Economic Development

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

Baton Rouge added 1,900 jobs in August from July

Baton Rouge added 1,900 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted data released today...

Protecting Capital Region’s aquifer could include reducing industrial use by 90%

Efforts to protect the aquifer that provides much of the Capital Region’s drinking water could include working with industry to reduce its groundwater use to about 10% of the current level. 

Louisiana in top 10 nationally for most workers quitting their jobs

A higher percentage of workers are quitting their jobs in Louisiana than in most...

Baton Rouge combined riverboat casino earnings fall 1.5% from July to August

The latest report from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board shows Baton Rouge’s three riverboat...

Long-vacant downtown Baton Rouge building under contract for apartments

A Florida developer is planning to develop and own 10 loft apartments in a long-vacant building in downtown Baton Rouge, the developer’s local agent says. 

Essay: An immeasurable amount of potential from our flagship

LSU’s commitment is to improving lives in measurable, impactful ways that evolve from evidence-based research and study.
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Essay: Becoming the creative epicenter of the South

Turning the potential of Baton Rouge into reality requires hard work and the bravery to embrace innovation.

Belle of Baton Rouge’s move inland gains approval from gaming board

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board today approved plans to move the Belle of Baton Rouge’s gambling operations into the casino’s atrium and reopen the Belle’s hotel. 

Experts confident Louisiana’s petrochemical sector will adapt and thrive

There’s no disputing that Louisianans are resilient. The last couple of years have shown that much at least.

New Orleans-Baton Rouge passenger rail service mired in questions

While local officials have begun securing grants to build train platforms and stations for...
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