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Oklahoma manufacturer purchases its Ascension facility property
Oklahoma-based Midwest Hose and Specialty has purchased the Ascension Parish property that houses its operations in Copperhead Industrial Park.
The company bought the roughly 3.3-acre...
LSU reorganizes to power up its research game
The LSU Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved a series of organizational changes that reshape the LSU System's leadership structure, reinforce presidential oversight and...
Report: Gulf Coast energy fundamentals are solid, but uncertainty looms large
The Gulf Coast’s energy economy in 2026 will be characterized by an expanding oil and gas sector, rising electricity demand and a high degree...
Epic Piping announces a $25M expansion of its Livingston Parish facility
Epic Piping, a pipe fabrication and distribution business headquartered in Baton Rouge, on Wednesday announced a $25 million expansion and upgrade of its advanced...
The search is on for Business Report’s 2026 Influential Women in Business
Business Report is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Influential Women in Business recognition.
The awards annually honor professional women in the Capital Region who have distinguished themselves in...
This Louisiana bank is planning to expand its Baton Rouge footprint
Houma-based Synergy Bank is planning to construct a second Baton Rouge location.
The bank is proposing a roughly 9,200-square-foot branch with a drive-thru on a...
Study outlines a strategy to revitalize downtown Baton Rouge retail
A new study outlines strategies to strengthen downtown's retail health by attracting more customers, easing operations, and creating a plan for long-term growth.
Mukul Verma...
The official coffee of Livingston Parish is opening its first café
French Settlement Roasting Co., a veteran-owned coffee roaster based in Livingston Parish, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar café. It’s a major milestone...
See who just acquired the former IDEA Bridge charter school property
The former IDEA Bridge school property on Airway Drive has been sold.
BR Bridge School Properties purchased the campus from Texas-based IDEA Public Schools for...
This LSU-born startup wants to build the next big thing in agriculture
What began in an LSU classroom has evolved into one of Louisiana’s most promising ag-tech startups.
Baton Rouge’s FarmMind, founded by LSU alumni and students...
Kelsie Moak: Quick ways to strengthen your digital defenses
Identifying how much time and money you should invest in cybersecurity can be difficult, especially for smaller businesses without in-house IT staff. But Gulf...
Main Street Market reopens and announces new tenants
Downtown Baton Rouge’s Main Street Market has finally reopened after closing for a major renovation in September 2023.
BREADA, which manages the 8,000-square-foot marketplace, on...
Louisiana initial jobless claims drop 36% from the previous week
Initial unemployment claims 11/29
Continued unemployment claims 11/29
The top 10 Capital Region business stories of 2025
Every year brings its surprises, but 2025 delivered plot twists that reshaped politics, business and much more. From megaprojects and tax overhauls to leadership...
This Northshore-based bank is planning to expand into Ascension Parish
Covington-based Resource Bank is expanding its footprint in the Capital Region with plans for a full-service branch in Ascension Parish, subject to regulatory approval.
Last month,...
A spike, a shift and now a new direction for jobless claims
Initial unemployment claims 11/22
Continued unemployment claims 11/22
A ‘Cajun Chipotle’? This Lafayette restaurant is expanding into Baton Rouge
Shakebacks, a Lafayette restaurant known for its Cajun cooking and its late-night hours, is expanding into Baton Rouge with a new location on Nicholson...
A $300M investment at this Franklin shipyard will create 1,500 new jobs
Saronic Technologies is investing $300 million to expand its shipyard in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Economic Development announced Wednesday. The expansion is expected to...
Live After Five faces funding cut in proposed 2026 budget
Live After Five managing director J. Hover says he is waiting for the Metro Council’s vote later this month on the proposed city-parish 2026...
The Power of Together: The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership says regional collaboration drives...
On an October evening inside Elite Training Academy on Burbank Drive, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber publicly stepped away from the name it had...
