Business News

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

Maps of the largest projects driving the Louisiana industrial boom

Louisiana industrial projects announced or proposed since 2009 with projected capital investment of $250...

New chemical industry group convenes in Gonzales to discuss federal funding and workforce needs

A newly designated consortium of local, state and federal leaders met in Gonzales in April...

CRISIS group identifies four priority projects for relieving Capital Region traffic congestion

A collaborative effort among industry groups is tackling a big and seemingly eternal problem in...

Curt Eysink: Our structural workforce gap

Despite years of attention, a large share of Louisiana’s population continues to live in...

David E. Dismukes: Are oil prices bouncing back?

There are some that anticipate (and hope) that crude oil markets are starting to...

Stephen Waguespack: Ready for a new story

And the hits just keep on coming. Employers in Louisiana have felt the pinch...

Protect your assets!

What today’s manufacturers should know about patent law. According to the National Association of Manufacturers,...

Citing litigious environment and budget mess, Louisiana tumbles in ‘Chief Executive’ ranking of best states for business

Ranking in the top 10 states for business according to CEOs just last year,...

Executive Profile: G.T. “Butch” Darce

Name: G.T. “Butch” Darce Position: Chairman & CEO Company: Taylors International Services, Lafayette Age: 66 Hometown: Morgan City Education: Basic oilfield short courses, international sales...

Capitol Views: Louisiana House committee approves budget changes, sets stage for political brawl

In a dramatic shift away from the Edwards administration’s priorities, the Louisiana House Appropriations...
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