Economic Development

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

See who purchased 200-plus acres near the East Baton Rouge/East Feliciana line

More than 200 acres of land near the East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes border changed hands in a deal filed Friday afternoon with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. 

Recent college graduates are struggling to find work. Here’s why

Despite a robust job market, recent college graduates are having a harder time finding work than the rest of the population since the pandemic.

Baton Rouge Health District gets federal grant for $3.4M infrastructure project

The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded the Baton Rouge Health District $2.7 million to support infrastructure upgrades. 

See which Capital Region companies were selected for LED’s accelerator program 

Seven Capital Region businesses were selected to participate in Louisiana Economic Development’s annual Diversity...

Celtic Studios is in search of a new leader

As the strikes end and work resumes in film, Celtic Media Centre is in...

OLOL partnering with Traction Sports through purchase of 40% stake 

Our Lady of the Lake Health has purchased a 40% minority stake in Baton...
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LSU Innovation receives $600K grant to support startups 

LSU has been awarded a $600,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to boost technology...

Army Corps of Engineers unveils plan to reduce Amite River flooding 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with a tentative plan for mitigating flood risk in the Amite River basin that will undergo public review early next year.

Gov’t Taco set to close as Guaranty Media exits restaurant business

Gov’t Taco is closing its Mid City doors for good this Saturday. The restaurant announced...

Salad Station’s plans call for expanding to 100 locations

Hammond-based Salad Station on Wednesday announced an aggressive expansion, with plans to grow the quick-service salad chain to 100 locations by the end of 2027. 
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