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

The challenges of planting tech in Baton Rouge

(Photography by Don Kadair: Stixis CEO Rayudu Dhananjava) Stixis CEO Rayudu Dhananjaya announced his custom...

The industrial construction boom is taking longer than expected to happen, but that’s a good thing

When Loren Scott delivered his annual Louisiana Economic Outlook earlier this month, one of...

Baton Rouge entrepreneur: Lance LeBlanc

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte: Lance LeBlanc) Position: Owner Company: La Divina Italian Café What they do: Committed...

AVATAR—LSU’s digital media initiative—comes of age

(Photography by Don Kadair: O'mar Finley) It’s Tuesday morning at LSU’s Louisiana Digital Media Center,...

A day in the life of a Baton Rouge caterer

(Photography by Tim Mueller) Ruffino’s Catering planted its flag in the heart of downtown in...

How a brick and mortar barbecue grill shop transformed into an online superstore

When Mike Hackley decided he wanted to sell barbecue pits in Baton Rouge, he...

A look at East Baton Rouge Parish’s capital projects budget

East Baton Rouge Parish budgeted more than $4 billion for capital projects in fiscal...

All Star Automotive Group head Matt McKay recalls the best advice ever given to him

(Photo by Don Kadair) Matt McKay Chairman, president & CEO, All Star Automotive Group Age: 60 “There is...

Executive Spotlight Q&A: Jamey Crump, Xdesign

(Photo by Don Kadair) Name: Jamey Crump Position: CEO, Xdesign Age: 53 Hometown: Baton Rouge Education: LSU, 1984   How did...

Baton Rouge General planning to move burn center from Mid City to Bluebonnet campus

Less than a year after shuttering its Mid City emergency room, Baton Rouge General...
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