Economic Development

St. George to hold public meeting Wednesday on proposed Uber partnership

St. George residents will be able to get a closer look Wednesday at a...

A $5M expansion will double Rise Hospital’s capacity in Prairieville

Rise Hospital is expanding its Prairieville facility with a $5 million project that will...

Straight Talk with Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan

Donaldsonville is entering a new era of growth as billions of dollars in industrial...

Texas truck seller acquires Baton Rouge, Lafayette dealership sites for $7.4M

Texas-based Rush Truck Centers has purchased three former Peterbilt-owned dealership properties, including two in...

The Partnership’s finances rebounded in 2025 as expenses fell

The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership and its affiliated foundation ended 2025 in stronger...

Here’s why the Iran war could spur new energy investment in Louisiana

The war in Iran is reshaping global energy markets in ways that could spur...
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Butch Spyridon: Baton Rouge must prioritize projects to reach its potential

Baton Rouge is a city of “potential and opportunity.” That’s how longtime tourism executive Butch...

Project backed by Gordon McKernan and Windy Gladney takes a step toward construction

Developers of the proposed 196-unit student housing development along Burbank have applied for new...

This Baton Rouge dining staple is opening a second location with a twist

A Baton Rouge dining institution is expanding with a new concept that blends its...

How far is LSU from reaching its goal of becoming a top 50 research university?

LSU has its sights set on becoming one of the nation’s top 50 research...