Economic Development

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

Tax reform, infrastructure among LABI priorities for 2021

Reforming the state's tax structure and infrastructure improvements will be among the priorities for...

Dardenne details plans for new broadband and connectivity initiative

When Veneeth Iyengar, the city’s departing assistant chief administrative officer, takes over the state’s...

Baton Rouge insurance brokerage company acquired by California firm

Baton Rouge-based Group Insurance Inc. has been acquired by a California-based firm

ExxonMobil creates carbon capture business unit

ExxonMobil Corp. says the time has come to turn capturing carbon emissions into a...

US infrastructure scores C- grade from engineers due to years of inaction

America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and stormwater...

The ultimate entrepreneur

Business Hall of Fame: Homer Knost played a role in the launching of more than 100 companies in his 80-year business career, including Arkel International.
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From walk-on to superstar

Businessperson of the Year: Rejecting those who said the idea wouldn’t work, Brandon Landry has built Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux into a restaurant powerhouse.

Details matter

Young Businessperson of the Year: Nick Speyrer, fueled by a strong work ethic, has grown Emergent Method into a major player in the project management space.

Adapting to change

Company of the Year: Lipsey’s has a long and successful history built on conviction and strength—and a willingness to evolve.

Baton Rouge year-over-year sales tax collections rise in December

After lagging for months, sales tax collections in the city-parish grew in December, bucking...
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