Economic Development

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

Supply chain bottlenecks move inland to warehouses 

The struggle for shipping capacity that has been a hallmark of pandemic-era snarled supply...

Refreshment Solutions acquired by Tennessee company 

South Louisiana-based Refreshment Solutions has been acquired by Tennessee-based Five Star Food Service, according...

State’s cash crops are suffering from too much rain 

Louisiana soybean farmers are facing disaster as torrential rains continue to pound the crop...

Senior residential facility under construction on Joor Road

Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, a skilled-nursing and long-term care facility, is...

LSU secures record amount of research funding in latest fiscal year 

LSU faculty from across Louisiana had another record-breaking year of securing external research grants...

Baton Rouge pediatrics benefit from new Children’s Hospital New Orleans-Cleveland Clinic partnership

Children’s Hospital New Orleans and Cleveland Clinic will partner to expand access to pediatric radiology experts for Louisiana families, the companies announced today. 
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Ernst & Young acquires Cambria Solutions, including Baton Rouge office 

Ernst & Young LLP today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire...

Tactical and self-defense training center opening next month

Orion Training Group LLC, which offers personal protection and self-defense training programs, is opening...

State board taking up more than $60M in ITEP applications

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry today is taking up about $60.3 million in Industrial Tax Exemption Program tax break applications for projects worth about $4.7 billion, the board’s agenda indicates. 

LSU surpasses $1.5B Fierce for the Future fundraising goal 

LSU today announced it has met its $1.5 billion fundraising goal for its six-year Fierce for the Future campaign, launched in March 2019. 
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