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City-parish buys shopping center by airport as part of $54M project

East Baton Rouge City-Parish bought the shopping center at the corner of Plank and Hooper roads on behalf of the neighboring Greater Baton Rouge Airport District as part of a $54 million airport and traffic project.

Louisiana is the first state to gain full approval of its ‘Internet for All’ proposal

The federal government has approved the second part of Louisiana’s plan to spend more than $1.35 billion to provide high-speed internet throughout the state, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.

Work Downtown Play Downtown program sees uptick in participation

An initiative launched last year to encourage downtown employees to stay in the area after clocking off of work has seen increased participation in the last three months, says founder Luke Lognion.

BRAF launches data-driven project to identify areas of social need

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has launched an initiative that will use data analytics to identify areas in need of philanthropic and social impact efforts.

Workers over 65 comprise a growing share of the US workforce

Americans 65 and over are playing a larger role in the labor force, shifting...

Facilities Maintenance Management buys former Hancock Whitney building

Denham Springs-based Facilities Maintenance Management, a full-service maintenance and construction company, will renovate the former Hancock Whitney Bank Denham Springs operations center as its new headquarters.

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US unemployment applications fall again as labor market continues to thrive

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite high interest rates and elevated costs.

BLDG 5 is launching a lemonade brand for purchase in stores

Popular Kalurah Street eatery BLDG 5 Market + Kitchen + Patio today announced the launch of its new artisanal lemonade brand, BLDG 5 Lemonade.

How much will the state get from its first offshore wind agreements?

Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board approved the state’s first wind operating agreements in state offshore waters at its December meeting today, according to an announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Tom Harris.

DDD changing meeting schedule, adding committees

Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District is moving away from a monthly meeting format while also creating four committees to help guide the organization.