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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Ascension Parish’s restaurant scene is undergoing a transformation 

The restaurant is one of several newcomers in Ascension Parish, meeting the demand of a population that has grown by more than 50,000 since 2000.

Baton Rouge still losing residents as suburbs keep growing

The city of Baton Rouge is losing population at a rapid rate while East Baton Rouge Parish’s suburban cities—Zachary and Central— and its two most populated neighboring parishes—Livingston and Ascension—are gaining residents. 

Louisiana House leaders steer millions in pet projects to their home parishes  

Approximately 30% of state funding earmarked for legislators’ 197 personal pet projects in the House-approved budget plan goes to just three of the state’s 64 parishes.

WIB honorees: Compassion, communication and humble confidence make a good leader

Showing compassion, communicating with staff and being able to connect with clients are some of the leadership qualities especially coveted by this year's Influential Women in Business honorees.

Inside Library Wine & Provisions, Gonzales’ new dining concept

In February, Waguespack and his co-owner Ronnie George opened Library Wine & Provisions. 

How this young entrepreneur’s COVID quarantine hobby became a business 

At 13, Amanda Irizarry is already a proud business owner. But she is so much more than an entrepreneur.

Stirling and Level Homes townhome development planned for Geismar 

Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced it is developing 48 townhomes on 7.5 acres in Geismar. 

2023 Influential Women in Business: Kate MacArthur

Kate MacArthur, president and CEO of Ascension Economic Development Corporation, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

Methanex $1.3B investment in Ascension leads local projects seeking tax breaks

Methanex USA is seeking close to $16.5 million in rebates from Louisiana’s Quality Jobs program on a $1.3 billion investment in Ascension Parish. 

Roundup: Juvenile court records / PPP fraud / Car prices 

Public access: As public frustration over Louisiana’s violent crime grows, Republican gubernatorial candidate Attorney...
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