Business News

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

How LSU contributes to economic prosperity

Robert Twilley, vice president for research and economic development, wants to boost LSU's economic impact in Louisiana and the Capital Region.

See what will replace Freezing Cow in Bluebonnet Village

A new dessert franchise will move into the space formerly occupied by Freezing Cow in the Bluebonnet Village shopping center, according to records.

Comite River diversion project fully funded-again

The federal government has officially renewed its commitment to fully pay for the Comite River diversion project with $476 million in additional funding, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says. 

Glory days

Whether it’s nostalgia or marketing, bringing back familiar names is an emerging service industry trend.

Small businesses selling bonds to customers as banks tighten lending

As it gets harder for small businesses to obtain conventional loans, more of them are turning to a new source of funding—their customers.  

Hockey takes another shot

It’s been 20 years since the Kingfish left town but Barry Soskin says he’s got the formula for making minor league hockey a success in Baton Rouge.

Feedback is necessary for growth

Feedback, both giving and receiving it, can be difficult, but such personal disruption is important for growth.

Grand Isle Shipyard consolidating Capital Region offices in a new campus

Galliano-based Grand Isle Shipyard, an oil and gas services company, is planning to consolidate its Capital Region operations with a new campus along Innovation Drive. 

ExxonMobil to become No. 1 owner-operator of CO2 pipelines in U.S. with Denbury purchase

ExxonMobil Corp. announced this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Denbury Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion.

New hockey team will take to the ice as the Baton Rouge Zydeco 

The Louisiana capital’s new professional hockey team will be called the Baton Rouge Zydeco,...
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