Economic Development

2019 Louisiana politics: The calm before the gubernatorial storm

When U.S. Sen. John Kennedy defied conventional political wisdom in late November, announcing he...

2019 economy: A forecast for renewed growth

After enjoying three years of solid job growth, the Baton Rouge area economy began...

2019 economy: Changing faces of Baton Rouge leadership and the challenges each face

Baton Rouge Metro Airport Director Mike Edwards Goals: • Establish an Airport Economic Development Zone and advance...

2019 economy: Capital Region prioritizes its economic goals

Some are common across the nine-parish Capital Region while others are uniquely tied to...

2019 transportation: Is Baton Rouge finally on the road to somewhere?

If you’re looking for transformational changes to Baton Rouge’s transportation infrastructure in 2019, you’ll...

2019 real estate: Too much Class A office space?

Might there be a glimmer of hope for a Baton Rouge Class A office...
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2019 real estate: The winds of residential change

Anyone who’s gone house hunting in Baton Rouge over the past three or so...

2019 Industry: Exxon Mobil’s Baton Rouge future … ITEP and plastics

ExxonMobil has a big decision to make in early 2019 involving Baton Rouge, and...

2019 health care: A changing marketplace for Baton Rouge hospitals

The health care industry has been in a state of flux for decades, as...

2019 business: Banking on mergers in Baton Rouge

A lower corporate tax rate and a generally more bank-friendly regulatory environment should translate...