Economic Development

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

Riding the rails to determine needed Baton Rouge-to-NOLA upgrades

A train used to identify rail upgrades needed for passenger service will carry state...

OLOL officials discuss future of medical institution

To say Our Lady of the Lake has had an eventful 12 months would...

Louisiana electric vehicle battery project in line for $107M federal loan

The U.S. Department of Energy has offered Syrah Technologies a “conditional commitment” for a...

Office tenants want shorter leases but Baton Rouge market remains solid

Office tenants in Baton Rouge are looking for less space and shorter leases as...

Lumber processing company investing $22.5M in Avoyelles Parish facility

Lumber processing company Great Southern Wood Preserving is investing $22.5 million to expand wood...

OLOL moves forward

After a bumpy 12 months, OLOL officials discuss the future of the venerable Baton Rouge institution.
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Louisiana transforms into South’s carbon capture capital

Louisiana has become the carbon capture capital of the South, propelled by federal funding...

Health District seeks $5M to improve Essen, Bluebonnet corridors 

The Baton Rouge Health District and the New Orleans BioInnovation Center are asking for...

Budget clears House panel; debate set for Thursday

A Louisiana House panel advanced a proposed state operating budget Monday that includes $148...

House panel declines to back Gov. Edwards’ $500M Mississippi River bridge request

The House Appropriations Committee today voted to park $500 million in a new fund...
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