Economic Development

Downtown restaurants can thank public sector and plant workers

Remote work remains popular among downtown private sector workers, but public sector and plant workers are keeping restaurants and cafes busy.

Workers trading dress shoes for sneakers as companies relax office dress codes 

As many American workers migrate back into the office after more than a year...

DR Horton Inc. buys Zachary property in $10.5M deal

DR Horton Inc. has purchased property in Zachary near Flonacher Road and Old Scenic...

DraftKings gets license from Louisiana Gaming Control Board

Fantasy sports betting in Louisiana became a reality today after gaming company DraftKings Inc....

US top executives alarmed about inflation

Company executives are speaking up about how the current elevated inflation rate is impacting...

Bernhard-owned firm acquires Mississippi environmental solutions business

Green Meadow Sustainable Solutions, a local environmental services firm owned by Baton Rouge-based Bernhard...
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Louisiana has nation’s highest combined state and local sales tax rate

Louisiana now has the highest sales tax rate in the nation, which is concerning to policy experts due to the regressive nature of the tax.

Captivating carbon stuggles

Momentum is building for carbon capture, utilization and storage projects in Louisiana, but numerous obstacles and objections remain.

Brian Solis: How customers are evolving, and how your company must adapt to keep them

The late, great Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige is known for the quote,...

North Baton Rouge getting new economic development district 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, Build Baton Rouge,...