Economic Development

From the Publisher: Trailblazing entrepreneurs

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword. By definition, it is designed to create significant improvements...

The ITEP order: What it means

THE NEWS: With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Jeff Landry has redefined the...

DSLD just bought these subdivision lots for $10M

Private homebuilder DSLD Homes has purchased 149 lots in the Atwater Villas subdivision for...

Understanding the massive LSU-led FUEL partnership

In January, it was announced that a statewide team led by LSU had secured...

Gov. Landry signs executive order killing ITEP job creation requirements

During his keynote speech at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s annual meeting today, Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order aimed at streamlining participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program.

Patient Plus is expanding with two new locations

Baton Rouge-based Patient Plus Urgent Care is expanding outside of the Capital Region with a new location in Hammond. 
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Marsh McLennan Agency acquires Baton Rouge firm

Marsh McLennan Agency announced Tuesday that it is acquiring Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Companies.

Emergency management firm launches in Baton Rouge 

A group of emergency management experts is launching a new veteran-owned disaster services company in Baton Rouge. 

What’s going on with Baton Rouge’s taxi services? 

For the past decade, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have been ubiquitous, but Baton Rouge has still been home to traditional taxis. 

Many small business owners see 2024 as a ‘make or break’ year 

About 40% of small business owners think 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to a survey by messaging service Slack.