Economic Development

U.S. applications for jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain at healthy levels with companies reluctant to let go of employees in a tight labor market. 

Average weekly wages for East Baton Rouge Parish were nearly flat last year, with fourth-quarter wages declining 1% year over year. 

LSU officials and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome are urging creation of a Louisiana Cultural District that encompasses the university’s flagship campus. 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge today announced they have selected ThreeSixtyEight to develop and launch a previously announced national talent attraction website and marketing campaign for the city.

Delta Biofuel is officially building a $100 million full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish, after announcing its final investment decision today.

The Metro Council will consider asking state officials to designate an LSU Cultural District. 

Two LSU faculty members were recently awarded a patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels, the school announced this afternoon.

Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.

Baton Rouge-based Falaya, an online home-selling platform, has expanded into Georgia.

In the wake of the pandemic, there’s been fierce debate about what workers really want.