Economic Development

Baton Rouge hotels see increase in business travel

Business travelers and meetings at Baton Rouge hotels has been on the rise since Louisiana lifted its COVID-19 restrictions.

Top 100 private companies of 2021: A roller coaster year

It was a roller coaster year for the Baton Rouge Top 100 private companies, with more companies reporting revenue declines than gains.

Innovative building strategies can also improve drainage 

While recent conversations about the Capital Region’s increasing problems with drainage and flooding have centered on mitigation projects and proposed building moratoriums, one local expert says what’s missing from the discussion is smarter ways to build that can help reduce stormwater runoff from buildings.

How Entergy is preparing for the future of electric vehicles

As electric vehicles rise in popularity, Entergy is preparing its Louisiana service areas for...

BREW’s back: Annual entrepreneurship week happening in person this October 

Nexus Louisiana today announced that Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week will be an in person...

How small businesses can cash in on collegiate athletes 

With LSU’s top-tier athletic programs in their backyard, numerous Baton Rouge small business owners...
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Ability to work remotely seen as ‘the new signing bonus’

After almost a year and a half of working from home, many white-collar employees...

Edwards signs infrastructure funding bill prioritizing new Baton Rouge bridge

Louisiana will shift up to $300 million in taxes charged annually on the sales...

FranU files plans for campus expansion

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has filed plans with the Planning Commission for...

Concordia Bank planning new branch in Rouzan

Concordia Bank has signed a purchase agreement with Engquist-Level Development for a 1.2-acre tract...