Economic Development

Local restaurants have been paying higher prices for meat all summer, and it doesn’t appear prices will fall any time soon. As a result, many restaurants are having to increase menu prices and risk the loss of some customers. 

Millions of workers aren't satisfied with their jobs, so companies are taking advantage of...

The Baton Rouge economy was finding its post-COVID footing until the delta variant—and a hurricane—struck with a vengeance.

Hurricane Ida deals a massive blow to Baton Rouge and southeast Louisiana, knocking out power and creating a gas shortage.

Advocates for Louisiana breweries hope pending reviews of state and federal regulations lead to growth for the local craft brewing segment. 

The Baton Rouge area saw continued job growth over the past month, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly economic indicator dashboard. 

Voters will decide on two amendments in October that business interests say will have a major impact on simplifying the Louisiana tax code.

Local developer Mike Wampold bought four lots in University Acres on Dubois Drive in a $1.2 million deal Wednesday.

The rebuilding process following Hurricane Ida could create business opportunities for commercial builders while exacerbating preexisting challenges involving workers and building materials, says Ken Naquin, CEO of the Louisiana Association of General Contractors. 

Demand for workers in the U.S. remained strong—but leveled off—in the late summer due...