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Redevelopment of century-old building seen as ‘huge’ for downtown

Now, a Florida developer has the high-profile building under contract with plans to build condos, which would be a “huge” win for downtown’s central business district and help fill a market gap,

Honeywell begins production of medical propellant at new Baton Rouge plant

Honeywell announced the opening of a new plant in Baton Rouge, its first large-scale manufacturing site for medical propellent Solstice Air.

‘LaPolitics’: Baton Rouge’s Scott McKnight lone candidate so far for treasurer 

With Treasurer John Schroder making aggressive moves in the governor's race, state Rep. Scott...

LSU’s Olivia Dunne has highest NIL valuation among female college athletes 

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne has been a big winner when it comes to making NIL money, and is on the top of the female NIL valuations list according to college sports website On3.

McCollister: Endorsements for Nov. 8 election

Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not...

September jobs report likely will keep Fed raising interest rates

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid...
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See how much the mayor’s proposed stormwater fee would cost you

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is proposing a stormwater utility fee that would raise about $36.5 million per year for reducing flood risk and improving water quality.

Why a strong jobs report tomorrow might not be good news 

Investors are closely watching the nonfarm payrolls report due out Friday, but not for...

Consumer spending in Louisiana up 12.5% last year

Louisiana residents spent an average 12.5% more on personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, during 2021,

Proposed rule lifts moratorium on new small business lending firms 

The White House this week sent a news flash that could change the face of small business lending sometime next year, Inc. reports.