Business News

BREW Agency relocating to Perkins Road garden office park

BREW Agency, a Baton Rouge-based advertising and creative firm, is planning to move its offices into the Perkins 8 garden office development on Perkins Road by Pecue Lane, across the street from The Royal Standard. 

Peter Sclafani moving into former Rum House on Perkins

Baton Rouge chef Peter Sclafani and partner Kiva Guidroz have signed a lease to take over the former Rum House space on Perkins Road. 

Chase closing, consolidating local branches in response to changing market 

In response to changes both in the local market and in the industry overall, Chase Bank is in the process of closing and consolidating several of its Capital Region branches.

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. 

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.

Waitr launches alcohol deliveries in Baton Rouge 

Lafayette-based Waitr announced this morning the company can now deliver alcohol to its Baton...
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Claims of PPP fraud, waste and abuse waste overwhelm federal officials

The federal government is swamped with reports of potential fraud in the Paycheck Protection...

Design: Baton Rouge General-Ascension

Using design principles reflecting the best interests of both patients and staff, Baton Rouge General opened a $30 million facility in Ascension Parish.

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.