistic look at flooding in Baton Rouge

Flooding is a worsening problem in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana but are we really getting serious about addressing the situation?

Dillard’s claims LED reneged on financial assistance offer in Amazon deal

Dillard’s is at odds with Louisiana Economic Development over terms of a deal that paved the way for the former Cortana Mall to become the site for a massive Amazon fulfillment center.

Baton Rouge real estate comes to post-pandemic life

While most real estate sectors are rebounding as expected, experts are trying to make sense of the inexplicable surge in residential activity.

Multifamily: An uncertain future

The pandemic didn’t wreak the predicted havoc on multifamily, but apartment inventory far outstrips demand and there aren’t nearly enough new jobs on the horizon to absorb it.

Retail: Intact but not unscathed

The pandemic didn’t crush the retail market, but it did accelerate worrisome trends that were already underway—especially on the e-commerce front.

Stephenson Stellar, new Baton Rouge nonprofit, lands $23M contact for cyberdefense in space

Stephenson Stellar Corp., a new, nonprofit corporation based in Baton Rouge and founded by...

YMCA to offer early childhood education at A.C. Lewis this fall

The YMCA of the Capital Area is planning to move into early childhood education with programs for students ages 2-4 starting this fall.