Economic Development

Don’t expect much heavy lifting from Legislature this year

Louisiana residents hoping to see the governor and lawmakers tackle the state’s entrenched problems...

Investors eyeing two buildings across from Electric Depot

Investors are expressing interest in two Government Street properties for sale across Government Street...

Olinde’s Furniture sold to Memphis company

The 133-year-old family-owned Olinde’s Furniture has been acquired by DSG, a Memphis-based company that...

IBM working to provide world’s most accurate weather forecasts

When IBM bought the Weather Company in 2016, it wasn’t clear what the long-term...

Baton Rouge General breaks ground on $30M Ascension Neighborhood Hospital

Baton Rouge General broke ground today on its $30 million neighborhood hospital in Prairieville,...

Zachary, NBR officials worried about impact of Georgia Pacific closure

While Georgia Pacific’s decision to close the communications paper division of its Port Hudson...
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‘Gut punch:’ Local officials respond to Georgia Pacific layoffs

Local elected officials are responding this morning to the announcement by Georgia Pacific that...

News alert: Georgia Pacific to lay off 700 at Port Hudson facility

Georgia Pacific is announcing this morning it will close the communications paper division of...

Industrial tax exemptions now reported on parish tax rolls

East Baton Rouge Parish residents can now view which companies receive property tax breaks...

Thomas Turner becomes Turner Industries CEO, Stephen Toups elevated to president

Turner Industries Group is beginning the new year with some key leadership changes, the...