Economic Development

Ochsner files advance expansion notices with LED for Baton Rouge facilities

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation filed advance notices with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans to expand several of its facilities across the state, including two in Baton Rouge.

iTA Truck Sales and Service acquires Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge

iTA Truck Sales and Service has acquired Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge, making...

GOP lawmaker: Gas tax measure offers strong ROI for infrastructure needs

Despite the pandemic-triggered hit to the state’s economy, Louisiana cannot afford to keep putting...

Growing visual effects business a bright spot for Baton Rouge film industry

While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down film and television production around the country for much of 2020, the local industry saw an uptick in the amount of post-production work that is done here.

Slow vaccine rollout, new variants hampering business forecasts

The slow start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, along with the arrival of new...

First infrastructure bill filed for Louisiana’s 2021 regular legislative session

A proposed law would dedicate the proceeds from a temporary 0.45% state sales tax...
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Secure Shredding grows through partnership with Dunlap Government Solutions

Baton Rouge-based Secure Shredding and Recycling is expanding its regional footprint through a partnership with a new company, Dunlap Government Solutions, which it acquired a minority ownership stake in late last year.

MMR Constructors, Helix Aviation Academy join Aviation Business Park

Enplanements at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport might be down to half their 2019...

ExxonMobil names new manager for Baton Rouge refinery 

ExxonMobil today announced it has named David Oldreive as manager of the Baton Rouge...

Phelps Dunbar acquiring Birmingham firm

Phelps Dunbar is growing its footprint in the Southeast with the acquisition of Birmingham,...