Stephanie Riegel is the editor of Business Report.

Two that tried to fool us … and failed

Baton Rouge buyers continue the trend of trying to hide from public view the actual sales price of their high-end home.

Will these homes top the list next year?

While the most expensive home sold in 2020 fetched $3.6 million, there are several homes currently on the market priced above $5 million.

Enwave, bidder on LSU energy deal, acquired by US investor groups

The U.S. arm of Enwave Energy, one of two companies competing for a long-term...

Local hospital board members, volunteer VIPs receive COVID-19 vaccine

Though the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is still being officially offered to only...

Some banks more cautious on spec lending amid economic uncertainty

While low interest rates are helping to fuel activity in real estate markets, lenders are making it harder for some commercial developers to borrow money.

365 Labs officially opens for business with launch of police software

365 Labs officially launched Jan. 1, unveilin g its proprietary operating system, which has more than 50 apps and multiple platforms that use artificial intelligence.

Biden executive orders on climate change not all bad news for Louisiana

Outraged reaction from the oil and gas industry was swift last week, when President Joe Biden signed several executive orders designed to address climate change by shifting production and consumption away from fossil fuels toward renewable forms of energy. But while some predict doom and gloom, others see opportunities for Louisiana to capitalize on the direction the new administration is trying to take the country.

State board approves ExxonMobil’s ITEP request

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry voted unanimously this morning at its virtual meeting to approve ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement, worth some $20 million over 10 years, for its proposed $240 million modernization project at its north Baton Rouge refinery.

ExxonMobil ITEP request goes before BC&I today

The Board of Commerce and Industry is meeting this morning to consider ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement, worth some $20 million over 10 years, for a proposed $240 million modernization project at its north Baton Rouge refinery.

Planning Commission to hold special meeting on Amazon plans for Cortana site

Plans for an Amazon regional distribution center on the site of the former Cortana Mall are moving forward.