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Development of Amazon fulfillment center moves ahead as more permits approved
Development of the new Amazon fulfillment center in Baton Rouge is moving forward as more permits were granted Monday for a large warehouse at the former Cortana Mall site on Cortana Place.
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Betting health care is headed down a value-based road, Ochsner’s aggressive acquisitions threaten to disrupt the Baton Rouge market.
Commercial property sales returning to pre-pandemic numbers
Commercial property sales in the Baton Rouge area are at one their highest levels since the start of the pandemic, says Benjamin Stalter, vice president of commercial real estate at Maestri Murrell.
LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute offers boot camp for entrepreneurs
The LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute is helping local entrepreneurs launch and grow their small businesses with its second annual Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs.
Teche Electric Supply buys Reulet Electric
Lafayette-based Teche Electric Supply bought Reulet Electric Supplies, a commercial, utility and industrial electric supplier on Airline Highway, Teche Electric announced today.
Baton Rouge-based community currency Moxey releases upgraded app
Moxey, the Baton Rouge-based community currency that launched in 2017, has released a new app that will make it easier for members to exchange goods and services on the platform.
DA dealing with backlog of more than 180 murder cases
As if the rising incidents of violent crime across the parish are not problematic enough, District Attorney Hillar Moore has a record backlog of more than 180 murder cases to try.
What limiting elective surgeries means for Our Lady of the Lake
Our Lady of the Lake is postponing some elective surgeries for the next three weeks in order to slow its surgery schedule and keep as many beds free for the growing number of COVID-19 patients entering the hospital.
Juban’s to reopen late this year with new look and menu
After sitting dormant for more than a year, Juban’s Creole restaurant will reopen late this year or in early 2022, its owners say.
Local festivals and events going forward for now amid COVID-19 spike
While the rise in COVID-19 cases in Baton Rouge in recent weeks could threaten many local festivals and events, downtown organizers plan to carry on with plans until they are told otherwise.
Sushi Masa owner opens seafood restaurant at Mall of Louisiana
Raymond Wang, owner of local sushi restaurant Sushi Masa, and business partner Ryan Chen have brought their new seafood concept, Old Captain Juicy Seafood and Bar, to the mall of Louisiana.
How local firms are dealing with latest COVID surge
Louisiana saw more than 7,500 new cases of COVID over the weekend as the country continues to deal with a fourth spike of the virus. But in Baton Rouge, white-collar businesses differ when it comes to what to require and when to require it in order to slow the spread.
Delaware real estate investment trust buys Fresenius Kidney Care
Four Springs Capital Trust, a Delaware-based real estate investment trust, bought Fresenius Kidney Care on Mancuso Lane for $6.2 million on Monday.
Search for DDD executive director has slowed, board chair says
The Downtown Development District has been searching for a new executive director since the death of longtime leader Davis Rhorer in March. Now, board chair Melanie Montanaro says the search has slowed as commission members and city workers needed to assist in the search have been on summer vacations.
When jobless benefits end, will workers head back to restaurants?
Unemployment benefits end in Louisiana at the end of the month, but will the termination of funds end staffing shortages at local restaurants? Baton Rouge business owners have mixed opinions.
Phil Witter considers developing his downtown riverfront property
Landowner Phil Witter is seeking approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop more than 14 acres of downtown riverfront property he owns at the base of the Mississippi River bridge on both sides of the levee.
Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts closing after 42 years; travel agency to stay open
Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts is closing its doors on Jefferson Highway after more than 40 years in business. But owner Jerry Pearson will continue to operate his travel agency, Pearson’s Travel World, which will relocate to a new office in the coming weeks.
H&E Equipment Services sells crane business for $130M
As part of efforts to shift its business focus, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its crane business for $130 million in cash to a subsidiary of global crane manufacturer The Manitowoc Company.
Evans: Louisiana must pay attention to its eroding coast
Louisiana needs to pay attention to the fact that scores of small towns along the coast are in danger of extinction.
Waterfront properties
With vacations largely KO'd during the pandemic, many Baton Rouge homeowners created their own paradise by building high-end, backyard swimming pools.
