Business News

Camelot Club closes; ‘We can no longer be a viable club,’ owner says

The Camelot Club, which has long played host to business professionals, legislators and lobbyists...

Perkins Road businesses gear up for Saturday’s Wearin’ of the Green Parade despite threat of rain

Despite the possibility of inclement weather spoiling the annual Wearin’ of the Green Parade,...

Louisiana businesses hit hard yet again in special session

In the immediate aftermath of Louisiana’s special session, there were plenty of unanswered questions—namely,...

Ivar’s owners plan restaurant in former Chelsea’s Cafe building

The owners of Ivar’s Sports Bar and Grill at 2954 Perkins Road have signed...

Dearman’s lease at Bocage Village terminated in the wake of fire

The owners of Bocage Village Shopping Center have terminated Dearman’s lease, one week after...

Texas-based Buc-ee’s coming to Baton Rouge with its first out-of-state location

(Photo by Tim Mueller) Buc-ee’s, the well-known Texas rest stop and convenience store chain, is...

Construction on downtown Lofts at 6C expected to begin this summer, pending final HUD approval

Developer John O. Hearin is hoping to break ground this summer on his long-awaited...

Financial outlook still bleak for Louisiana’s colleges and universities as special session winds down

As the special legislative session winds down this week, Louisiana’s higher education budget will...

Schneckenburger, Gould leaving top posts at Chase for Whitney

Robert Schneckenburger, the high profile market president of JPMorgan Chase in Baton Rouge, is...

High-end subdivision planned for Hoo Shoo Too Road among projects submitted to Planning Commission

A new high-end subdivision is planned for Hoo Shoo Too Road, near Grace Lane,...