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

A perfect match

Timing is everything and a private equity firm came calling just as COVID-19 prompted Mike Hackley to consider selling his successful BBQGuys business.

Mike Hackley’s second act

Mike Hackley, founder of BBQGuys, may be slowing down, but he remains busy working with family members to launch a disaster cleanup business.

Gov. John Bel Edwards leaves most legislators’ pet projects in budget

Gov. John Bel Edwards agreed to nearly all of the $20 million-plus in pet...

LABI announces winners of 2020 Free Enterprise Awards

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

Brightside Clinic, Everso Systems expanding, adding 20 jobs  

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and CEO Evon Roquemore of Brightside Clinic and Everso...

Denham Pointe Shopping Center changes hands for $4.7M

A Metairie investor has acquired a 23,600-square-foot retail center in the 1100 block of S. Range Avenue in Denham Springs for $4.7 million.
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Local leadership coaches bringing Brené Brown workshop to Baton Rouge

Two local leadership and executive coaches are bringing Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead workshop...

Highland Park Marketplace gets Moreau Physical Therapy, Virgo Boutique

Over the past several months, Highland Park Marketplace has secured two new tenants: Moreau Physical Therapy and Virgo Boutique.

Though leaner, Baton Rouge budget for 2021 includes police pay raises

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome presented the 2021 city-parish budget to the Metro Council this...

Shell closing Convent refinery 

The Shell Refinery in Convent will begin shutting down later this month after failed...
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