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Developer plans to open lounge in former Hound Dogs location by end of year

Developer Cornelius Quarels says he hopes to open The Main Lobby, a new lounge in the former Hound Dogs location downtown, before the end of the year.

Alford: Democratic Party targeting new voters

Republicans have enjoyed a hot streak in Louisiana, capturing most statewide and federal offices...

Inadequate digital infrastructure blocking advances at chemical facilities

Digitalization and AI technologies are more important than ever in the industrial space, but panelists at Reuters Events’ recent 2021 Downstream USA Conference in Houston say progress is being hindered by an inadequate digital infrastructure.

​​Build Baton Rouge expects work to begin on $10M development early next year

Build Baton Rouge CEO Chris Tyson says he expects construction to begin during the first quarter of next year on a $10 million mixed-use development on Plank Road in north Baton Rouge. 

Baton Rouge-based PreSonus acquired by Fender 

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Baton Rouge-based PreSonus Audio Electronics, an audio recording software and hardware manufacturer founded in 1995.  

Details of federal vaccine mandate to be released this week 

The coming federal rule that will require private companies in the U.S. to mandate vaccinations or regular testing among their workers has been finalized by the White House, in advance of its likely public release this week, The Washington Post reports. 
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65,000-square-foot football training facility proposed for Burbank and W. Lee

The developers of the mixed-use Burbank University development on Burbank and West Lee drives near the LSU campus have filed plans to develop a football training facility on a portion of their massive property.

Three-story office building to be developed on Main Street

Louisiana REALTORS commissioned and is planning to develop an office building at 861 Main Street, on the corner next to the association’s current office.

​​LABI names 2021 Free Enterprise Award winners

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the companies and individuals it has selected as winners of its 2021 Free Enterprise Awards. 

Cox Sports Television shuts down; content moving to YurView

Cox Sports Television was shut down this weekend after 19 years on the air.Â