Economic Development

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

Revenue Estimating Conference projects higher tax revenue for Louisiana

Higher tax revenue is helping add $350 million to Louisiana’s general fund budget for...

State officials report $1.9M in questionable pandemic aid to businesses

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office and the state Treasury have identified more than $1.9 million in questionable payments made through the federally funded Main Street Recovery Program.

Small business owners struggling to find quality applicants

Small business owners are still trying to fill historically high levels of open positions, and they’re not having much luck, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly jobs report. 

Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced...

State officials rank tax incentives for best, worst ROI

All but one of the 10 tax incentive programs that cost at least $1 million had a positive impact on Louisiana’s economy

Offering employee equity could help small businesses with labor shortage

Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses,...
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Majority of workers would consider quitting if called back in-office full-time

When businesses first started talking about “Zoom fatigue” two years ago, it seemed like...

Three Baton Rouge companies honored by LED and SBA

Three Baton Rouge area businesses were honored at Louisiana’s Small Business Awards on Thursday, held by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Newly hired workers are vanishing before their start date

Many employers, including manufacturers, restaurants, airlines and cleaning companies, are seeing a surge of...

Belle of Baton Rouge acquired by CQ Holding Company Inc.

CQ Holding Company Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, meaning the company now owns both of downtown Baton Rouge’s casinos. 
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