Here’s the latest on the sale of One American Place

The sale of the One American Place place property downtown has been delayed.  According to a representative with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office,...

The proposed changes to Baton Rouge’s Plan of Government, explained

On Nov. 5, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide the fate of a set of sweeping changes to the city-parish’s Plan of Government. Speaking...

Downtown hotel sees completion of extensive renovations

Hotel Indigo in downtown Baton Rouge recently celebrated the completion of a year’s worth of renovations. Those renovations saw all 93 of the hotel’s guest...

How would a prolonged dockworkers strike impact Louisiana’s economy?

Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association returned to work Friday after the union reached a tentative deal with the United States Maritime Alliance. Even...

Baton Rouge auto dealerships’ sales growth bucks national trend

Third-quarter U.S. vehicle sales fell 1.9% year over year, the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week, as high prices on new vehicles and...

Shell Chemical earns Lantern Award from LED

Shell Chemical, in Ascension Parish, brought home the 2024 Lantern Award for manufacturing excellence from Louisiana Economic Development.  Shell was one of eight companies recognized...

Here’s where Nexus Louisiana stands on filling top executive positions 

Nexus Louisiana is working toward selecting a new president and CEO in January.  At its first meeting since July, the organization’s board of directors―facing key...

Todd Graves debuts on the Forbes 400 list. Here’s where he ranks

Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves makes his debut this year on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans. Among the three ranking Louisianans, the...

Why Baton Rouge’s Gulf Valve Services is suing Baker Hughes

A longtime Baton Rouge industrial supplier is suing Baker Hughes Energy Services over an unexplained decision it says could leave it with more than...

A new downtown ‘luxury nightclub’ opens Friday

Violet, the second of two downtown “nightlife destinations” to be launched this summer by local entrepreneur David Facey and Echo Tango founder Tommy Talley,...

No. 1 Large Company: Ryan’s innovative approaches to work-life balance help employees make the...

Know that feeling when you’re on vacation and you can’t stop checking your work email, afraid you might miss something important that you need...

No. 1 Medium Company: Employee input leads to continuous improvements for Enginuity Global

In the world of automation, a feedback loop is vitally important. A simple example lies in the system that keeps every office cool during...

No. 1 Small Company: Career growth for employees is cultivated at Baton Rouge Physical...

When Joe Nicolosi founded Baton Rouge Physical Therapy in 1963, he was already breaking boundaries. At a time when most patients were receiving physical...

What our 2024 Best Places to Work in the Capital Region look like

    Learn more about the 2024 Best Places to Work honorees About the 2024 Best Places to Work Meet the No. 1 Small Company Meet the No. 1...

What will the next year look like for the Capital Region’s economy?

The Baton Rouge metro could gain 7,900 jobs next year and 8,300 in 2026, according to Loren Scott’s latest Louisiana Economic Forecast. Scott expects Louisiana...

Local entrepreneurs launch nonprofit to boost small business community

A group of Baton Rouge-area entrepreneurs have launched The Alliance, a nonprofit aimed to connect small businesses with resources, relationships and coaching.  Stuart Gilly, CEO...

Last chance to make nominations for Business Awards & Hall of Fame

Get ready to celebrate the best in business. Starting October 1, Business Report is accepting entries and nominations for the 2025 Business Awards & Hall...

Livingston Parish Airport project reaches a significant milestone

The Livingston Parish Airport project will reach an important milestone this week after a series of delays. Delia Taylor, chair of the Livingston Parish Airport...

Louisiana energy production has a not-so-hot July

Louisiana crude oil production and natural gas production both saw year-over-year dips in July, according to newly released data from the Energy Information Administration. Crude...

Business Lunch: The Little Village

The Little Village Address: 447 Third Street; 14241 Airline Highway Phone: (225) 218-6685; (225) 751-4115 Website: littlevillagebr.com Cuisine: Italian Owners: Kevin Kimball and Hugh Freeze Scene: Old World Italian served...