Economic Development

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A new Louisiana program meant to emphasize the link between cleanliness and economic prosperity now includes 28 chambers of commerce and more than 220 businesses, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser’s office reports. 

As part of The Arts Council in Greater Baton Rouge’s recent economic development efforts, the organization has launched a new quarterly Art in Business breakfast series with keynote speakers and networking opportunities for area companies. 

Cheniere Energy this week said it’s considering building a new pipeline to link its Louisiana expansion project to other pipelines in major shale-gas producing regions as it seeks to diversify its risk, LNG Industry reports.

Hammond-based Stoa Group closed on more than six acres on Picardy Avenue last week for its planned Heights at Picardy apartment community. 

Six years in the making, the Noël Family Distillery sits in a stylishly renovated former power and light building on Veterans Boulevard along the Mississippi River in historic downtown  Donaldsonville.  

Mo Vij and the award-winning 365Labs is bringing an all-in-one technology suite to law enforcement and the judicial system.

Historic downtown Donaldsonville is drawing millions of investment dollars in mixed-use and recreational projects.

While other markets around the country are reporting growth in casino revenues, Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw its numbers drop slightly last month, according to the state gaming board’s latest report. 

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council this week will consider endorsing a funding request for the $82 million Bayou Manchac Flood Reduction Plan.