Nonprofits

ITEP requests under fire at BC&I meeting

An estimated three dozen activists gathered this morning in protest outside the building where the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry is scheduled to consider requests for some $1.8 billion in corporate tax incentives at its monthly meeting.

BREC to break ground Dec. 8 on $40M Baton Rouge Zoo, Greenwood Park project

The $40 million first phase of renovations planned for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and...

BRAC unveils dates, keynote speaker for virtual economic development summit

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, in collaboration with the Regional Economic Alliance of Louisiana,...

Tips on PPP forgiveness: It’s a ‘documentation game’

After lenders across the state issued nearly $7.5 billion in loans this spring through the Payroll Protection Program, business owners are starting the loan forgiveness process. 

BRAC dashboard shows continued improvement in local economy 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its latest COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard, a...

Front Yard Bikes buys Sarkis building in Mid City

Baton Rouge nonprofit Front Yard Bikes purchased the former Sarkis Oriental Rugs site on Government Street with plans to move its Mid City shop into the iconic building. 
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Louisiana GOP, business leaders reticent to say much about presidential election outcome

Like the majority of Republican elected officials around the country, members of Louisiana’s predominantly GOP Congressional delegation have thus far been largely muted in their reaction to the outcome of the presidential election.

LABI announces winners of 2020 Free Enterprise Awards

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the nine companies and individuals...

Electric scooter rentals approved for Baton Rouge; what’s next?

Scooter rental companies can now set up shop within Baton Rouge city limits, the Metro Council decided at its Wednesday meeting. 

A day for Baton Rouge to give

225 GIVES is a one-day fundraising event to benefit Baton Rouge nonprofits.