Economic Development

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

Advocates hope Louisiana lawmakers leave historic renovation tax credits alone

Tax credits have become a hot topic in Louisiana political circles the past several...

Increased occupancy, average room rates made 2015 ‘a really good year’ for Baton Rouge hotels

Hotel occupancy for the first 11 months of 2015 increased just slightly over the...

Outgoing executive director Curt Eysink transformed a failing state labor agency

(Photography by Don Kadair: Curt Eysink) Over the past eight years, the Louisiana Workforce Commission...

Delgado makes mayoral run official, highlights plans for public safety, transportation, education

Confirming what many had speculated for months, Metro Councilman John Delgado announced this morning...

Holden highlights Baton Rouge’s growth over his three terms as mayor in final State of the City address

Kip Holden delivered his final State of the City address to the Baton Rouge...

A conversation with John Bel Edwards on being governor of Louisiana

(Photography by Collin Richie: Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards speaking at Southern University's graduation) Democratic Gov.-elect...
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A conversation with Congressman Steve Scalise on Washington politics

(Photography by The Associated Press: Congressman Steve Scalise) U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise became the third-most...

A conversation with Scott Kirkpatrick on gridlock

(Photography by Collin Richie: Scott Kirkpatrick) Scott Kirkpatrick is an attorney and lobbyist at Roedel...

A conversation with Lisa Coleman on workforce

(Photography by Collin Richie: Lisa Coleman) Lisa Coleman keeps her finger on the pulse of...

A conversation with John Spain on the Baton Rouge Health District

(Photography by Collin Richie: John Spain) The Bluebonnet Boulevard/Essen Lane medical corridor is a disjointed,...
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