Business News

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

Banking on medical marijuana in Louisiana is challenging business

Finding financial institutions willing to handle the business of medical marijuana in Louisiana is challenging, but federal help may be on the way.

Why are Louisiana coastal restoration projects bogged down?

A better, faster way to jump start coastal restoration projects has been on the books for more than two years now, so why isn’t anything happening?

Design: 1200 Brickyard Lane

Design: 1200 Brickyard Lane is the first multi-tenant office building on the Water Campus; tenants include Stantec and Cybersecurity Coordination Center.

Entrepreneur: Alexis and Joshua Broussard

Entrepreneur: Alexis and Joshua Broussard launched Baton Rouge Wood Masters in 2017, focusing on restoring residential and commercial wood products.

Executive Spotlight: Jay Johnson

Executive Spotlight: Jay Johnson officially took over as chief financial officer for Lamar Advertising Company on Oct. 1, four months after being named.

Opportunity Zone tax breaks are proving to be a tough sell

Opportunity Zone tax breaks meant to spur development in distressed communities are not attracting Baton Rouge investors—at least not in low-income areas.

JR Ball: In defense of Lane Grigsby

JR Ball: Let me just say it: I find Lane Grigsby to be absolutely fabulous. He’s a man of his convictions and, agree with him or not, there’s nobility in that. 

Riegel: Questions surround Louisiana’s coastal master plan

Riegel: It's time to pay attention to the complaints from fishermen and elected officials on the Mississippi Gulf Coast over Louisiana’s coastal restoration plans.

Baton Rouge restauranteurs are expanding their foodie brands.

Each has their own style and game plan, but collectively these restaurant owners are expanding their local brands across the state, the country and, in one case, the world.

Publisher: Your vote is your voice on Nov. 16

Publisher Rolfe McCollister gives his endorsements for the Nov. 16 runoff election. His pick for governor is Eddie Rispone.
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