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Flying below radar
For nearly 50 years, Arkel International has quietly been growing its global footprint in the infrastructure services sector.
Chase closing, consolidating local branches in response to changing market
In response to changes both in the local market and in the industry overall, Chase Bank is in the process of closing and consolidating several of its Capital Region branches.
Front Yard Bikes buys Sarkis building in Mid City
Baton Rouge nonprofit Front Yard Bikes purchased the former Sarkis Oriental Rugs site on Government Street with plans to move its Mid City shop into the iconic building.
Design: Baton Rouge General-Ascension
Using design principles reflecting the best interests of both patients and staff, Baton Rouge General opened a $30 million facility in Ascension Parish.
A perfect match
Timing is everything and a private equity firm came calling just as COVID-19 prompted Mike Hackley to consider selling his successful BBQGuys business.
Mike Hackley’s second act
Mike Hackley, founder of BBQGuys, may be slowing down, but he remains busy working with family members to launch a disaster cleanup business.
Denham Pointe Shopping Center changes hands for $4.7M
A Metairie investor has acquired a 23,600-square-foot retail center in the 1100 block of S. Range Avenue in Denham Springs for $4.7 million.
Highland Park Marketplace gets Moreau Physical Therapy, Virgo Boutique
Over the past several months, Highland Park Marketplace has secured two new tenants: Moreau Physical Therapy and Virgo Boutique.
Business Lunch: Soji
Business Lunch: Soji, a contemporary, Pan-Asian restaurant, has taken advantage of its Mid City location and increased interest in global cuisine.
New wings restaurant planned for Perkins, near Siegen
A new restaurant called Kickback, which will specialize in fried chicken wings, plans to open early next year in a shopping center on Perkins...
Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes seeks permit for City Square location
Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes has applied for a permit to move into City Square Shopping Center, developer Kevin Nguyen’s retail center at Bluebonnet Boulevard and Highland Road.
A day for Baton Rouge to give
225 GIVES is a one-day fundraising event to benefit Baton Rouge nonprofits.
Cook: Coursey Boulevard parcel fetches $330K
Gulf Coast bank sold the Coursey Boulevard property, near The Chimes East, to Kumar LLC, a Hammond-based investment corporation.
Entrpreneur: Nhi Nguyen and Jeremy Starns
Nhi Nguyen and Jeremy Starns are co-founders and partners with Agilify, a management consulting firm that's seen big growth since landing a contract with LDH.
15-year-old lawsuit over disputed Swaggart property on course for new trial
Nearly five years after a jury ruled in favor of a local investor group that has been fighting the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart’s Family Worship Center Church since 2006 over a 60-acre parcel it is trying to acquire, the long-running case is headed back to 19th Judicial District Court for a new trial.
3 things to know: Darrel Papillion
Darrel Papillion, a shareholder with the Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens law firm, became a lawyer out of a desire for public service and a love of history.
Baton Rouge peer review
A study regarding the economic development potential of Baton Rouge against peer cities reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of its potential.
JR Ball: Shame on GOP state legislators for that clown show
During the clown show that was the recent special session, state GOP legislators went on a self-aggrandizing spending spree with our taxpayer dollars.
Riegel: More questions than answers on LSU energy deal
Questions abound over whether the LSU Board of Supervisors is looking out for the university or the interests of Jim Bernhard on a proposed energy deal.
Planning Commission to consider development plan for lots off I-10 near Siegen
The Planning Commission will consider the first phase of plans for a proposed office development—Siegen Terrace—to be built off I-10 near Siegen Lane.
