Economic Development

Louisiana Fish Fry preps for expansion

Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Fish Fry is gearing up to expand its product line again and recently filed two advance notices with state economic officials regarding planned expansions.

News alert: Bernhard, Enwave to split LSU energy deal

The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved a broad agreement that calls for splitting a lucrative energy services contract for the Baton Rouge campus between the two entities that, for months, have been vying for the deal.

Liberty Bank receives $10M investment from JPMorgan Chase

As part of the firm’s recently announced commitment to advancing racial equity, JPMorgan Chase...

Oak Street Health plans Baton Rouge location as part of expansion

A network of primary care centers for Medicare recipients has plans to open a...

Natural disaster business keeps former BBQ Guys founder busy

When BBQ Guys co-founder and former owner Mike Hackley sold his company last year and announced he was starting a small business with his son and son-in-law, he might have thought it was a way to slow down.

Metro Council to consider rezoning Cortana site for Amazon distribution center

The Metro Council is holding a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to consider rezoning the...
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Area chambers back state gas tax increase while LABI, NFIB still undecided

The Southeast Super Region Committee—a partnership of economic development organizations that includes the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Greater New Orleans Inc., and the South Louisiana Council—has come out in support of a bill that would raise the state’s gasoline tax to fund key infrastructure projects while also increasing oversight of the state transportation department.

Louisiana entrepreneurs to pitch bed-making invention on ‘Shark Tank’

Louisiana inventors Nita Gassen and Judy Schott will pitch to the panel of tough...

Ochsner begins construction on Gonzales health center

Ochsner Health today announced it has started construction on a new clinic at the...

Chase will have new retail branch in I River Mark Centre

With its long-term lease up later this year, Chase Bank is downsizing its footprint...