Economic Development

Virus roundup …  

• The Senate last night passed the mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering...

Baton Rouge auto dealers cut back hours, push online services as new car sales drop

Though car dealerships have been exempted from the statewide stay-at-home order that went into...

Virus roundup … 

• Louisiana Economic Development has launched a new hotline for Louisiana businesses. Companies can...

Mayor Broome appeals to Trump for federal aid

Just a day after city officials said they expect to be able to cover...

Louisiana chemical plants forecast production declines amid reduced staffing, supply chain disruptions

As Louisiana’s chemical plants embrace recommended safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19...

Economists hopeful oil prices will stabilize by summer

The price of oil rose today, with Brent crude hovering around $30 per barrel,...
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Virus response: Baton Rouge biotech firm now producing hand sanitizer

A Baton Rouge-based biotech company has switched gears from making topical dermatology products to...

Permanent restaurant closures expected as economic toll worsens

Louisiana restaurants have been limited to delivery, takeout and drive-thru options for eight days...

Baton Rouge hospitality industry takes hit as business dries up 

Industry leaders are beginning to assess the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the...

Baton Rouge’s new norm: Working from home while schooling the kids

For many local businesspeople, working from home while schooling the kids has become the...