Economic Development

CF Industries is evaluating a site in Ascension Parish for construction of a proposed...

Deepening the Mississippi River’s navigation channel from 45 to 50 feet from the mouth of the river to Baton Rouge will boost the region’s economy, says Mike Strain, Louisiana’s agriculture and forestry commissioner. 

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy spoke with Houma-Thibodaux oil-industry officials Tuesday about coastal restoration, hurricane...

The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in July, the Commerce Department...

Sugarfield Spirits has mastered the art of distilling rum, vodka, whisky and coffee- and...

Fort Lauderdale-based HVAC service company Air Pros USA announced it has acquired Denham Springs-based...

Gov. John Bel Edwards, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and LSU officials today announced federal and state funding for the first phase of the cleanup of a borrow pit at Burden Museum and Gardens

Thirteen companies from the Greater Baton Rouge area have made this year’s Inc. 5000 list, which highlights the fastest growing companies in the U.S.

After delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless hurricane seasons, a comprehensive regulatory...

The world's transition away from fossil fuels toward clean energy is increasing demand for...