Economic Development

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

Companies trying to limit salary bumps by providing other perks

Faced with high inflation and high turnover, many companies are looking to offer perks...

Louisiana ranks 34th best for corporate taxes, though rating likely to improve

The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranks Louisiana 34th for corporate taxes on its 2022 business tax climate index.

Baton Rouge wholesalers struggle with rising food prices

Rising U.S. wholesale prices are causing local food suppliers to pass those higher costs on to restaurants, stores and schools.

St. George trial going forward after Broome bid rejected

Plaintiffs seeking to stop the incorporation of St. George failed today to convince a judge to grant summary judgment in their favor, meaning the trial will go forward this spring.

Baton Rouge retailers seeing post-Christmas sales surge

The U.S. reported strong retail sales in January—surpassing economists’ expectations—and the numbers are being reflected at Baton Rouge stores.

Broome seeks summary judgment against St. George incorporation

St. George incorporation opponents will ask a judge today to block the incorporation effort without holding a trial.
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Despite tight housing market, Baton Rouge residential vacancy rate rises

A national real estate data firm counts 3,622 vacant residential properties in the Baton Rouge metro area, or 1.46% of the total.

Gen Z job-hoppers reshaping the future of work

Members of America's youngest generation are starting their careers amid the Great Resignation—and that has changed the way they view working, Axios reports.

Chennault’s $4M air cargo facility nears completion

Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles is nearing completion of a $4 million facility...

LSU partners with Kaplan to prepare student-athletes for workforce

LSU is partnering with education services provider Kaplan to offer career readiness programs to student-athletes.
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