Economic Development

BRAC named a top 20 economic development organization by ‘Site Selection’ 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today received the 2021 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine.

ICYMI: Children’s hospitals in Baton Rouge, New Orleans to explore partnership

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans, part of the LCMC Health system to collaborate in pediatrics.

Children’s hospitals in Baton Rouge, New Orleans to explore partnership

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans, part of the LCMC Health system, have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore opportunities to collaborate.

DSLD buys residential lots in Bellegrove Square for $8M

DSLD Homes purchased 118 residential lots Friday in Bellegrove Square, a planned development at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, for $8 million from Dantin Bruce Real Estate.

St. George incorporation trial begins today

The trial involving the lawsuit to prevent the incorporation of St. George begins today at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge. 

Louisiana lawmakers consider lifting certain restrictions on craft brewers

A state House of Representatives committee has advanced legislation that craft brewers say will help their industry grow. 
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Louisiana families need less to get by, but many still fall short  

The average cost of living for a family of four in Louisiana is nearly $10,000 less than the national average, The Center Square reports.  

Development company buys Cedarcrest Avenue office space for $1.3M

Baton Rouge-based Taylormade Development Corporation bought a large office building on Cedarcrest Avenue on Wednesday for $1.3 million.

ExxonMobil profits surge despite $3.4B hit from pulling out of Russia 

ExxonMobil reported $5.48 billion in profits during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.

First-quarter drop in GDP not seen as prelude to recession

The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces...