Economic Development

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

ACER planning new $2B oil refinery, makes bid for Shell’s Convent facility 

Baton Rouge-based American Clean Energy Refining today announced its plan to construct a new,...

Garret Graves making infrastructure point with $1B Mississippi Bridge request

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the nearly $1 billion earmark he requested for a...

Pandemic bankruptcies have held off, but experts warn of ‘avalanche’ to come 

The worst of the pandemic may be over, but many small businesses are headed...

Baton Rouge-to-beach air shuttle doesn’t take off  

Direct air service Southeast Beach Express today announced it is canceling its shuttles from...

Baton Rouge restaurants see surge in dining as food distributors face shortages

Diners are making their way back inside their favorite Baton Rouge restaurants in droves as coronavirus restrictions have lifted, but food distributors may not be rebounding fast enough to keep up. 

Lawmakers weigh spending $400M in cash on first repayment of levee debt

Rather than borrowing, Louisiana could make its first $400 million payment in cash to...
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Will pandemic ‘winners’ start to lose as the virus recedes? 

When it comes to the COVID-19 crisis, there are two kinds of companies: Those...

Louisiana House snubs back-to-work bonus, unemployment hike 

House lawmakers Thursday rejected a modest increase in Louisiana's jobless benefits and a return-to-work...

How was flooding around your property? Stormwater Master Plan team wants to know

In the wake of this week’s heavy rains, which caused unexpected flooding throughout the parish, HNTB is asking the public for input on the flooding and drainage issues they’ve observed and experienced over the past few days.

Lancaster developing residential area near LSU campus

Highcroft Townhomes LLC, owned by local business owner Arthur Lancaster, has purchased property near LSU’s campus from University PUD LLC for $800,000.
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