Economic Development

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

Jump in US job openings surprises economists 

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, illustrating the resilience of the American labor...

More EBR middle- to upper-income families choosing public schools

Middle- to upper-income student enrollment in public schools across East Baton Rouge Parish hit a 10-year high in 2022, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports. 

Why workers still won’t come back to the office

At a time when restaurants, planes and concert arenas are packed to the rafters, office buildings remain half full. 

CEO pay growth is slowing after years of rapid increases 

After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is beginning to slow.

Baton Rouge construction company wins contract with federal agency

Baton Rouge-based Dynamic Construction Group announced that it has been awarded contracts with three federal agencies. 

Private equity-backed firm acquires local medical practice 

Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus, or LENTS, has been acquired by private equity-backed firm Elevate ENT Partners, the companies announced today.
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Baton Rouge hockey team owner closing in on a name

While it won’t be announced before the end of May as was first discussed, the owner of Baton Rouge’s new hockey team is getting closer to choosing a name. 

Push to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage hanging by a thread 

Louisiana's lowest-paid workers could get a raise under a bill that remained alive during...

Longer trains are obstructing US intersections, causing calamity 

Over the past decade, rail corporations have been running more lengthy freight trains—some as long as 3 miles—partly to save fuel and labor costs.

U.S. oil and gas rigs see largest monthly drop since 2020

Energy services firm Baker Hughes Co. says that the U.S. oil and gas rig...
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