Economic Development

Main Street loans still available 

While the Paycheck Protection Program may have run dry, another program from Congress’ $2.2...

How much will reopening the economy help Baton Rouge restaurants in short term?

Baton Rouge’s economy could begin reopening as soon as May 1, but local restaurant...

Gov. Edwards again warns that reopening doesn’t mean normalcy

As he sets the stage for the gradual reopening of sectors of Louisiana’s shuttered...

State not looking at layoffs or massive cuts, yet

The coronavirus crisis and economic shutdown of the past month have put many states...

Virus roundup … 

• A new report from Main Street America, a program of the National Trust...

LED trying to build capacity for Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program while answering questions

Louisiana Economic Development is still looking for banks and credit unions to participate in...
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BRAC releases parameters for economic restart plan

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Business and...

Frustration mounts for Baton Rouge business owners still waiting to hear back on loan applications

Local small business owners, sole proprietors and independent contractors who still haven’t received any...

Trump’s reopening plan puts the power in states’ hands

President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the economy puts the ball into state governors’...

New business applications down in Louisiana

Despite continuing concerns about coronavirus, Louisiana saw more than 1,000 applications for new businesses...