Economic Development

CTEC expanding with new dual enrollment program open to freshmen

The East Baton Rouge Parish Career and Technical Education Center is planning to grow...

Extreme Texas weather, port backlogs further disrupt supply chain

Supply chain woes mounted worldwide for makers of everything from cars and clothing to...

Bill could make Louisiana a hub for carbon capture and sequestration

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the nation’s first comprehensive carbon dioxide infrastructure package, which could make Louisiana a national hub for carbon capture and sequestration.

BCP makes ‘significant investment’ in Metairie-based Gray Casualty & Surety

A group of investors led by Bernhard Capital Partners Management has entered into an...

COVID-19 reshapes Baton Rouge fitness experience

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, local gyms are reopening to a markedly changed fitness world.

Pointe Marie files for second phase

Pointe Marie, the planned unit development on River Road just west of L’Auberge Casino and Hotel, has filed for approval with the city-parish for a second phase of 16 single-family residential lots, 12 of which are presold.
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Will work from home outlast the virus?

It’s a question occupying the minds of millions of employees who have worked from...

Fate of Ralph & Kacoo’s property in flux amid MovEBR project

After closing nearly two years ago for an “extensive remodel,” Ralph & Kacoo’s is facing increased pressure to abandon its longtime Baton Rouge location and potentially sell it to the city, which is considering demolishing the building to make room for a new roadway.

A taxing infrastructure concern

Addressing the region’s crumbling transportation infrastructure system will be a business priority when state legislators convene next month.

Planning Commission approves rezoning of 37-acre Pecue property

The Planning Commission has approved plans to rezone nearly 37 acres of Pecue Lane near Ward’s Creek for commercial warehousing use.