Economic Development

Plastics is the word for Baton Rouge’s petrochemical plants

The demand for new technology is making Baton Rouge and its petrochemical plants ground zero for surging export demand in the plastics market.

Eclipsed: ‘Net metering’ change dims light on solar industry

‘Net metering’ changes by the Public Service Commission has dealt a blow to the industry, but solar proponents say Louisiana must think bigger.

Coronavirus among factors bringing down oil prices

Increased global energy supplies, declining oil prices and the outbreak of the coronavirus have...

Poor labor productivity, rising costs plagued McDermott before bankruptcy filing

Poor labor productivity and rising construction and subcontractor costs are said to be what...

Draft report: Massive reorganization of BRPD could save millions, improve service

The Baton Rouge Police Department could save millions of dollars a year by implementing...

Business First Bancshares acquires Houma-based Pedestal Bank 

Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares, the holding company for b1BANK, and Pedestal Bancshares today...
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Renee Chatelain is building an arts hub

This year, she oversees what is arguably the Arts Council’s biggest project yet.

3 things to know: Kodi Guillory

3 things to know: Kodi Guillory is the president of Sustainable Design Solutions, a Baton Rouge-based civil engineering firm

Two finalists to compete for LSU lakes project management contract

The LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation has narrowed, from six to two, its...

What if East Baton Rouge and its $32.8B GDP were in another state?

East Baton Rouge Parish, with its $32.8 billion GDP in 2018, would be the economic county leader in 15 states, including Louisiana.