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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Two that tried to fool us … and failed

Baton Rouge buyers continue the trend of trying to hide from public view the actual sales price of their high-end home.

Will these homes top the list next year?

While the most expensive home sold in 2020 fetched $3.6 million, there are several homes currently on the market priced above $5 million.

Baton Rouge’s top 10 commercial deals of 2020

Once again, multi-family development led the way with four of the five most expensive commercial transactions of 2020 in the Baton Rouge area.

Enwave, bidder on LSU energy deal, acquired by US investor groups

The U.S. arm of Enwave Energy, one of two companies competing for a long-term...

Local hospital board members, volunteer VIPs receive COVID-19 vaccine

Though the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is still being officially offered to only...

LED accepting applications for CEO Roundtables program

Louisiana Economic Development is now accepting applications for the 2021 edition of CEO Roundtables,...
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Lamar Advertising launches Black History Month campaign

In celebration of Black History Month, Baton Rouge-based ​Lamar Advertising Co.​, today announced it...

Nonprofit buys former church and school campus on Florida Boulevard

The Family Research Council has purchased the former Trinity Lutheran Church and Baton Rouge Lutheran School campus on Florida Boulevard for $1.25 million.

Some banks more cautious on spec lending amid economic uncertainty

While low interest rates are helping to fuel activity in real estate markets, lenders are making it harder for some commercial developers to borrow money.

Metal Shark lands autonomous defense vessel contract for Marines

Louisiana-based Metal Shark, a shipbuilder headquartered in Jeanerette, has been selected to develop and...
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