Business News

Baton Rouge office sales volume remains on a downward path 

The volume of office sales in the Baton Rouge market continues to fall, with the trailing 12-month volume dropping some 22% last month.

BRAC hosting a delegation from Ukraine today 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is hosting a delegation from Ukraine at its downtown offices today, WBRZ-TV reports. 

Freight brokerage firm eyes Baton Rouge expansion

A freight brokerage firm specializing in the transportation of full truckload freight is looking to add a facility in Baton Rouge. 

Ascension Parish eyed for potential $350M manufacturing facility

A Chinese-owned producer of materials for rechargeable batteries is considering building a $350 million...

Southern University student wins Nexus BizTech Challenge for business networking startup

A Southern University finance junior’s business networking company was selected for a $10,000 investment from Nexus Louisiana as part of the annual BizTech Challenge designed to encourage HBCU students with startup opportunities.

Campaign aides talk successes, failures in Louisiana governor’s race

Let Jeff be Jeff.  That was all it took to make Attorney General Jeff Landry...

Health insurance giants Cigna and Humana are in talks for a blockbuster merger

Cigna and Humana are in talks for a combination that would create a new powerhouse in the health insurance industry, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The Shed BBQ to close in December

The Shed BBQ is closing its doors a year and a half after opening.

Housing prediction forecasts continuing declines for Baton Rouge market

National real estate experts are predicting Baton Rouge will see the third-highest decline in sales growth in the nation next year. 

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year can help you improve your leadership 

“Authentic” is the word of the year for 2023, according to Merriam-Webster Inc.