Economic Development

The company, founded in 2019, announced last summer its plans to open a franchise program for its restaurants, which are built using shipping containers.  

It was unquestionably serendipitous. A few years back, Performance Contractors in Baton Rouge began an extensive self-assessment to gain better visibility into its procurement processes. 

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has selected Marlee Pittman to be the first director of community revitalization for East Baton Rouge Parish. 

A dispute between Amtrak and two freight companies could threaten implementation of New Orleans-to-Mobile passenger service. 

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, roughly 13 months on the job, turned heads this week by snagging the only open seat on the budget-writing House Appropriations Committee.

The current version of the state’s capital outlay bill includes a $20 million commitment to complete the University Lakes improvement project, Sen. Franklin Foil says. 

Atlanta-based Mammoth Holdings LLC, a large car wash operator with nearly 100 locations, today announced it has acquired two locally owned Wash N’ Roll Express Car Wash locations in Gonzales and Prairieville for an undisclosed price.  

One of the keys to building a successful business is carefully vetting the people you’re doing business with, says Willie Johnson, founder of WCJ Consultants. 

The St. George incorporation trial ended today with the judge saying he will issue a ruling in the next few weeks.

The Downtown Development District’s executive director search committee and full commission unanimously voted to recommend Whitney Sayal to fill the long-vacant executive director position during Wednesday’s meeting.