Economic Development

Business expansions, relocations, incentives, and investment fueling economic growth across the Baton Rouge area.

How the economy might change as women gain more financial power 

Over the next 10 years, women in America will have greater economic power than...

Louisiana is getting set to take over the permitting reins for carbon storage 

Next month, state regulators in Louisiana will take over responsibilities for carbon storage permitting from the Environmental Protection Agency. 

‘LaPolitics’: Questions mount about the future of economic development

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named Anne Villa as the interim secretary of Louisiana Economic...

APM Terminals to develop $500M container terminal at Plaquemines port

Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District announced last week that it has executed a...

Why Louisiana had fewer mergers and acquisitions in 2023  

Louisiana merger and acquisition activity dropped in 2023, mirroring a disappointing global M&A market,...

Growing number of CEO’s think AI will require a company overhaul  

More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't...
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The numbers are in: Small business starts set another record in 2023 

Last year was another banner year for starting a small business, according to the...

What is keeping Baton Rouge from booking bigger names?

In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a sold-out Tiger Stadium. The concert was earth-shaking—both literally and figuratively—for Baton Rouge.

What’s keeping more big name acts from calling on Baton Rouge?

In 2022, Garth Brooks performed in front of more than 102,000 people in a...

How Black entrepreneurship is growing in the Capital Region and beyond

Historically, Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. have had no choice but to navigate an...
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