Economic Development

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

Challenges remain for Capital Region small businesses recovering from pandemic

More than 80% of Capital Region business owners have been negatively impacted by the...

Wedding industry dealing with leftover pandemic demand

From venues to flower suppliers, the wedding industry is dealing with pent-up demand after a year of canceled ceremonies.

Baton Rouge car dealers struggling to maintain supply

Matt McKay, president of All Star Automotive Group, has been in the business of...

$6M grant awarded for Jones Creek flood mitigation project 

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday announced $34 million in federal funding for 13 flood risk reduction projects. Of that $34 million, East Baton Rouge Parish will receive $6 million for the Jones Creek Detention Project, which the parish will use to purchase land for water retention near the creek.

State expects rental assistance program to start moving quicker 

Even though just a fraction of federal COVID-19 rental assistance money received by the...

Manufacturing partnership rebrands to emphasize statewide mission

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana, or MEPOL, has changed its name to Louisiana’s...
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Used auto consignment retailer opening on Airline Highway

CarLotz, a consignment-to-retail used vehicle seller, today announced it is opening its first Louisiana...

Raising Cane’s teams with LSU to expand employee education benefits

Raising Cane’s is partnering with the LSU to provide online educational opportunities for its...

US jobless claims continue falling

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week by 14,000 to...

Baton Rouge riverboat cruises holding steady despite COVID-19 surge

The number of passengers on riverboat cruises that stop in Baton Rouge seems to be holding steady, even as the delta variant of the virus has driven COVID-19 numbers up in the state and city.
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