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

Creating a people-first culture key to being a Best Places to Work winner

The winners in Business Report's 2022 Best Places to Work had one thing in common: They prioritize their people.

Loren Scott projects 12,400 more jobs for Capital Region over the next two years

Economist Loren Scott projects the Baton Rouge metro area will add about 4,500 jobs next year and 7,900 in 2024. 

Deadline nears to apply or nominate someone for the Business Awards & Hall of Fame 

Beginning Oct. 4, Business Report is accepting entries or nominations for its 2023 Business Awards & Hall of Fame.

What to know about the enhanced R&D tax credit 

Spending on research and development has never been easier, Inc. reports.  The $437 billion Inflation...

Capital Region housing market shifts slightly in buyers’ favor

Buying a home in the Capital Region just got a little bit more affordable, according to a new review of national data. 

Alford: Why our politics are anything but affordable

Everything from paper and personnel to polling and postage will cost campaigns more money during the current election cycle and in the next.
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Gov. Edwards discusses European demand for Louisiana LNG while in London 

Gov. John Bel Edwards along with state officials and business leaders discussed Louisiana’s energy...

Baker’s Impact Charter School buys facility where it operates for $8.53M

Tuition-free public charter school Impact Charter School on Lavey Lane in Baker has bought the facility where it operates for $8.53 million

Higher property taxes, scrapping ITEP suggested as ways to end state’s income taxes 

State Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, has launched a long-shot effort to eliminate Louisiana’s income taxes. 

Ocean freight orders drop as consumer demand shifts 

A significant consumer pullback is impacting ocean shipping, with logistics managers telling CNBC they have seen a 20% drop in ocean freight orders for September and October. 
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