Economic Development

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

Louisiana’s population ranking has dropped from century ago

In 2020, Louisiana had the 25th-largest population among U.S. states—maintaining, since 2010, the lowest...

Amazon developers file more permit applications for former Cortana site

The developers of the Amazon fulfillment center at the old Cortana Mall have filed more permit applications, giving a clearer picture as to how facility will look when it opens next year.

Inventory shortage driving up used car prices in Baton Rouge

Used car prices are higher than normal in post-pandemic Baton Rouge because of shortages in both used and new car inventory.

US Treasury: Pandemic relief aid can’t be spent on road, bridge projects

Shortly after President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act into...

US weekly jobless claims drop to 473,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new...

Louisiana House leaders direct millions of dollars to pet projects

Louisiana House leaders direct millions of dollars to pet projects Terrebonne Parish turned out to...
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Perkins Overpass business owners raising funds for walking path

Several business owners in the Perkins Road overpass area are pooling together their resources...

Weyerhaeuser investing in Holden sawmill

Weyerhaeuser investing in Holden sawmill Weyerhaeuser has plans to make a two-phased investment into its...

Louisiana private sector strengthens with expansions, openings

Louisiana’s private sector continues to strengthen, with job gains for the third quarter of...

Abandoned oil well bill passes Louisiana House

The Louisiana House of Representatives has unanimously passed HB662, which would exempt oil produced...
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