Economic Development

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

Former State National Life Insurance building downtown sold to NOLA investor

The former State National Life Insurance building in downtown Baton Rouge has been sold to a New Orleans-based investor.

Louisiana businesses may still face higher taxes for unemployment trust fund

Louisiana hasn’t had to borrow as much money as was feared to keep the...

Commercial warehouse rezoning sought for 37 acres on Pecue Lane

The Planning Commission will decide Monday whether to rezone nearly 37 acres on Pecue...

Companies must decide whether to hire ex-employees or look for new talent post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated U.S. labor markets, with 9.4 million jobs lost in...

‘LaPolitics’: Speaker identifies sales tax collections as top session issue

A legislative study group recently issued a report to House and Senate leaders calling...

Women still making less than men at executive level, but gap shrinking

Women who climb their way to corporate America's highest ranks are still paid less...
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Topgolf competitor GolfSuites coming to Baton Rouge

A new golfing venue is moving into the Baton Rouge market—and is developing its...

Baton Rouge jewelers see glittering sales

From increased spending on engagement rings to consumer preferences trending toward customization, Baton Rouge’s jewelers are seeing a boon in business.

DOTD secretary backs increase in state gas tax

Shawn Wilson, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, advocated for an...

It’s ‘body blow after body blow,’ say local restaurateurs after weather closures

For some Baton Rouge restaurants, Monday’s ice storm was just the latest insult in...
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