Business News

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

Richard Bliss: How to unleash the power of LinkedIn  

Richard Bliss is a LinkedIn expert and social media coach, not a paleontologist. However,...

Essay: Taking the risk on a sustainable future

Building a better Baton Rouge starts with making the changes necessary so that it’s a thriving, climate-resilient city.

Dawn of a new day

Whether it’s a push for renewable energy or net-zero emissions, experts are confident Louisiana’s petrochemical sector will evolve, adapt and thrive.

They started right here

A sampling of Baton Rouge standout companies that have made their way beyond the Capital Region to new heights.

Work on 580-acre mixed-use community on River Road set to begin

A permit has been issued by Baton Rouge’s Permit and Inspection Division to begin clearing land for development of The Village at Riverwood, a mixed-use community on River Road.

Creating stormwater utility district on Metro Council agenda

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will consider creating a Stormwater Public Utility District...
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Baton Rouge’s growing Black Chamber of Commerce fostering entrepreneurs 

In 2021, the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. grew 38% from pre-pandemic...

Lawmakers build case for eliminating state income tax 

Louisiana legislators are once again discussing a possible path toward eliminating the state’s income tax.

Essay: The right thing to do

Corporate social responsibility encompasses how your company and its employees interact with the community and, when done right, can appeal to a new generation of talent.

Small business should benefit from additional IRS funding

The Inflation Reduction Act's $80 billion infusion into the Internal Revenue Service could help...
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