Economic Development

Merger mania in banking continues

There seems to be no slowing the consolidation wave that's rolling through the Baton Rouge banking industry.

Will Louisiana tackle high commercial insurance rates?

Will the Legislature pass legislation, including tort reform, that will finally bring relief to escalating commercial vehicle insurance rates?

A dream come true for Cortana?

Signs point to Amazon acquiring the dying Cortana Mall and converting it into a regional distribution and fulfillment center.

Head to Mid City for all your Baton Rouge restaurant trends

If looking for the latest restaurant trends, chances are you’ll find them along Government Street, plus a look at what's coming soon to Baton Rouge.

The transformation of Plank Road

Don’t expect a transformation overnight, but look for small yet significant changes along north Baton Rouge's Plank Road in 2020.

Addressing the north Baton Rouge food desert

Repackaging and funneling leftover recovery money from hurricanes Gustav and Ike, Mayor Sharon Weston...
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Outsiders and the C-suite

Not from Louisiana? It can be tough getting in the executive-level door.

Looking to bring disruption to industrial construction

Industry-backed research, dubbed Operating System 2.0, is searching for a model to overhaul the industrial construction process.

Louisiana industry desperately seeking ITEP clarity

The curious case of Bollinger Shipyards highlights the latest ITEP issue to arise since Gov. John Bel Edwards altered the program.

JR Ball: The trouble with Mike Wampold’s Harveston TIF

JR Ball: The Harveston mix-use development, like other projects by Mike Wampold, will be fantastic, but that doesn't mean it deserves a TIF.