Economic Development

Hughes is in the process of opening a new Mexican restaurant, Rio Tacos and Tequila, on the ground floor of the building, beneath City Bar, and is one of many projects in the works for the local restaurateur. 

Once an influx of spending from hurricane evacuees subsides, local businesses will get a...

Economist Loren Scott says there are two large uncertainties to keep in mind when projecting economic recovery through 2022—a vaccine and the presidential election. 

Between a pandemic and hurricane season, downtown’s residential real estate market is the strongest it’s been in years, according to some local agents and developers, with occupancy rates rising.

Business Report asked executives of Best Places to Work companies to share some words of wisdom addressing pressing workplace topics.

The developers of Valencia Park, a new apartment complex planned in Spanish Town, received a permit to start construction on the 122-unit development last week. 

Finding the money to address saltwater intrusion into the Southern Hills Aquifer is proving to be a challenge for the Capital Area Groundwater Conservation Commission.

Most Louisiana businesses and schools will be allowed to expand their operations under the...

Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana rose to 24,566 last week, up from 16,191...

Doing business as Highlandia Trace LLC, Sarepta Homes Inc. paid $1.2 million for 21...