Steve joined the Business Report team in 2010, and has since served as a staff reporter, online news editor and executive editor. He's currently managing editor. He was previously a reporter at The Vicksburg Post, Florida Keys Keynoter and Tri-Parish Times.

News alert: Holden says he told Obama about I-10 bottleneck, not Edwards

Contrary to what Gov. John Bel Edwards reportedly told the Louisiana Association of Business...

Walmart closing eight Louisiana stores; fate of planned Express store in Baton Rouge unknown

Of the 269 stores worldwide that Walmart announced today it will close later this...

$130M incentive package off the table after Nucor misses final investment decision deadline for St. James Parish plant

It’s not clear whether or not Nucor will ultimately proceed with four additional phases...

Last Quiznos in Baton Rouge market closes

The rapid expansion of fast casual sandwich and burger joints in Baton Rouge has...

Baton Rouge industry alliance moving to new headquarters in United Plaza Office Park

It’s moving day today for the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance. The organization, which...

Highland Road residents gear up for looming rezoning battle in new year

The Protect Highland Road Task Force may have lost its most recent fight to...

Sales tax collections in East Baton Rouge Parish up slightly in October

Roughly $15.3 million in sales taxes were collected across East Baton Rouge Parish in...

Baton Rouge area home sales fall 4.3% in November, but 2015 total surpasses 2014 tally

Despite a 4.3% decline in home sales last month, 2015 total sales across the...

Led by big gain at L’Auberge, Baton Rouge casino winnings rise 9.5% in November

Buoyed by a more than 20% rise in the take by L’Auberge Casino &...