Business

Jodi Conachen’s childhood career goal was simple: “I wanted to matter.” Though her aspirations changed over the years while growing up in Baton Rouge, Conachen...

Following tens of millions in recent investment along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge’s redevelopment authority is in the midst of creating a master plan for...

The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...

Baton Rouge’s office utilization rates still hover around 60%, higher than the 50% national average, as the hybrid work model continues to impact the...

Baton Rouge’s H&E Equipment Services Inc. announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of Lewistown Rental, a Montana-based equipment rental business, and three...

Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. On Monday, the Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP issued a statement warning that...

In the fast-paced world of business, staying informed is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Business Report’s ‘Bottom Line’ is your premier destination for...

The focus of Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is now squarely on its fastest-growing business segment: equipment rental. In recent years, H&E has repositioned itself...

What started in Kurt Ainsworth’s Baton Rouge backyard has grown into a company worth hundreds of millions. Marucci Sports solidified its position as one of...

Who will lead the new city of St. George? What will be the timeline for governance? How will the city provide services? When will...

The battle to incorporate the City of St. George is finally over. The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon ruled that the lower courts made...

AI isn’t just for tech giants like Google and Microsoft. It’s here in Baton Rouge, and it’s probably going to disrupt your industry whether...

Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares Inc., the holding company for b1Bank, on Thursday announced that it is acquiring Texas-based Oakwood Bancshares Inc. and its...

Your company is experiencing a crisis. How do you manage public perception and minimize reputational damage? Longtime crisis communications expert and award-winning campaign strategist Ann...

CVS Health announced this morning the launch of a new workforce development and community resource center in Baton Rouge that will eventually be replicated...

In November 2020, it was announced that Grön Fuels, a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy LLC, was planning to build a $9.2 billion renewable...

BREC parks have provided $318 million in economic benefits to East Baton Rouge Parish, according to BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson. Speaking at the Press Club...

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s nonstop service to Washington’s Reagan International Airport is operating at an average 65% capacity as it nears its one-year anniversary,...

Nine companies have been selected as semifinalists for this year’s Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week's High Stakes Pitch.  The semifinalists include Falaya, Thrivvy, Speedy Eats, XRMedix,...

At its meeting Wednesday, the Metro Council approved the development of a city-parish AI chatbot that will allow residents and visitors to ask questions,...