Economic Development

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

Baton Rouge casino revenue rises in April as pandemic restrictions ease

Amid increasing vaccinations and loosening social distancing restrictions, Baton Rouge’s trio of casinos are...

Why many workers won’t return to old jobs post-pandemic

Layoffs, lockdowns, unemployment and stimulus checks have left many American workers rethinking both their...

Flooding pushes damaged businesses to close, while others see sales dip

While some local business owners woke up this morning to find their establishments flooded,...

Travel at Baton Rouge Metro rebounding as vaccination rates increase

Travel through the Baton Rouge Metro Airport is rising after the pandemic deterred vacations...

Roundup: Disney feature film / Property sells / Builder confidence

Celtic Studios: Production will begin soon in Baton Rouge on a live-action feature film...

Marsh Dog closing after nearly 10 years

After nearly a decade in business, Baton Rouge-based Marsh Dog, which made all-natural dog...
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Louisiana weekly initial unemployment claims rise

Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana rose to 7,129 for the week ending May...

Desperate for workers, US restaurants, stores raising pay

U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract...

BRAC economic indicators show consumer spending high, labor market flat

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber has released its monthly COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that...

Ochsner continues aggressive growth with acquisition of longtime pediatric practice

Less than two months after announcing its acquisition of the largest private practice of...
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