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Beyond the books: How Ascension Parish Library helps build business skills
The tools available at Ascension Parish Library now range from books to podcasting equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters and a teaching kitchen.
Those resources are...
Where LSU ranks on US News’ Best Colleges list for 2027
LSU tied for No. 202 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, falling 33 spots from its position a year...
Major events are taking shape at Tiger Stadium, Alex Box. Here’s what we know
The Metro Council will soon consider a proposal that would allow East Baton Rouge Parish to rebate certain local sales and use taxes tied...
Louisiana puts another $20M toward fortified roofs
Louisiana is redirecting $20 million in federal disaster recovery funds into a new fortified roof initiative, state officials announced Monday. The redirection brings the...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest notable issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
A remodel permit...
New LSU student housing, Materra’s final phase head for review
Two residential developments are among the projects set to go before the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission on Monday.
The commission will consider plans...
Baton Rouge casino market sees summer slowdown stretch into August
Baton Rouge’s casino market cooled for the third consecutive month in August, with revenue falling 5.5% from July as two of the Capital Region's...
Louisiana business applications fall, but less sharply than in neighboring states
Louisiana saw a smaller drop in new business applications in August than the nation as a whole and each of its neighboring states, new...
Leadership matters: Butch and Brooks are here and ready
One of them I have known for years and have seen in action. The other I have not met yet, but he has a...
Julio Melara: NOW is the time
There’s a lot happening in Baton Rouge right now.
Julio Melara is the publisher of Business Report.
In our September edition of Business Report alone, we’re...
Two decades later, how did we do?
Sometimes we don’t stop to reflect on the past and take stock of how we are doing.
I was looking through an old bound volume...
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The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will begin a roughly $10.2 million renovation of its passenger terminal in October. Airport officials say the project will...
Business Report Leadership Academy launches a Selling Academy Boot Camp for sales professionals
The Business Report Leadership Academy will host a new Selling Academy Boot Camp on November 5–6, 2026, offering sales professionals an intensive, highly interactive...
Who deserves the spotlight in the Business Awards & Hall of Fame?
The Capital Region’s business community is built by people willing to take risks, pursue ambitious ideas and turn opportunity into lasting impact. Now is...
Get tickets to the 2026 Louisiana Energy Awards
Some of the biggest names in the energy industry will be honored this fall as Business Report’s 10/12 Industry Report hosts the Louisiana Energy Awards, recognizing...
