Ascension Business Report

Welcome to Ascension Business Report, the source for local business news across one of the Capital Region’s fastest-growing parishes. Backed by the team at the
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, it covers the openings, expansions, real estate deals, and people shaping Gonzales, Prairieville, Donaldsonville, and beyond.
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🔒 The grades are in for Ascension’s water systems

The Louisiana Department of Health released the grades for community water systems across the...

🔒 Why Ascension defies the Baton Rouge industrial market vacancy surge

The industrial real estate market in Ascension Parish continues to operate under tight conditions,...

🔒 From metal detectors to AI: Ascension pilot program aims for faster, safer school entry

Ascension Parish Public Schools is piloting a new weapons detection program at select campuses...

🔒 Straight Talk with Matt Percy and Jamie Schutte of Percy Law Firm

As Ascension Parish continues to rank among the fastest-growing areas in the state, demand...

🔒 Ascension’s small businesses are gaining an edge through free training and certifications

The Microbusiness Enterprise Corporation of Ascension is working to position small businesses to capitalize...

🔒 Real-time text updates are improving the ER experience at this local hospital

Baton Rouge General is leaning into technology to improve the emergency room experience. The hospital...

🔒 Tanger finds its footing in a new retail era

Tanger Outlets in Gonzales has added new and expanded offerings from brands—including Victoria's Secret,...

🔒 What’s being built, bought and planned in Ascension Parish

Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits, as well as upcoming business-related...

🔒 Meet Ascension’s 2026 Women in Leadership honoree

Jackie Tisdell will tell you she moved to Ascension Parish 22 years ago for...

🔒 This Ascension hospital is launching a new foundation 

West Ascension Parish Hospital recently secured state approval to formally establish the West Ascension...
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