Economic Development

We have young people who see opportunity and possibilities of transforming the Baton Rouge region. We have visitors and newcomers discovering the Capital Region and declaring it a delightful place to be. But we also have a big portion of the establishment that simply wants to gripe and complain about all of the shortcomings.

Organizations should focus on psychological well-being instead of spending on employee weight loss programs, according to a study from LSU.

The salaries offered to U.S. accountants and auditors last year climbed at their quickest...

Homes in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes are on average less affordable for local buyers than a year ago but more affordable than last quarter, according to a new report. 

Louisiana experienced growth in personal income and gross domestic product in the fourth quarter, but not as much as the nation as a whole.

A majority of Americans don’t think a college degree is worth the cost, according...

East Baton Rouge Parish lost an estimated 3,109 residents from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Several Baton Rouge-area legislators filed business-related bills for the upcoming legislative session before prefiling closed Wednesday. 

News that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana had made a deal to be acquired by Elevance Health may have been surprising, but not necessarily shocking for area insurance professionals.

U.S. small business owners' outlook on the economy weakened during the first quarter of the year with inflation cited as a top concern