Business News

Brian Harris BMW getting $4M renovation

Brian Harris BMW will soon begin construction a $4 million makeover of its dealership...

Baton Rouge still wrestling with how to handle ITEP applications

While parishes throughout the state begin using their newfound authority over the generous Industrial...

Louisiana has nation’s 45th-worst gender pay gap

The state has long had one of the largest pay gaps—the difference between women’s...

Entrepreneur: Blaze Ragusa

Photography by Don Kadair POSITION Owner and operator COMPANY Ragusa’s Automotive ADDRESS 2714 Government St. WHAT THEY DO Auto repair NEXT GOALS...

JR Ball: Let’s treat Baton Rouge like we do LSU football

Ask Les Miles how seriously we take our LSU football. Mediocrity—or just being pretty...

Riegel: Running out of places to hide from Mother Nature

As Hurricane Irma barreled toward the southeast U.S. earlier this month, we in south...

‘Business Report’ Publisher: The ‘green grass’ of Baton Rouge

This special anniversary issue represents a celebration of a 35-year journey for our Baton...

Suburban Growth: Families and businesses moving into fast growing Ascension and Livingston parishes

The arrival of Bass Pro signified Livingston Parish was no longer simply a collection...

Real Estate: Booms and busts, yes, but always continual expansion

Part of the IBM Complex in downtown Baton Rouge the new 525 Lafayette residential...

Planning: Coming up with plans isn’t a problem … following them can often be a challenge

Frank Duke is the planning director for East Baton Rouge Parish. In a city notorious...