Economic Development

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

KOK Wings & Things expands to Baton Rouge

Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things will open its first restaurant in the Capital Region—in the Electric Depot on Government Street—this weekend.  

Baton Rouge airport expects travel this year to meet or exceed pre-COVID numbers 

Travel at the airport is up 19.11% year over year through March, Caldwell told Daily Report this morning. In 2022, BTR saw roughly 18% more passengers than in 2021.  

Fed expected to raise key interest rate despite banking turmoil

Poised to raise interest rates today for a 10th time, Federal Reserve officials are...

2023 Influential Women in Business

The 2023 Influential Women in Business honors nine leaders in various fields who are making a difference in the Capital Region.

2023 Influential Women in Business: Connie Fabré

Connie Fabré, the president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

2023 Influential Women in Business: Kate MacArthur

Kate MacArthur, president and CEO of Ascension Economic Development Corporation, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.
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2023 Influential Women in Business: Darylene Harris Pugh

Darylene Harris Pugh, general manager at Shell Catalysts & Technologies US LP, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

2023 Influential Women in Business: Krista Raney

Krista Raney, senior vice president of development for the LSU Foundation, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

Baton Rouge waiting for possible impact from Hollywood writers strike

Late-night TV shows including The Tonight Show and The Daily Show will begin airing...

Legislation tightening regulations on carbon capture projects moving forward 

Legislation to tighten regulations for carbon capture projects is moving through the Louisiana House following strong opposition to those projects in some communities.
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