Business Loren Scott projects 12,400 more jobs for Capital Region over the next two years By David Jacobs - October 4, 2022 Economist Loren Scott speaking at a previous Economic Forecast luncheon. FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint Economist Loren Scott projects the Baton Rouge metro area will add about 4,500 jobs next year and 7,900 in 2024. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.