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Environmental group sues the state over a proposed CO2 pipeline
Healthy Gulf, a New Orleans-based environmental group, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana alleging that state agencies acted outside of their...
Mayor Sid Edwards doubles down on diverting library funds
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards said on Tuesday that if his plan to rededicate parish library system funds to other areas is...
Could federal funding freezes derail the BR-to-NOLA passenger rail project?
Recent federal funding freezes put in place by President Donald Trump’s administration have cast a pall of uncertainty over transportation projects across the country....
A snapshot of how the EBR commercial real estate market began 2025
The East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate market started the new year strong with a rise in sales transactions and deal velocity, according...
LSU to host free cybersecurity seminar for small businesses
The LSU Cybersecurity Clinic on Friday will host a free seminar on cybersecurity for members of Louisiana’s small business community.
The seminar aims to help...
How Baton Rouge casinos performed revenue wise in January
Baton Rouge casinos collectively experienced a 2.6% revenue dip in January when compared with the previous month, according to the state gaming board’s latest...
LABI lays out eight growth goals for Louisiana
At the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s Annual Meeting last week, the organization released its LA Driven 2025 Annual Report, which assesses Louisiana’s...
This local app is making parking easier one state at a time
Baton Rouge parking solutions app ParkZen is expanding its footprint locally and nationwide.
ParkZen is working with The Baton Rouge Clinic on Perkins Road to...
Two Baton Rouge companies among those awarded funding from FUEL
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana has announced its first-round investments, awarding nearly $900,000 in funding to five companies, including two in Baton Rouge.
Baton...
Owners of Daruma Ramen in Prairieville plan to open on Government Street
Prairieville restaurant owners bought a Government Street building with plans to open a second location for their business.
Daruma Ramen owners Stacy Chen and Shi...
Baton Rouge car dealerships say 2025 is a buyer’s market
Local car dealerships have been flooded with new inventory since 2024, bringing down used and new car prices in Baton Rouge.
Eric Lane of Gerry...
TEDxBatonRouge is returning with a special recognition
TEDxBatonRouge is returning in November to the Manship Theatre as one of only two events in North America to be recognized as a TED...
This soon-to-be local restaurant group has a plan to save TGI Fridays
G5ive Restaurant Group, a newly formed Miami restaurant group led by entrepreneur Cory Griffin, plans to relocate to Baton Rouge and acquire the bankrupt...
How local breweries are prepping for a higher aluminum tariff
For local breweries who rely on imported aluminum, new U.S. tariffs may lead to higher production costs and higher consumer prices for beer sold...
Barnes and Noble plans to open a new Baton Rouge location
National book retailer Barnes & Noble plans to open another location in Baton Rouge.
The company signed a lease deal to move into a space...
Scott Wozniak: What milkshakes can tell you about your customers
As you are designing your customer insight system, I’d recommend you check out the work done by Clayton Christensen and his team around his...
Could the IHOP on College Drive be forced to close?
The franchisee of the IHOP on College Drive is being sued by the restaurant chain for breach of contract and trademark infringement after allegedly...
H&E accepts a counter merger offer. See who it’s from
Roughly one month after announcing it was being acquired, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services Inc. has received a separate binding acquisition proposal and merger...
The Louisiana Chemical Association names a new leader
The Louisiana Chemical Association and the Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance have named David Cresson as their new president and CEO.
Cresson will succeed Greg Bowser,...
This firm was just tapped to lead Plan Baton Rouge III
Colorado-based Sasaki has been tapped to lead Plan Baton Rouge III, the latest initiative aimed at advancing downtown Baton Rouge.
The firm beat out 22...
