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Rep Cap moving headquarters into Government Street property

Rep Cap, a Baton Rouge-based content marketing agency, has purchased the former Avo’s Food Mart on Government and plans to make the space its headquarters, the agency announced today.

Louisiana retains title for highest combined state and local sales taxes

Louisiana consumers pay the highest average combined state and local sales taxes in the nation, according to the latest report by Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation. 

Sides submit competing Louisiana Senate district maps for consideration

After weeks of working to build consensus around a new Louisiana Senate district map,...

Baton Rouge metro unemployment rate lowest on record 

The unemployment rate for the Baton Rouge metropolitan area fell to 3.2% in December compared to 3.5% in November, according to preliminary estimates the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. 

Bascom Hunter acquires Houston firm Seamech 

Baton Rouge aerospace and defense contractor Bascom Hunter continues its expansion with the acquisition of Texas-based Seamech, the local company announced today. 

Parades are rolling: See this year’s Mardi Gras calendar   

Mardi Gras is officially back in the Capital City. Here is this year’s lineup of...
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Here are the 5 most expensive homes on the Baton Rouge market

These homes—including one that seemingly is always on the market—could be yours.

The Massage Emporium moving into Electric Depot

The Massage Emporium, a Baton Rouge-based spa, is moving into a building in Electric Depot on Government Street this spring.

Entrepreneur: Thomas Schumacher

Entrepreneur: Thomas Schumacher, inspired working in real estate along 30A, launched River Homes, a property management and vacation rentals company.

SEAL Teams veteran says leaders should focus on intentional adjustment over default reaction

You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond, so choose carefully and bring a positive mindset, U.S. Navy SEAL Teams veteran Scott Daly says.Â