Economic Development

Already facing supply and labor shortages caused by COVID-19, new restaurants trying to open in Baton Rouge are now dealing with added frustrations in the wake of Hurricane Ida. 

Several petitions filed by multiple property owners seeking annexation into the city-parish will come before the Metro Council for a vote later this month.

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has spent years improving Louisiana’s coast. Hurricane Ida may have put a damper on its work.

Whether it's economic development districts or TIF deals, the Metro Council loves giving away our tax dollars to the politically-connected.

Reflecting on reluctance to embrace change in Baton Rouge since Business Report began 40 years ago as well as endorsements for the upcoming election.

With money and public attention focused on the issue, Baton Rouge is poised to address its decades-old flooding and drainage problems. But does it have the will to really change?

Demand for gasoline in the Baton Rouge area has lessened in recent days, as electricity has been restored to nearly 99% of all homes and businesses in the parish. 

Local homebuilder Level Construction bought 33 lots on Tuesday for $2.6 million for its planned Magnolia Crossing subdivision.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today joined regional economic development organizations in the hurricane-impacted...

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation on Monday ensuring emergency personnel like first responders, health care employees and utility workers have hotel rooms to stay in while assisting affected Louisiana residents and repairing infrastructure.