Economic Development

If you can navigate around the regulations and risks, investing in real estate abroad can bring home big returns

Baton Rouge businessman Martin Svendson spent years looking for a suitable investment abroad before...

Riegel: Getting beyond the gridlock

On Aug. 4, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Congressman Cedric Richmond held a press...

Capital Region industrial facilities spared major damage, but many employees impacted

The area’s massive industrial infrastructure has weathered the historic floods relatively unscathed. But so...

Louisiana officials confirm eighth death from floods

Eight deaths are now attributed to the storms and flooding in south Louisiana, The...

BRAC to begin work on assessing economic impact of flooding in Baton Rouge area today

As floodwaters continue to devastate communities throughout south Louisiana, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber...
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Campaign finance reports show Baton Rouge businesses spreading support in mayor’s race, but White has the heavy hitters

With the latest round of campaign finance reports for the fall elections due today,...

Banks confident Baton Rouge police residency requirement will advance to a hearing today

Editor's note: This story has been updated since its original publication to clarify language...

State officials bracing for deficit from last year’s budget, Dardenne says

Louisiana officials are bracing for an expected additional shortfall in last year’s budget that...

Baton Rouge could lose millions if Bayou Country Superfest can’t find another home in the Capital City

With Bayou Country Superfest unable to call Tiger Stadium its home for at least...