Economic Development

Baton Rouge’s Click Here Digital poised for growth with new investment

Click Here Digital’s partnership with two out-of-state investment firms could help the Baton Rouge-based digital marketing agency add 30-40 people over the next 12-18 months to the 100 it employs locally and acquire other firms, founder Bo White says.

Metro Council approves rezoning for Government Street development

The Metro Council Zoning Committee approved a rezoning request Wednesday that will clear the way for the redevelopment of half a block along Government Street in Mid City.

DDD approves Emergent Method as consulting firm in executive director search

The DDD Commission voted unanimously to use Emergent Method as the consulting firm in its executive director search and to support the CATS tax renewal, during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.

US initial unemployment claims fall for third consecutive week

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers.

b1Bank expanding into Houston with Texas Citizens Bank acquisition

The transaction will not only extend the b1BANKS’ reach along the industry-heavy Interstate 10 corridor, but will also grow its assets to some $4.9 billion.

ExxonMobil reconsidering its investment strategy 

ExxonMobil’s remade board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil...
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AT&T burying fiber-optic lines to prevent another hurricane cell service blackout 

Telecommunications giant AT&T will put parts of its fiber-optic infrastructure in southeast Louisiana underground to avoid future hurricane outages, the company announced today.

Louisiana higher education leaders seek $220M budget boost 

Louisiana's top higher education board is asking for a nearly $220 million state budget increase next year, saying the money would aid its work to boost the number of people obtaining degrees and professional certifications beyond high school.

Venture Global lands large LNG export deals with China

China reached an agreement on three huge liquefied natural gas deals with U.S. exporter...

Amedisys expands home health care footprint in North Carolina

Amedisys, a Baton Rouge-based home health care and hospice care company, is planning to open more home health care centers in North Carolina.