Economic Development

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

Gov. John Bel Edwards announces extension of phase two restrictions

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced he is extending Louisiana’s phase two restrictions an...

BRAC economic indicators show regional economy has plateaued  

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that examines...

Alford: Business interests eye next moves

The past few months have been bittersweet for business interests in Louisiana, especially in...

Shutdown of rental assistance program hints at deepening housing crisis 

A state-run program designed to provide emergency rental assistance was so inundated with applicants it had to shut down after just two days, suggesting the massive crisis that housing advocates have been predicting could be coming soon.

Local congressmen return to DC as boost in jobless benefits nears an end

The Baton Rouge-area congressional delegation returns to Washington, D.C., this week as the legislators consider...

Companies fear workplace precautions don’t address airborne virus risk

U.S. companies are raising new questions about how they can make workplaces safe after...
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Virus roundup … 

• The Louisiana Department of Health reported a weekend total of 3,116 new COVID-19...

Business groups speak out about COVID-19 safety protocols 

A growing number of organizations and business leaders are speaking out about the importance...

What a dip in unemployment insurance trust fund means for employers 

In the current COVID-19 economy, in which about 55,000 Capital Region residents are applying...

Baton Rouge area June home sales shoot up 21% from a year ago

While other sectors in the Capital Region are still reeling from the pandemic, residential...
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