Economic Development

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

Employers aggressively recruiting workers who aren’t looking for jobs 

As the Great Resignation continues, workers who are not seeking new jobs are actively...

Higher mortgage rates setting stage for housing market slowdown 

Low mortgage rates have helped juice the housing market over the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices.

Baton Rouge adds 1,200 construction jobs over past year

Three out of four metro areas, including Baton Rouge, added construction jobs between March 2021 and March 2022.

Baton Rouge, Gonzales seeking $37M in grants for rail stations

Baton Rouge and Gonzales have filed a joint application seeking $36.95 million in federal dollars for passenger rail stations in each city. 

Baton Rouge rents rise 9% since start of pandemic 

Rents continue to rise at the fastest pace in decades, making housing costlier than...

U.S. chemical rail car loads hit all-time high 

There are some signs that pressures might be abating for the U.S. chemical industry....
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Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970

Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.

Amazon fulfillment center expected to open next year

Amazon’s Baton Rouge fulfillment center is on track to be operating by next year,...

Roundup: Louisiana living / New NOLA flights / Mortgage demand 

Housing cost: A family of four in Louisiana spends an average of $11,046 a...

Job recruiters return to college campuses

Job recruiters are coming back to college campuses, and some employers are pulling out...
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