Economic Development

There’s criticism over a lack of transparency by the Department of Energy around the application and selection process.

An infusion of federal money has helped Louisiana plug nearly 500 abandoned oil and gas wells this year.

Baton Rouge Community College is relaunching its Commercial Driver’s License program later this month as the nation continues to grapple with a truck driver shortage.  

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s board has selected Ann Trappey, a local business leader and former board chair, to be the organization’s interim president and CEO. 

Logistics companies competing for workers are offering more flexibility in areas such as scheduling...

The Biden administration is directing $7 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to build seven regional hydrogen power hubs in 16 states, the White House announced this morning. 

The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton...

Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced today.

The developers of the controversial Aztek Cove development say the project is still moving forward after they withdrew a request to establish an economic development district on the property.  

With 4,300 new jobs in August, the Baton Rouge area ranked first among peer metros for year-over-year job growth, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.