Economic Development

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

High demand, ‘broken’ supply chain straining furniture retailers

Across the country, furniture retailers are reporting monthslong delays in every step of the...

Amazon buys 6 former Cortana Mall properties for more than $17.25M

The multiple properties comprising the former Cortana Mall have been sold to Amazon.com Services...

Local investors acquire industrial property in Port Allen for $7.8M

Protégé Industrial Partners, a local group that develops and invests in industrial real estate, has acquired a 71,000-square-foot distribution facility in Port Allen from its out-of-state owners for $7.8 million.

Analysis: Louisiana weighs hefty borrowing to pay levee debt

After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana delayed paying its debts for improvements to the federal flood...

Waitr looking to deliver cannabis products where they are legal

Lafayette-based food delivery service Waitr announced Thursday that it is pursuing a partnership to...

Great River Industries will move Louisiana office from Gonzales to Geismar

Construction and maintenance services provider Great River Industries will move its Louisiana operations from Gonzales to Geismar as part of plans to expand the company.
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Senate imposes restrictions on aid for state, local governments in COVID relief bill

The Senate voted Thursday to begin debate on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus...

Consultant’s report paints ominous picture of EBR public schools

“If significant changes are not made quickly, East Baton Rouge Parish runs the risk...

First National Bank expanding into Baton Rouge; plans rebrand

North Louisiana-based First National Bank is expanding into the Baton Rouge market with a branch on Corporate Boulevard.

Riegel: Shotgun weddings are bad for economic development

The manner in which the LSU board handled the awarding of an energy services contract for the Baton Rouge campus is a black eye for Louisiana's economic development efforts.
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