Economic Development

It was supposed to be a regular sit down with Guaranty's Flynn Foster, but Jay Ducote ’quickly discovered this would be no ordinary meeting.

Dubbed the ‘final frontier’ a decade ago, developments and new construction are flourishing in this rapidly growing part of Baton Rouge.

Louisiana's business and industry groups went all-in supporting Republican Eddie Rispone, so what does that mean now that John Bel Edwards won re-election?

Executive Spotlight: Steve Ceulemans, appointed as executive director of the Baton Rouge Health District in July, wants to recruit health care and bio tech companies to the district.

Dr. John Kirwan, a rock-star researcher with impressive credentials, is not only one of the smartest men you’ll ever meet, but he’s also leading the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to new heights.

As the Baton Rouge population becomes more diverse, businesses are making accommodations for their non-English speaking customers.

Since closing its Mid City emergency room in early 2015, Baton Rouge General has slowly made strides to turn its money-losing facility around.

Saving and enhancing the LSU Lakes system moved closer to reality with Gov. John Bel Edwards announcing plans to fund the project.

Despite skepticism, executing the Plank Road Master Plan, say supporters, is critical to lifting an underserved part of Baton Rouge.

Publisher: Having talent is important, but talent that executes is what leads to successful business, civic and government operations.