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Construction on downtown Origin Hotel expected to finish by October
The renovation and rebranding of the former Holiday Inn Express on North Boulevard in Baton Rouge is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter.
Baton Rouge’s Oxbow distillery prepares to enter markets outside Louisiana
Baton Rouge-based Oxbow Rum Distillery, which is currently focused on Louisiana, is preparing to launch in several other states.
Capital Region foreclosure action more than doubled in 2022
More than twice as many Capital Region homeowners faced some sort of foreclosure action in 2022 compared to the previous year, a new report shows.
Car wash company buys former Chase branch site on Florida Boulevard
Georgia company Marc 1 Holdings LLC has purchased the vacant Chase Bank branch on the corner of Florida Boulevard and North Sherwood Forest Drive for $900,000, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
BASF breaks ground on $780M final phase of Geismar plant expansion
BASF broke ground this week on the third and final phase of expansion at its Geismar plant.
DDD launching new strategic planning effort
The Downtown Development District is about to begin planning for the next phase of downtown Baton Rouge’s growth.
State’s new building codes projected to significantly lower energy use
Louisiana’s adoption of new energy codes for buildings could reduce energy use by 20% in new residential buildings and 32% in new commercial buildings, a new study indicates.
Pair of State Street rental properties sell for combined $1.1M
Reydaleo Dellafiora has sold a pair of multifamily rental properties on State Street for $1.07 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
EBR commercial real estate volume up in 2022 despite fewer transactions
The East Baton Rouge Parish commercial real estate sales market ended 2022 with 531 recorded sales for the year totaling $1.175 billion in transaction...
SoLou has a new landlord after private investor purchases property
Private investor Nicholis Milano is SoLou’s new landlord, after buying the property for an undisclosed sum, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Business Lunch: Bin 77 Bistro
The steak and frites at Bin 77 is the perfect meal on a chilly January afternoon while those still sticking with their New Year’s resolutions should consider the Thai salad, which can be ordered as either a side or as an entrée.
Plastic surgery center Sono Bello coming to Corporate Boulevard
A new plastic surgery center is coming to Corporate Boulevard, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
5 THINGS to watch this month
Mark your calendar for these key events, meetings and developments scheduled for the month of January.
Commercial Properties buys 22 blighted properties in Nicholson corridor for $3M
Commercial Properties Realty Trust has purchased 22 tracts in the Nicholson Drive corridor for $3.02 million
Entrepreneur: Speed Bancroft
The Speedy Eats founder: You have to be 'tenacious' about raising capital and never let quitting enter your mind.
New Walk-On’s CEO plans to add menu options, boost customer experience
Scott Taylor may be the new CEO of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, but he doesn't plan to reinvent the wheel now that he's at the helm.
Lesson Learned: Beverly Haydel on timing and persistence
Beverly Haydel, president and CEO of Sequitur Consulting, shares one of the best lessons she's learned in business.
Louisiana Marathon weekend will include bonus ‘Live After Five’
Baton Rouge officials and businesses will host a “Live After Five Lagniappe” on Jan. 13 downtown as part of the Louisiana Marathon weekend.
Housing’s new normal
The residential sector is cooling, but tight inventory should keep the Capital Region market on neutral turf.
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine founder purchases Sherwood Forest Plaza for $1.8M
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine founder and general manager Frank Presad has purchased the Sherwood Forest Plaza retail center for $1.8 million, according to records...
