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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...
Where Todd Graves ranks on the latest Forbes 400 list
Todd Graves, the owner and founder of Baton Rouge-born Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, is the 46th richest person in America, according to the Forbes...
Acadiana company will expand to produce solar panel components
Noble Plastics, a custom injection molding manufacturer, will invest $8.5 million to expand its St. Landry Parish headquarters to supply components for First Solar...
Amazing Grace: With private equity backing and a multidimensional strategy, Grace Design Studios is...
What do a resort community in Saudi Arabia, the new Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando and a police station in Zachary all have...
Circa 1857 hopes to mix cocktails with antiques
The owners of Circa 1857 are planning to add a new twist to their popular Mid City art and antiques destination.
Co-owner Garrett Kemp says...
Our Lady of the Lake plans $5M overnight unit in Livingston Parish
Our Lady of the Lake is planning to build a new overnight unit at its Livingston Parish campus, a project that promises to bring...
Sports auction company Pro Dreams opens new Baton Rouge storefront
Pro Dreams, the Louisiana auction company known for its sports memorabilia, in August opened a new 3,600-square-foot storefront on Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge.
The...
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana inch higher
Initial unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 8/30 by Holly Duchmann
See the 16 Baton Rouge firms that made both the LSU 100 and Roaring...
Fifty-two Baton Rouge companies have earned spots on this year’s LSU 100 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses list.
The LSU 100 is a competitive program that...
EBR sales tax collections dropped 16% in June
June 2025 by Holly Duchmann
Louisiana named a top 10 economic growth leader for a fifth straight year
As several multibillion dollar projects progress throughout the state, Louisiana continues to earn national recognition for infrastructure investment and economic growth.
Site Selection magazine’s Global...
LSU’s Russell Crook on preparing business students to lead through disruption
Russell Crook took over in July as dean of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business, where he faces the challenge of preparing the next...
LSU launches Energy Institute to strengthen research, industry partnerships
LSU has launched its Energy Institute, an interdisciplinary research hub aimed at strengthening the university’s leadership and impact in energy research, natural resource management...
EV sales rev up in Baton Rouge ahead of tax credit deadline
Car dealerships across the nation are seeing a spike in electric vehicle sales as buyers rush to take advantage of a $7,500 federal tax...
Indicators measuring Louisiana’s well-being are trending up
Indicators measuring the state’s well-being are trending slightly upward from last year, according to Leaders for a Better Louisiana.
Compared to August 2024, the state...
Walking tall: After the multibillion-dollar sale of H&E Equipment, John Engquist is far from...
Back in July, a task force of high-profile public servants and subject matter experts met to discuss the dire state of early childhood education...
Why is AT&T suing Iberville Parish?
AT&T is suing Iberville Parish in federal court, accusing local officials of unlawfully blocking its plan to build a new cell tower in Plaquemine.
The...
Nexus initiative combines LSU tailgating with a tech networking experience
Nexus Louisiana, in partnership with Louisiana Innovation, a division of Louisiana Economic Development, is launching Tech Tailgates, a statewide initiative aimed at strengthening the...
Baton Rouge named a Top 10 U.S. Metro for economic development
The Baton Rouge metropolitan area has been named a Top 10 U.S. Metro for economic development by Site Selection magazine.Â
The rankings focus specifically on...
Meet the Louisiana Energy Awards honorees and finalists
Some of the biggest names in the energy industry will be honored this fall as Business Report's 10/12 Industry Report hosts the inaugural Louisiana...
