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Lori Melancon discusses her priorities as BRAC’s new CEO
Last week, it was announced that Lori Melancon had been named the new president and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. She will...
Real Estate Report: A complex set of dynamics are driving the Capital Region real...
The real estate landscape in the Capital Region is experiencing a complex mix of trends, characterized by emerging stabilizations in certain areas and persistent...
Meet Baton Rouge’s Boomerangs
As the Capital Region embarks on a campaign to recruit and retain young professionals, here are eight who returned to their roots—and why.
Years ago,...
Three local powerhouse women joined forces to create affordable housing for women and children...
When Dachawnica Calloway heard about YWCA Greater Baton Rouge’s services for women from a friend in 2023, she was living in survival mode as...
Here’s where the University Lakes Project stands right now
After kicking off in earnest in June of last year, Phase 1 of the University Lakes Project is “progressing well.”
That’s according to CSRS Principal...
How is the labor market looking for Baton Rouge restaurants?
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the restaurant industry’s labor market. Overall restaurant industry employment in the U.S. shrank...
Bernhard Capital Partners acquiring Colorado-based government tech firm
Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners announced Tuesday that its dedicated government services platform has acquired Apogee Engineering, a government technology services provider.
Colorado-based Apogee specializes...
See what’s going on in Zachary’s Americana development
The massive traditional neighborhood development Americana in Zachary got its start more than a decade ago.
That expansion shows no signs of slowing.
Just last month,...
Nexus Louisiana announces queen’s visit to promote global entrepreneurship
The queen of the largest kingdom in Uganda will visit the Capital Region later this month to enhance Louisiana’s connections overseas while promoting global...
What a hyperactive hurricane season means for Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday issued its most aggressive Atlantic hurricane season forecast on record.
Due to near-record water temperatures and the...
Two new ‘nightlife destinations’ are coming to downtown Baton Rouge
Local entrepreneur David Facey is bringing two new “nightlife destinations” to Third Street in downtown Baton Rouge.
Facey, an LSU graduate who operated Dead Poet...
Here’s what last year’s High Stakes Pitch winner did with its $100K prize
With its $100,000 investment prize from last year’s High Stakes Pitch Competition, a Louisiana software development firm has been able to greatly expand its...
Cannabis industry’s economic impact could be harmed by legislation
A bill that would stop sales of all products containing THC is one step away from the governor’s desk after it passed the House...
CIS expands footprint with Tennessee acquisition
CIS, a New Orleans-based commercial HVAC company with offices in Baton Rouge and Port Allen, has acquired Tennessee-based E Solutions for Buildings.
Headquartered in Nashville,...
A new Texas-style barbecue restaurant opens in Mid City next month
Offset Smoker BBQ, a new Mid City restaurant specializing in central Texas-style barbecue, is set to host a soft opening on Saturday, June 1.
Co-owners...
‘LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry’s national political profile is on the rise
Jeff Landry will be the keynote speaker for the Tennessee Republican Party’s 47th annual Statesmen’s Dinner—an early indicator national GOP influencers view Louisiana’s governor...
Baton Rouge title company expands Capital Region footprint with acquisition
Locally-owned Commerce Title in Baton Rouge is expanding its business to Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes after acquiring New Roads-based WestPointe Title.
Local...
See who won last night’s High Stakes Pitch Competition
New Orleans-based SafePush took home the $100,000 investment prize at the High Stakes Pitch Competition that closed out Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week on Thursday...
Element 25 secures site for EV battery component refinery in Ascension Parish
A proposed electric vehicle battery component refinery is one step closer to becoming a reality in Ascension Parish.
Element 25 Ltd., an Australian mining company,...
Baton Rouge sales tax collections grow in February
February East Baton Rouge Parish General 2% Sales and Use Tax by Holly Duchmann
