FMOL Health’s E.J. Kuiper touts $500M in capital spending, strong financials

FMOL Health has committed more than $500 million to capital investments since E.J. Kuiper took over as president and CEO a little more than...

How the East Baton Rouge commercial real estate market performed in May

Baton Rouge’s commercial real estate market pulled back in May after a strong start to the year, with overall sales volume declining and transaction...

Visit Baton Rouge seeks expanded River Center incentives to lure boxing event

Visit Baton Rouge is seeking Metro Council approval to increase the number of River Center rental fee waivers available in 2027 as it pursues...

Potential residents could complicate the lawsuit over LSU’s economic development district

An attorney challenging an LSU-controlled taxing district says records he examined identified at least 100 people who could not be ruled out as living...

Nexus to showcase student innovators, startup founders at upcoming event

Nexus Louisiana will host a two-part innovation showcase July 2 in Baton Rouge, bringing together student builders, startup founders, investors, educators, policymakers and ecosystem...

Louisiana ranks near the bottom nationally for disability employment

Louisiana ranks 50th in the nation for employment among people with disabilities with just 38.7% currently working, according to a recent analysis of federal...

Lenny Lemoine steps down as CEO of Lemoine after more than 25 years

Lenny Lemoine has stepped down as CEO of Lemoine after more than 25 years in the role. Lemoine, one of Louisiana’s largest privately held...

Baton Rouge company steps up to the plate with Chandler Bats acquisition

CoverFour, a Baton Rouge-based sports investment and operating company focused on building high-performance athletic brands, announced Tuesday that it has acquired baseball equipment manufacturer...

Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program

A private organization entrusted with money intended to protect Louisiana from the cost of abandoned oil and gas wells used funds to make below-market...

Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

The latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes. East Baton Rouge Parish Denham Springs holding company Top Holdings...

The Build EBR board will vote Tuesday on a five-year strategic plan. Here are...

The Build EBR Board of Commissioners is set to vote Tuesday on the redevelopment authority’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a road map for the agency’s...

BREC unveils multimillion-dollar plan to elevate youth sports in Baker

BREC, the city of Baker leadership and other local leaders are advancing plans for a multimillion-dollar sports complex they hope will serve not only...

Wealth management firm is the latest to announce a new Towne Center location

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a Bank of America company, plans to open a new location in Towne Center. Media reports surfaced early Friday that Bank...

Apartment complex on Old Hammond Highway acquired by a local investor

A local investor has purchased the Eden Point apartment complex, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office. Steven...

This locally based commercial brokerage led the state in self-reported sales in 2025

Elifin led Louisiana's commercial real estate brokerage industry in 2025, recording more self-reported sales transactions than any other firm in the state, according to...

John Engquist just acquired nearly 170 lots in this residential community

Engquist Development founder John Engquist has purchased over 160 lots in the Lakes at Harveston development as part of a previously announced partnership with...

Stuart Gilly on leading through uncertainty: Why moving forward is the key

In June’s episode of “Strictly Business”, entrepreneur, investor and leadership coach Stuart Gilly shared a powerful message about leading through uncertainty. His central insight...

West Feliciana is getting a $10M advance from Hut 8. Here’s how it will...

West Feliciana Parish is set to receive a $10 million advance on Hut 8’s future PILOT payments, putting money in the hands of local...

The Sammy’s Grill property on Highland has a new tenant. See who it is

The longtime home of Sammy’s Grill on Highland will soon house a new restaurant concept from the family behind Willie’s Restaurant on Coursey Boulevard. Willie...

Q&A: Meet Annie Claire Bass, the West Baton Rouge chamber’s new leader

In late April, the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new executive director, one whose focus is above all else on “collaboration...