Economic Development

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

Red-hot warehouse market shows signs of slowing 

A pandemic-driven boom in warehousing demand is showing signs of slowing, The Wall Street...

Small businesses expect holiday shoppers to spend more cautiously this year

Small businesses are stocking their shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving.

Eight questions for DDD’s new executive director 

225 magazine checked in with Sayal about her vision for downtown, the new parking meters on its streets, and her most interesting—and surprising—past job.

Auditor: State-backed insurer at risk of not being able to pay claims after major hurricane

Louisiana’s state-backed property insurer of last resort might not have enough reinsurance to pay claims following a major hurricane, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports.

Baton Rouge’s Tim Temple announces bid for insurance commissioner 

Republican Tim Temple, a wealthy insurance executive from Baton Rouge, will take a second crack at incumbent GOP Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon

Baton Rouge tank barge operator GMS acquired by Parker Towing

General Marine Services, the Baton Rouge-based tank barge operator, has been purchased by Tuscaloosa's Parker Towing Co.
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Two downtown BR buildings slated for demolition for potential nine-story project

Two vacant buildings in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge appear headed for demolition, potentially to make room for a major residential development with retail. 

Bank CEOs increasingly turning pessimistic on economy 

The outlook for the U.S. economy from Wall Street’s biggest banks is getting gloomier, with many top executives saying they're preparing for a potential downturn or a recession.

Tesla supercharging station planned for south Baton Rouge

Tesla has been issued the first in a series of permits (necessary) to construct a new supercharging station on Highland Road, near Interstate 10.

Livingston Parish moves forward with carbon capture moratorium 

Livingston Parish Council members approved a 12-month moratorium on injection wells and disposal wells used for carbon capture at their meeting Thursday.
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