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How the East Baton Rouge commercial real estate market is trending
Commercial real estate sales in East Baton Rouge Parish continued to climb in September, posting another increase in sales volume, according to Elifin’s latest...
National penny shortage leaves Louisiana retailers concerned and confused
Louisiana retailers are beginning to feel the effects of a national penny shortage, forcing some businesses to rethink how they handle cash transactions.
The shortage...
Public Service Commissioner: State’s regulatory certainty a lure to investors
Public Service Commissioner Jean Paul Coussan says Louisiana’s stable regulatory structure gives the state a competitive advantage in meeting its electric needs and attracting...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Alvarez Construction purchased 34 lots in the...
See which portfolio company Bernhard Capital Partners is selling
Baton Rouge private equity firm Bernhard Capital Partners has announced an agreement to sell The Gray Casualty & Surety Co., a leading national surety...
Louisiana sees a further drop in initial jobless claims
Initial unemployment claims 10/25
Continued unemployment claims 10/25
Developers propose mixed-use project for Joor Road
A mixed-use residential development with commercial space is planned for a 42-acre site on Joor Road near the Comite River.
The Planning Commission is scheduled...
A look at the latest student housing complex near LSU to sell
A Columbus, Ohio-based real estate investment and development firm has purchased a student housing complex on Highland Road near LSU.
Coastal Ridge Real Estate acquired...
Senior living apartment building planned for Cypress at Ardendale
A four-story apartment building for seniors is set to rise within the Cypress at Ardendale development, marking the next step in the ongoing transformation...
New theatrical company to set up shop in former Theatre Baton Rouge space
A new theater company is launching in Baton Rouge, breathing new life into a familiar arts venue.
Mid City Civic Theatre will make its home...
St. George will take over public works operations beginning Saturday
The city of St. George will officially take over its own public works operation on Saturday, marking a milestone for the city.
Until now, residents...
New office park development planned for Gonzales
Two construction permits for office buildings were filed this week in Ascension Parish, marking the start of a new office park development in Gonzales.
The...
Lawmakers approve $150M to sustain SNAP
The Louisiana Legislature has approved a measure allocating up to $150 million in state funds toward SNAP benefits, which provide food assistance for hundreds...
State’s early childhood education fund is nearing depletion, report warns
A key state fund that provides matching dollars to local communities for early childhood education is projected to run out of money within a...
After 42 years at Taylor Porter, attorney Skip Philips joins the AG’s office
Baton Rouge attorney Harry “Skip” Philips has left Taylor Porter after more than four decades to join Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office as assistant...
Northshore company expanding operations in St. Tammany and Baton Rouge
ChillCo Inc., a Louisiana-based provider of commercial and industrial cooling solutions, announced a $4.37 million expansion of its headquarters in Lacombe, soon to be...
Are vertical dramas Baton Rouge’s next film industry frontier?
A new partnership between local film industry consultant Patrick Mulhearn and Hollywood heavyweight Tommy Harper aims to position Baton Rouge as a national leader...
Roland Toups is being honored for a lifetime of leadership
Faith, service and integrity have guided Roland Toups from his early days as a twin serving in the Air Force and NASA’s Atlas missile...
Here’s who won Nexus Louisiana’s first DevDays challenge
Carbon Horizon, a student team from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, took top honors at Nexus Louisiana’s DevDays ClimateTech Challenge, held in partnership...
LSU is hosting a free cybersecurity seminar on AI, automation and more
LSU’s Small Business Development Center is partnering with the LSU Cyber Clinic to host a free cybersecurity seminar for area small businesses this Friday,...
