Economic Development

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

LSU Foundation to issue pink slips Thursday 

The LSU Foundation will lay off a “substantial” number of its 140 employees Thursday...

Some GOP lawmakers consider pushing to overturn Gov. Edwards’ mandate 

A coalition of conservative Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature, frustrated by Gov. John...

Virus roundup … 

• U.S. Rep. Garret Graves today announced Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District is set to...

Tourism task force looking at sector-by-sector plan for reopening

Leaders of the hospitality and tourism industry from across the state met virtually yesterday...

AGC: Without federal stimulus dollars, coronavirus exacerbating Louisiana’s construction lull

Louisiana construction industry officials are joining the national Associated General Contractors in calling for...

Pandemic, historic tax credit problems delay Wampold’s plans for Chase South Tower 

Despite what some predict will be a softening demand across multiple real estate sectors...
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Alford: Going broke in Louisiana

If neither you, your business nor your home parish or city are struggling financially...

Baton Rouge among 99 metros with fewer construction jobs than a year ago

Baton Rouge lost 2,000 construction jobs in the 12-month period extending through March 2020,...

LSU interim president asks school leaders to prepare for budget cuts 

LSU is bracing for possible cuts of state funding because of the coronavirus, says...

Virus roundup … 

• Gov. John Bel Edwards has scheduled a 4 p.m. news conference today to...
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