Economic Development

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

Biden’s environmental agenda creates regulatory whiplash for industry

As President Biden’s slate of Cabinet picks began to crystallize over the past several...

Virtually as good as being there for ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is implementing realistic virtual reality modules to assist with both plant construction and on-site operations.

Major delays in SBA-backed loans are slowing recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been unkind to Stephen Schober's 35-year-old metal-supplies business. Several employees...

ExxonMobil ITEP request seemingly has support of Metro Council, school board

Now that ExxonMobil’s request for a property tax abatement under the state’s Industrial Tax...

Amazon developer seeks $35.4 million property tax abatement from Baton Rouge

The real estate firm developing a massive distribution center for Amazon on the site...

Bridge Center opens Thursday

The Bridge Center for Hope, the first-ever adult crisis receiving center in Louisiana, announced...
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Alford: Issues put on hold for COVID-19 begin to resurface

The regular session that convenes April 12 will mark a return to normality for...

2020 was a record year for entrepreneurship

While 2020 was terrible on many counts, it was a banner year for entrepreneurship,...

Biden administration means regulatory whiplash for industry

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks—and his early regulatory actions—aren’t being well-received by industry, but the outlook is far from dire.

Small business optimism falls further in January

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined in January to 95.0, down 0.9 from...
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