Stephanie Riegel, Author at Baton Rouge Business Report

Economic slowdown takes toll on commercial real estate activity

The global pandemic has negatively impacted local commercial real estate activity, according to a...

Who will qualify for small business grants under new state program?

Small businesses that qualify for a grant under a new program created by state...

The Big Squeezy plans to open six new stores this year

The Big Squeezy is planning to open three new stores this year in south...

Local dry cleaners seeing only a partial return of customers

Though local dry cleaners are seeing a welcome return of customers, as businesses begin...

What went wrong with Dillard’s at Cortana? Company’s dealings elsewhere offer clues

It may be too late for state and local economic development officials to help...

City-parish seeking $21.6M in CARES Act reimbursement

The city-parish is seeking nearly $22 million from the state in CARES Act funding...

Broome establishes Commission on Equity and Justice

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced this morning she is establishing a Commission on Equity and Justice that will work to instill the practice of racial equity

Medicaid expansion enabled Baton Rouge General to reopen Mid City ER

What has changed in five years to make operating the ER financially sustainable? Medicaid expansion, says BRG President and CEO Edgardo Tenreiro.

Baton Rouge banking veteran: Financial community must help educate minority business owners about resources

In response to recent protests calling attention to racial discrimination and economic inequality in...

Local tourism market might not fully recover until 2023

Though the local economy appears to be bouncing back from the pandemic shutdown, it...