Economic Development

Business expansions, relocations, incentives, and investment fueling economic growth across the Baton Rouge area.

Louisiana ranks low for job creation in 2016

Louisiana is among a handful of energy dependent U.S. states ranked at the bottom...

Baton Rouge’s most expensive commercial deals of 2016

Burbank Commons sold for $14.9 million in 2016, as part of a larger acquisition...

Louisiana is using a new federal grant to boost ‘earn while you learn’ opportunities in hopes of curbing health care workforce shortages

Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Ava Dejoie says financial incentives, such as those provided...

More Baton Rouge companies are investing in employee wellness, but calculating the return is tough

Employees at MMR Group have access to a 10,000-square-foot workout facility with treadmills, weights...

Martin: A tale of two states

Over the past decade I have had the honor—and occasionally the frustration—of working in...

Airhart out as head of Capital Area Finance Authority

The Capital Area Finance Authority is searching for a new executive director after Mike...
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Executive Spotlight Q&A: Ann Forte Trappey, Forte & Tablada

(Photo by Don Kadair) Name: Ann Forte Trappey, P.E. Position: CEO/president, Forte & Tablada Age: 58 Hometown: Plaquemine,...

Report detailing just how broken Louisiana’s tax code is will be released today

A task force that has been analyzing Louisiana’s budget and taxes for the past...

Gov. Edwards says funding for new river bridge looks iffy

Baton Rouge Area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp said earlier this week that...

Lyft to compete with Uber for Baton Rouge riders

Baton Rouge residents will have another transportation option at their fingertips beginning Thursday, with...
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