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Baton Rouge banker indicted on bank fraud, embezzlement counts

A federal grand jury has indicted Eric Jason Schouest, who was employed as a manager at Regions Bank’s Plank Road branch in Baton Rouge...

Bernhard Capital firm acquires New Mexico-based nuclear consulting firm

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners announced Tuesday its Department of Energy platform acquired Strategic Management Solutions, a management and technical consulting services for federal...

New York investors buy three Baton Rouge apartment complexes

New York investors purchased three apartment complexes in Baton Rouge last week, according to Elifin Realty’s weekly Pulse report. Brothers Todd and Marc Menowitz purchased...

Local investor purchases retail shopping center in Gonzales for $1.19 million

A multi-tenant retail property along Airline Highway in Gonzales has changed ownership, according to Elifin Realty’s weekly Pulse report. Local investor Kevin Bettis of Clay...

Tech startup advancing to next phase in partnership with EmployBR

Baton Rouge-based tech startup Directed Analytics is approaching the second phase of multiple programs to employ diverse groups. Directed Analytics, founded by Jody Mitchell and...

Tenant buys commercial property for $1.3 million

Building ownership of the property that houses EE Kitchen and Bath on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard changed hands, according to a deal filed Thursday...

A new wood-fired pizza restaurant is coming to St. Francisville this month

Big River Pizza Co., a new wood-fired pizza restaurant, is slated to open its doors in St. Francisville on April 27. Big River Pizza Co....

Local recycling company acquires Prairieville facility for $3.37M

Locally owned Modern Metals Recycling, a subsidiary of Trinity Business Group, continues to expand in the Capital Region. The company paid $3.37 million for a...

Landscaping firm expands into Baton Rouge

A New Orleans-based landscaping firm with several noteworthy commercial clients is expanding its footprint into the Capital Region. Mullin purchased a facility on Florida Boulevard...

Simple Simon sells property to Robinson Brothers for just over $2.3M

Simple Simon, which offers car maintenance services, sold its property on Airline Highway for just over $2.3 million, according to a transaction filed Friday...

Finally: Consumers see crawfish price drop

Crawfish prices decreased this week in Louisiana following the passing of the industry’s busiest holiday—Easter weekend.  While crawfish prices were nearly double last week compared...

DR Horton buys lots for new subdivision off Joor Road

National homebuilder DR Horton purchased 34 lots for a new subdivision off of Joor Road in Central for a little over $2.8 million, according...

Local homebuilder sells nine lots in Cedar Ridge subdivision for $2.26M

A Delaware-registered company purchased nine lots in the Cedar Ridge subdivision for $2.26 million, according to a deal filed Wednesday with the East Baton...

This year’s pitch competition at BREW will feature an added twist

Nexus Louisiana’s pitch competition will have higher stakes this year. The High-Stakes Pitch Competition next month will serve as the qualifying event for the Startup...

This retailer just signed Flau’jae Johnson to an NIL deal as it expands into...

Athletic lifestyle brand The Athlete’s Foot announced Tuesday it has closed a name, image and likeness deal with LSU women’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson...
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What does the NAR settlement mean for real estate transactions?

The talk surrounding Realtor commissions has reached a crescendo since the National Association of Realtors announced a landmark $418 million settlement last month. The agreement...

Baton Rouge’s Envoc expands into marketing

Baton Rouge-based Envoc, a software development and design firm, announced Monday it is expanding, with its top executives forming a new marketing consultancy firm.  In...

Will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect Baton Rouge auto dealerships?

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday has resulted in the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore—the busiest port in...

Baton Rouge-based Beacon expands to Florida through acquisition

Beacon Behavioral Partners, a provider of support services for behavioral health practices based in Baton Rouge, announced on Thursday its acquisition of The Neuropsychiatry...

2024 Trends in Health Care: The evolution and innovation that’s redefining the industry

In Business Report's latest Trends in Health Care edition, we explore the dynamic evolution and groundbreaking innovation shaping the future of the Capital Region's...