Economic Development

Passenger volume at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport was up 14.7% in June of this year compared to the same month in 2022, with 66,827 total passengers flying in and out, according to the airport’s latest passenger volume report. 

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told analysts on Friday that the oil giant is looking to get into the lithium market as the rise in popularity of electric vehicles boosts demand for the battery component. 

Just over 5% of Louisiana workers left their jobs either voluntarily or involuntarily this...

As temperatures soar across the country, gas prices are following suit, according to USA Today.  

Factory shutdowns, parts shortages and almost empty dealership lots marred the U.S. auto industry over the past three years. 

AccuTemp is expanding its presence in Baton Rouge with a planned $2.75 million expansion to its North Harco Drive location. 

Rising interest rates and the skyrocketing cost of insurance are the main factors slowing the market for apartment buildings, local professionals say. 

We encourage locals to cheer on the vision our Baton Rouge Zydeco represents. At least it’s not spelled “Zydeceaux.”

There are conflicting opinions as to how much activity there will be over the...

Sales in the industrial real estate sector for Baton Rouge dipped last month as the market remains underbuilt and undersupplied.