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How did the Capital Region’s commercial real estate market fare last year?
The area’s commercial real estate market saw a downturn in sales last year thanks largely to the three ‘I’s: inflation, insurance and interest rates.
As...
What an increase in unemployment claims means for the labor market
More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and there are still relatively few layoffs.
U.S. applications for jobless benefits...
Will hosting the Super Bowl bring NOLA the economic boon the NFL promises?
The Super Bowl’s impact on the economy of host cities is often vastly overstated, according to independent research, but the game is bringing a...
The latest on Ochsner’s plans to expand at The Grove
Ochsner Health has plans to expand its medical health complex near Interstate 10 between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane.
The Planning Commission will review the...
Roundup: Honeywell breaks up / Labor productivity / JM Test Systems
It’s official: Honeywell International is carving itself up into three independent companies, marking the end of an era for one of America’s last big...
From the Publisher: Now is the time to THINK BIG
Baton Rouge: It’s time to wake up, look in the mirror, and ask, “Why not us?”
That’s the message from Publisher Julio Melara in his...
Roundup: Louisiana teachers / Canadian pipelines / US tariff on China
Growing workforce: Traditional and charter schools in Louisiana gained a combined 843 teachers during the 2023-24 school year, bringing the total workforce to a...
The top 10 residential sales recorded in East Baton Rouge Parish last year
It was a good year for the area’s high-end residential real estate market in 2024. So good, that the year’s publicly recorded most expensive...
Growth at US service providers cooled in January. Here’s why
Growth at U.S. service providers slowed at the start of the year as a measure of orders fell to a seven-month low, indicating a...
Roundup: Casino merger / Nissan and Honda / Amazon
Approved: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has approved a proposed merger between Bally's Corporation and The Queen Casino & Entertainment. The deal merges Bally's...
Blueprints for Baton Rouge: A look at five cities that are getting it right
Baton Rouge is on the verge of transformation.
Proposals such as the nicknamed “string of pearls” project—which includes a vision for an LSU arena to...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: New treatment option for...
Tirzepatide, a GLP-1 medication already on the market to treat diabetes, is now FDA approved to help those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
Last chance: Nominations closing soon for 225’s Twenty in their 20s
It’s back: 225‘s second annual Twenty in their 20s issue, a special edition celebrating Baton Rouge’s up-and-coming leaders, creators and difference makers, returns this...
Roundup: Egg prices / Sen. Bill Cassidy / Federal workers quit
Sunny side upcharge: The Waffle House restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge in place due to the biggest bird flu...
Sales tax collections continue to rise in East Baton Rouge
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These are the two biggest keys to assessing a housing market
When assessing home price momentum, it’s important to monitor active listings and months of supply, Fast Company reports.
If active listings sharply increase while homes...
Roundup: Restaurant shrimp / Sovereign wealth fund / NIL deals
Not from Louisiana: A new round of genetic seafood testing conducted for a state advisory panel detected foreign shrimp that was falsely presented as...
This Denham Springs retail center just got new owners
A five-tenant Denham Springs retail shopping center changed hands recently.
Lusima Properties LLC, represented by Byron Gill, acquired the Juban Pointe retail center property on...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Former Lettermans on Government Street...
ELIFIN® is pleased to announce that 4726 Government St., formerly occupied by Lettermans, is now available for sale. This property offers a unique opportunity...
Technology planning: The missing link in your business strategy, sponsored by Gulf South Technology...
Most businesses invest in technology reactively—patching problems instead of planning for success. Without a clear IT strategy, they risk wasted spending, security vulnerabilities, and...
