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

Newest Baton Rouge retail trend: ‘phygital’

Up against increasing pressure from Amazon and other e-commerce sites, Baton Rouge-area retailers are...

Together Baton Rouge to address Exxon ITEP withdrawal, recognize company’s ‘vital role’

ExxonMobil’s decision to withdraw its pending ITEP requests Tuesday drew applause from community group Together...

Lamar announces intent to raise $250M to help pay off loan

Lamar Advertising Company intends to raise roughly $250 million through private offerings to help...

Contractors begin hiring BRCC industrial training program graduates

Local contractors sponsoring the North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative have begun the hiring...

Roundup: Tire art / Misconduct policy tracking / Organic prices drop

Trash to treasure: California artist Taliesin Gilkes-Bower partnered with The Walls Project to transform...

Baton Rouge Symphony Director Timothy Muffitt to retire

Timothy Muffitt, long-time music director and conductor for the Baton Rouge Symphony, will retire...

How to transition seamlessly to a remote workforce  

What if the best way to improve the office were to eliminate it? A...

‘225 Dine:’ An inside look at Blue Corn Tequila & Tacos

Born and raised in Queretaro, Mexico, Blue Corn Tequila and Tacos owner Suly Salazar...

Mayor pledges commitment to ExxonMobil following ITEP announcement

ExxonMobil’s future expansion in Baton Rouge was thrown into further uncertainty today following a...

Howell Place apartments go before Planning Commission

Coming before the Planning Commission tonight is a proposed 192-unit apartment complex in the...
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