Economic Development

Dismukes: Petrochem industry likely to cut back on planned expansions 

Four days into the oil price war that was ignited Monday, when Saudi Arabia...

Nungesser on coronavirus cancellations: Some businesses won’t survive 

In a meeting scheduled for this afternoon with health officials and others planning for...

CAUW bracing for coronavirus impact on nonprofit sector

With global disruption and economic slowdowns resulting from the spread of COVID-19, the Capital...

It’s home sweet office for a growing number of remote workers

Remote working has its ups and downs, but it’s gaining in popularity and is a trend that’s here to stay in Baton Rouge—for now.

Local investors remain calm amid coronavirus market fears

Though massive sell-offs on Wall Street triggered a rare suspension of trading for 15...

State economist wary of ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to oil price drop

Oil prices appear to have reached a low but stabilized point today after dropping...
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Why aren’t more concerts callin’ Baton Rouge?

It’s not just big-name music acts as the Raising Cane’s River Center—with a theater, an arena and an exhibition hall—continues to underwhelm.

Baton Rouge wealth managers share investment tips amid coronavirus outbreak

Don’t panic. That’s the general short-term investment advice wealth managers in Baton Rouge have...

OLOL briefing: Baton Rouge employers should handle coronavirus response day by day

Baton Rouge employers concerned about how the COVID-19 coronavirus might affect their workplace should...

Publisher: New school superintendent must be ‘the best’

The search for a new superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish public schools must focus on but one criteria: Who is the best leader for the job?