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Frontline Strategies forms from Sequitur, Tatman Group
A new Louisiana government relations firm, Frontline Strategies, has launched in Baton Rouge, bringing together the teams of Beverly Haydel’s former firm, Sequitur Consulting,...
Sectors: Our tech moment is here
Nearly a year ago, award-winning software entrepreneur Tony Zanders kicked off a mission as he took over the role of president and CEO of...
Private equity firm scoops up this North Ardenwood Drive apartment complex
North Carolina-based private equity firm Emerald City Associates has purchased the 328-unit Greenview East apartment complex on North Ardenwood Drive.
Emerald City bought the property...
Hyundai Steel’s $5.8B steel mill in Ascension is named Deal of the Year
Hyundai Steel’s manufacturing project in Ascension Parish has been named the Platinum Deal of the Year for 2025 by Business Facilities, the publication’s highest...
Meet the 2026 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees
Meet the six honorees who will be recognized at the Business Awards & Hall of Fame, hosted by Business Report and Junior Achievement in...
The Lincoln Theater restoration nears its final stretch
The long-running effort to restore the historic Lincoln Theater in South Baton Rouge is edging closer to completion, with organizers offering a glimpse inside...
How did Baton Rouge’s casinos fare in November?
After a revenue surge in October, Baton Rouge’s casinos had another solid month in November.
Collectively, the casinos posted $22.7 million in revenue in November,...
Baton Rouge’s Ethan Allen retailer is closing
After more than nine decades in the furniture business and 51 years as an independent Ethan Allen retailer, Grand Gallery is closing its showroom...
Amid rapid expansion, 7 Brew is opening its fifth Capital Region location
7 Brew, the fast-expanding drive-thru coffee chain, is gearing up to open its fifth location in the Capital Region, this one in Zachary.
The new...
Here’s what local auto dealers expect the market to look like in 2026
After years of volatility driven by supply shortages, rising prices and shifting consumer behavior, Baton Rouge-area auto dealers say the region’s car market has...
Louisiana initial unemployment claims fall for a second straight week
Initial unemployment claims 12/20
Continued unemployment claims 12/20
The latest on Baton Rouge’s planned film-focused charter school
Efforts to establish a new 9-12 charter school in Baton Rouge with an emphasis on film and digital media continue to move forward, though...
The Capital Region’s biggest project announcements of 2025
It’s been a big year for economic development in Louisiana, and the Capital Region is no exception. In case you need a refresher, these...
Mayor Edwards touts year-one progress on homelessness
When Mayor Sid Edwards reflects on his first year in office, he describes a year marked by steady progress on issues like blight and...
Creative Bloc purchases downtown building for a new coworking hub
Coworking operator Creative Bloc has purchased a 23,000-square-foot downtown office property to serve as its new downtown Baton Rouge location.
The company acquired the building...
An LSU professor’s tips for responsible AI adoption in business
As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, business leaders across a range of industries are having to work out how to adopt them without...
Holiday travel rises at BTR as airport debuts AI-driven parking system
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is projecting an increase in Christmas holiday travel compared to last year.
Louis Hubbard, assistant director of aviation at BTR,...
EPA administrator signals faster permitting, industry collaboration at LABI roundtable
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry earlier this month hosted a business roundtable with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, giving Louisiana business leaders a...
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for its next...
After five years at the helm of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, Anna Johnson has stepped away from her role as executive...
Port of South Louisiana welcomes new leadership
The Port of South Louisiana on Thursday announced that Julia Fisher-Cormier has been selected as its new executive director.
The announcement follows a national search...
