Economic Development

Baton Rouge office occupancy remains down from pre-pandemic

It’s been three years since the pandemic sent the world’s workers home, and while many companies have returned to their corporate spaces, local experts say there is an overabundance of office space available in Baton Rouge. 

Windsor Courts Office Plaza sells to construction firm for $1.1M

Windsor Courts Office Plaza has been sold to 1008 Jourdan SPE LLC for $1.12 million, according to documents filed with East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

Hiring managers are increasingly eliminating degree requirements 

More than half, 53%, of hiring managers say their company removed the bachelor’s degree...

Louisiana Department of Revenue stepping up business tax collection

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is improving its efforts to collect unpaid business taxes, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports. 

Companies spent nearly $21B in capital investments in Louisiana last year 

Businesses spent nearly $21 billion in capital investments last year, marking five consecutive years...

Legislature approves $45M in funding in effort to draw insurers to state

A $45 million funding bill to address soaring homeowner insurance rates in hurricane-battered Louisiana was overwhelmingly approved by Louisiana lawmakers today and sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards for his signature.
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Partners Southeast buys Mid City medical building for $2.5M

Partners Southeast has purchased a medical services building on North Boulevard for $2.53 million from Arthur Tolar's company 4550 North Boulevard LLC.

Crawfish prices come down from season-opening highs  

Crawfish prices have dropped $1.50 per pound over the past two weeks to match...

US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs in January

America’s employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.