Economic Development

ExxonMobil Corporation and the ExxonMobil Foundation recently invested $2 million to support several LSU initiatives, the university announced this morning. 

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the legislation he helped negotiate with the White House should lead to faster approval of projects that require federal funds and permits.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today joined the Clean BIZ Partnership, a new program created by Keep Louisiana Beautiful aimed at reducing and preventing litter

Amedisys, a publicly traded home health and hospice care provider headquartered in Baton Rouge, announced a merger agreement with a larger company last month.  Today, a cash acquisition offer was made public that initially appears to be a better deal for shareholders. But as the board evaluates the new proposal, could more suitors be readying a bid? 

Benny's has purchased the property next to its stand-alone car wash on West Lee Drive for $1 million. Owner Justin Alford says plans are to build a new B-Quik convenience store and gas station on the site.

Baton Rouge-based software company MarginMAX has been acquired by Kansas-based Storewise, the companies announced this morning.

After months of waiting, partners on the University Lakes project have been issued permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to start construction. 

Just over a month after announcing a pending merger agreement, Amedisys has received a competing buyout offer that might be a better deal for shareholders. 

As the Federal Reserve continues to increase interest rates, banks including those in Louisiana...

A recent survey of CEOs suggests that most expect a recession in the U.S....