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Lipsey launches pro-BREC billboard campaign to fight White’s bill
BREC supporters are fighting back against Republican Sen. Bodie White’s efforts to break up the parish parks system with a billboard campaign that begins airing today. Prominent businessman Richard Lipsey’s 501C4 organization, Put Louisiana First, is sponsoring the billboards, which will state simply in large, block letters, “Don’t’ break up BREC. Call your state representative. Oppose SB205.”
Most flood insurance, business interruption policies won’t cover today’s damage
Today’s flooding event may have disrupted operations for local businesses, but it still won’t be easy for most Baton Rouge business owners to file...
Fifth Circuit ruling appears to leave Louisiana victims in Stanford Group suit out of...
When a federal judge in Texas ruled in early 2018 that a class-action suit filed against a company that performed back-office functions for the...
Central Plaza strip center sells for $5.6M
Central Plaza, the strip center on the corner of Wax and Sullivan roads in Central, has sold for $5.6 million.
D’Argent Companies, an Alexandria-based real...
Floor & Decor store heads to Planning Commission for approval
Plans for national flooring and tile retailer Floor & Décor to build an 80,000-square-foot store near Costco off Airline Highway are among a series...
Ochsner continues aggressive growth with acquisition of longtime pediatric practice
Less than two months after announcing its acquisition of the largest private practice of obstetricians and gynecologists in the state, Ochsner Health has announced...
Inventory shortage driving up used car prices in Baton Rouge
Used car prices are higher than normal in post-pandemic Baton Rouge because of shortages in both used and new car inventory.
Former CSRS director opens Black-owned architecture firm
Marcus Williams, formerly a director at CSRS, has launched the first Black-owned architecture firm in Baton Rouge since 1981.
Perkins Overpass business owners raising funds for walking path
Several business owners in the Perkins Road overpass area are pooling together their resources to create a walking path underneath the bridge that would...
Nike files plans for 12,000-square-foot apparel store in Towne Center
Nike has applied for permits to build a 12,100-square-foot apparel store in Towne Center.
On behalf of Nike, Kansas-based BRR Architecture filed building, commercial construction...
Historic A. Hays Town office building converting to space for retailers, salons
A couple of local investors are planning to convert a historic Mid City office building into a retail space for hair and nail salons, among other tenants. Located on Government Street near its intersection with South Acadian Thruway, the Class A office building was built in 1958 and designed by renowned architect A. Hays Town.
Amedisys acquires VNA’s home health and hospice operations
Baton Rouge-based health care company Amedisys will take over home health and hospice operations for the Visiting Nurse Association, a 125-year-old nonprofit located in Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, VNA announced today. The transaction is expected to close on or around July 1.
Francois Grill to occupy former Lava Cantina space in Perkins Rowe
Francois Grill has been issued a permit to occupy the vacant space in Perkins Rowe that once belonged to Lava Cantina.
Review: Nearly $5M in state recovery program went to businesses not meeting requirements
Nearly $5 million in Main Street Recovery Program grant awards distributed by the Louisiana Department of Treasury did not meet all eligibility and documentation requirements, according to a review of $87.79 million in grant awards conducted by the Louisiana legislative auditor.
To the internet and beyond
Baton Rouge area retailers have been upping their e-commerce game while also juggling the challenges of keeping their brick-and-mortar stores open during the pandemic.
Baton Rouge commercial sales up 37% from previous 6-year average
Through April 2021, the total number of commercial sales in the East Baton Rouge market is up 37% and the total dollar volume of sales is up 41% over the previous six-year averages, according to an analysis released today by local real estate firm Elifin Realty.
Brandon Landry opening new restaurant concept on Perkins by early 2022
Walk-On’s founder Brandon Landry is planning to open a new restaurant concept on Perkins Road, near Anthem Bank & Trust and Baum’s Fine Pastries.
Challenging times
Health care providers—and patients—were upended by COVID-19, but the crisis also provided opportunities to embrace new technologies.
Landlords to retail tenants: It’s time to pay your rent
After granting their struggling retail tenants leeway with rent payments for much of 2020, Baton Rouge landlords have largely decided it’s time to drop the hammer.
Tax Foundation: Louisiana’s tax structure favors new businesses, burdens mature firms
Louisiana’s corporate tax structure—characterized by high rates and partially offsetting incentives—generally favors new businesses, leaving all mature operations except labor-intensive manufacturers with above-average tax burdens.
