Economic Development

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

Magnolia Power purchases Iberville property for power plant

Magnolia Power LLC has purchased property for its planned renewable power plant from private sellers for $2.12 million, according to records filed with the Iberville Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.

Harvest Midstream purchases network of Louisiana pipelines, terminals

Harvest Midstream has announced its purchase of the remaining interest in Arrowhead Gulf Coast...

Study shows long-term benefits of lowering corporate income tax rate

Cuts to corporate income taxes provide broader and more sustained benefits to the economy than personal income tax reductions, the Tax Foundation reports. 

‘The Iron Claw’ starring Zac Efron prepares to film in Baton Rouge

The Iron Claw, a scripted film about professional wrestling starring Zac Efron, is preparing to film in Baton Rouge. 

Here’s where young adults who leave the Capital Region are going

Houston, Dallas and Atlanta, in that order, are the most popular destinations for young...

Entergy’s Phillip May shares his toughest career challenge 

As president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana, Phillip May is responsible for the company’s...
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Remote work has changed the travel landscape 

While some workers returned to the office full time this year, many others continue to work remotely indefinitely.

Baton Rouge film industry exec sees growing opportunities through streaming

The film industry is still catching up after the COVID-19-induced shutdown, says Katie Pryor, who directs the Film Baton Rouge office. 

How to know when a recession has begun

By one common definition, the U.S. economy is on the cusp of a recession....

Denbury adds carbon sequestration site in Louisiana 

Denbury Inc. announced July 21 that it had signed a definitive agreement with a...
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