Economic Development

Inflation’s grip on businesses loosened greatly in March, raising hopes that companies and consumers will suffer less from high prices as 2023 rolls on.

After opening a Smalls Sliders in Denham Springs two weeks ago, franchisee Blain Bech has his eyes on Baton Rouge for future expansion. 

BRECO Federal Credit Union will open branches in Baton Rouge and Walker this summer.

Partners on the University Lakes project are waiting on permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to start construction. 

Baton Rouge-based commercial real estate firm Elifin Realty has expanded to Columbus, Ohio. 

Ship agency, stevedoring and terminal operations company T. Parker Host is relocating its headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to south Louisiana, according to Biz New Orleans.

The Louisiana Legislature is in the second week of its fiscal session. This kind of session occurs every other year and allows lawmakers to introduce and debate tax-related topics.

A new multisport facility could help Baton Rouge attract more visitors, a sports tourism consulting firm says. 

In case you missed it, a proposal to eliminate the state income tax in Louisiana was pulled aside Monday after lawmakers questioned its impact on public education, health care and the poor.   

Georgia-Pacific is investing $50 million to upgrade its Port Hudson paper mill in Zachary, the company announced today.