Economic Development

Employers reluctant to pass rising health care costs onto workers 

Employers are gearing up for health care costs to climb ever higher in 2023 and many will find themselves stuck with the bill, Inc. reports.

Visual effects production studio Crafty Apes awarded grant from Epic Games

Crafty Apes, the visual effects company that opened a production facility in Celtic Studios...

LSU will co-lead new hub for National Innovation Network 

LSU today announced it has been selected as one of the lead organizations for...

Homebuyers regain a bit of leverage as housing market slows

Years of soaring home prices and sharply higher mortgage rates remain hurdles for many would-be homebuyers, but new data shows that they're regaining some leverage at the negotiating table as the housing market slows.

Council member touts potential for north Baton Rouge grocery store

East Baton Rouge Metro Council member Darryl Hurst says a new study indicates a full-service grocery store would be feasible at the intersection of Joor and Prescott roads. 

Louisiana median worker pay higher than several other Southeastern states 

Median worker pay has risen 9% in Louisiana since December 2020, with the median...
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US initial jobless claims fall to lowest level since May 

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest...

The top 10 biggest turnoffs for applicants in job postings

Last month, job growth exceeded expectations with 528,000 new jobs being added, according to...

Riegel: Revitalization must extend beyond downtown

To achieve its full potential, Baton Rouge must invest in long-ignored areas of the parish in a way similar to the revitalization of downtown.

Green Heart Meals moving headquarters and commissary to Gonzales

Ready-to-eat meal provider Green Heart Meals is moving its headquarters and commissary to Gonzales,...