Economic Development

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

Louisiana tax bills signed, but need voter approval in fall

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed key pieces of a complicated tax swap plan...

Bill would send coastal states revenue from offshore wind energy

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week introduced a bill that would allow...

Baton Rouge working on electric vehicle charging station buildout

A settlement from 2015 means more electric vehicle charging stations could be coming to the Baton Rouge area. Currently, Baton Rouge has around a dozen EV charging sites. Many are clustered downtown, and only one, an Entergy charging station, is located in north Baton Rouge.

Great Hearts charter school to join Harveston development

Great Hearts, the classically oriented charter school that’s been narrowly approved by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, will open its doors in Harveston.

Marsh Dog, maker of nutria treats, sold to Minnesota company

Marsh Dog, the Baton Rouge-based dog treat company that uses nutria in its recipes,...

Baton Rouge riverboat casino revenues up 242% from prior May

With pandemic-era regulations lifted, Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos saw revenues increase approximately 242% in May compared to the year prior.
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Baton Rouge airport sees 420% year-over-year increase in May passengers

The Baton Rouge Metro Airport in May saw its highest monthly passenger count since...

What inclusive companies share in common

The killing of George Floyd brought about a reckoning over racial injustice that led...

Oceans Behavioral Hospital opens north Baton Rouge campus today

Oceans Healthcare today announced the opening of a new behavioral health hospital in north...

Webinars will explore wind energy opportunities in Gulf

As the U.S. government considers the Gulf of Mexico for clean energy opportunities, a...
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