Economic Development

New charter school to open in Harveston in 2023

A new K-12 charter school, Great Hearts, will open its doors in August 2023...

Can the River Center be made more competitive?

Visit Baton Rouge plans to hire a consultant to see how the Raising Cane’s...

Tech companies banking on apprenticeships to help solve labor shortage

White collar industries are beginning to embrace the apprenticeship, with some going so far...

Louisiana Survey finds strong support for elevation rules in flood-prone areas

Most Louisiana residents support elevation requirements in flood-prone areas, according to the second installment of the 2022 Louisiana Survey. 

BRAC report shows region added 5,200 jobs in February 

The Capital Region added 5,200 jobs in February, with seven of eight key industry sectors showing month-over-month gains according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.  

US initial jobless claims rise but remain near historic low 

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.
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ITEP bill up for Senate debate as advocacy group offers data in support 

Together Louisiana today released a report backing Senate Bill 151, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make permanent the changes to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program enacted by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2016. 

Colorado company buys Scotlandville mobile home park for $5.9M

Colorado-based mobile home acquisition company GoFresh Homes bought Leo’s Mobile Home Park for $5.9 million on Tuesday.

Shell’s new offshore platform built to make money at almost any oil price

Nicknamed Vito, Shell is set to launch its new multibillion-dollar offshore oil platform, nicknamed...

Ascension Parish coalition urges state to prioritize widening La. 30

Business and political leaders in Ascension Parish are calling on state government to prioritize...