Business News

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

The demanding challenge of multifamily in Baton Rouge

A slowdown in apartment construction may ease the Baton Rouge market’s oversupply problem.

5 tips for entrepreneur success

Expert advice from Baton Rouge Entrepreneur Week.

The good, the bad and the ugly of the health care industry

The state of the Baton Rouge health care market in 2020 depends on where you fit on the industry spectrum.

Merger mania in banking continues

There seems to be no slowing the consolidation wave that's rolling through the Baton Rouge banking industry.

Will Louisiana tackle high commercial insurance rates?

Will the Legislature pass legislation, including tort reform, that will finally bring relief to escalating commercial vehicle insurance rates?

The court of data security

Law firms across Baton Rouge are bracing for a rise in cyber litigation over data security and privacy issues.

A dream come true for Cortana?

Signs point to Amazon acquiring the dying Cortana Mall and converting it into a regional distribution and fulfillment center.

Online retail expansion aids brick-and-mortar survival

Baton Rouge retailers continue online expansion while maintaining a strong brick-and-mortar presence, with help from social media and "nano-influencers."

Head to Mid City for all your Baton Rouge restaurant trends

If looking for the latest restaurant trends, chances are you’ll find them along Government Street, plus a look at what's coming soon to Baton Rouge.

The transformation of Plank Road

Don’t expect a transformation overnight, but look for small yet significant changes along north Baton Rouge's Plank Road in 2020.
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