Economic Development

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

Louisiana petrochemical leaders see growth on the horizon

Louisiana’s petrochemical industry is entering a period of cautious optimism, with executives pointing to...

‘A great deal at risk’: Economist Loren Scott talks Trump tariffs

When asked about President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, economist Loren Scott doesn’t mince words. “You’d...

Louisiana’s next frontier: Ascension’s 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark

  The sprawling 17,000-acre RiverPlex MegaPark on the west bank of the Mississippi River in...

What the reduction in flights serving major US airports has meant for BTR

The Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate to reduce flights nationwide has resulted in an average...

What to expect from next week’s Plan Baton Rouge III community open house

The third and final Plan Baton Rouge III community meeting is slated for next...

Louisiana initial unemployment claims show little fluctuation

Initial unemployment claims 11/01 Continued unemployment...
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Tight supply, demand drive competition for prime spaces in area retail market

A lack of new retail construction in the Baton Rouge area has tightened supply...

Local sales tax collections continue downward trend from last year

August 2025

DSLD acquires 83 more lots in Denham Springs development

Homebuilder DSLD Homes has acquired land to expand one of its communities in Livingston...

Louisiana Energy Awards honor Roland Toups, Meta, Entergy and other energy leaders

Turner Industries Chairman Emeritus Roland Toups, Port Fourchon’s Chett Chiasson, Meta, Entergy, and Danos...
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