GET DAILY REPORT FREE
You’ve got extra time! The Business Awards & Hall of Fame nomination deadline is...
Business Report is once again celebrating the leaders and companies driving progress in the Capital Region. We invite you to submit entries and nominations...
Here’s where Baton Rouge ranks among cities for women
Baton Rouge ranks among the 10 worst U.S. cities for women in WalletHub’s latest analysis, which evaluated 182 cities across 15 indicators of living...
Silicon Bayou? These Baton Rouge companies were honored at an inaugural tech gala
Last week, LSU’s Division of Computer Science and Engineering hosted its inaugural Silicon Bayou Gala at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The event...
LSU rises in this year’s ‘U.S. News’ college rankings
LSU tied for No. 169 in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 college rankings. That’s 10 spots above where the university fell on...
OLOL is planning a $100M sports medicine institute next to LSU’s proposed arena
Our Lady of the Lake plans to build a $100 million sports medicine institute on LSU’s campus—but only if LSU’s proposed $428 million arena...
FMOLHS’s E.J. Kuiper talks 18 months at the helm, capital projects and more
It’s been about 18 months since E.J. Kuiper assumed the role of president and CEO of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System,...
Baton Rouge’s Teatery is becoming a franchise
Baton Rouge bubble tea chain Teatery Tea & Tapioca is preparing to take its business nationwide.
Owner Hau Le has partnered with FMS Franchise, a...
Build Baton Rouge receives funding for north Baton Rouge development plan
Build Baton Rouge, formerly known as the East Baton Rouge Parish Redevelopment Authority, has received $140,000 from the Delta Regional Authority to develop a...
The Baton Rouge MSA lost jobs in August. See how many
Initial unemployment claims 9/13 by Holly Duchmann
Meet the new voice of Tiger Stadium
Dixon McMakin’s booming voice is now the soundtrack of Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium, but the new LSU public address announcer is far more...
This popular catering business is moving to downtown Baton Rouge
Local chef Ciara Finley is relocating her catering business, Desiderata Kitchen, to a new space on Third Street in downtown Baton Rouge.
Finley, who has...
A look at how Baton Rouge casinos performed during August
Baton Rouge casinos snapped a two-month revenue slide in August, posting a combined 1.6% gain after declines of 12.8% in July and 9.4% in...
Bull’s-eye: Baton Rouge lands a national darting championship
On the heels of the 2025 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, Baton Rouge has landed yet another national sporting competition: the 2026 American...
​​Gov. Landry announces four new economic development initiatives
In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry announced a package of four new initiatives aimed at bolstering Louisiana’s business climate and ensuring...
Louisiana lags US average in cutting CO2 emissions
Per capita energy-related CO2 emissions decreased in every state between 2005 and 2023, according to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration....
LSU is ‘winning’ across the board, interim president says
LSU's football team is off to a solid 3-0 start, but interim President Matt Lee says the university's recent accomplishments extend well beyond Tiger...
Investar’s John D’Angelo talks banking sector trends
With 2026 fast approaching, Daily Report sat down with Investar Bank President and CEO John D’Angelo to learn which banking sector trends he’s keeping...
The BREC Foundation is on the hunt for its next executive director
The BREC Foundation’s board of directors has launched its search for the foundation’s next executive director.
Melissa Thompson, a partner at Success Labs, tells Daily...
What to know about BBQGuys’ latest acquisition
BBQGuys, a Baton Rouge–founded e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor living products, has acquired Mont Alpi, a manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchen islands and grills,...
New chief efficiency officer role is ‘budget neutral,’ city-parish says
Charlie Davis, who has served as Mayor Sid Edwards’ interim chief administrative officer since the mayor assumed office in January, is transitioning into the...
