Economic Development

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

Circle K to buy, rebrand 53 Louisiana Cracker Barrel convenience stores

Circle K, through its Canadian parent company, has struck a deal to buy 53...

DAILY REPORT EXTRA / Friday, Aug. 26, 2016

More businesses expected to secure flood insurance A growing number of Capital Region companies are expected...

BRAF raises $3.6M so far for Louisiana flood relief

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has raised more than $3.6 million since the historic...

Republican votes against Superstorm Sandy aid will not negatively impact Louisiana’s chance for help, Vitter says

U.S. Sen. David Vitter says he doesn’t think Louisiana’s chances of obtaining from Congress...

DAILY REPORT EXTRA / Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016

Restoring productivity after a disaster requires compassion, creativity, local management consultants say Some employees haven't yet returned...

BRAC, LABI and other business groups team up to help small businesses with Rebirth Fund

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry have...
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Obama pledges to support Louisiana flood victims ‘after the TV cameras leave’

Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama today promised a sustained national...

Baton Rouge area nonprofit organizations bracing for fundraising challenges in wake of flood

While area nonprofit organizations scramble to help meet the needs of flood victims, they’re...

DAILY REPORT EXTRA / Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016

Now is the time to update—or create—a business continuity plan, based on lessons learned When...

State preparing to consolidate displaced flood victims at River Center later this week

As the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is preparing to consolidate evacuated...
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