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Louisiana faces a magnified risk the longer the federal shutdown lasts
As the federal government shutdown drags on, Louisiana could face outsized economic and operational disruptions—from stalled flood insurance processing to delayed LSU grants and...
Initiative aims to transform north Baton Rouge corridor into an economic hub
North Baton Rouge is poised to get an economic boost through an initiative announced earlier this week by Metro Council member Darryl Hurst.Â
The Revive...
East Baton Rouge sales tax collections down for a fourth straight month
July 2025 by Holly Duchmann
Baton Rouge’s Gage acquires Thibodaux IT services firm
Technology solutions provider Gage announced this week it has acquired Thibodaux-based Data Management Services, a managed IT services company.Â
The merger, effective Sept. 1, unites...
Where the Livingston Parish airport project currently stands
A year after officials began site preparation for the Livingston Parish Executive Airport project, construction is moving closer to takeoff.
Delia Taylor, chair of the...
Business Lunch: Salt Pepper Oak
Address: 6721 Exchequer Drive
Phone (225) 256-1341
saltpepperoak.com
Cuisine: Barbecue
Owner: Vincent Hunt
Scene: Oak-smoked barbecue prepared in offset smokers and served with detailed sides like corn elote and...
East Baton Rouge land sales bounce back after a slow 2024
The Baton Rouge land sector has shown signs of recovery this year, already surpassing the 47 deals recorded in all of 2024, according to...
Nexus and Ochsner teaming up for a health-focused tech challenge
Nexus Louisiana has announced its second DevDays innovation competition, with a Nov. 14 challenge focused on health care technology and sports medicine.
The competition, which...
This new partnership offers support for downtown businesses free of charge
LSU’s Small Business Development Center has partnered with the Downtown Development District to launch a new business consulting program for existing and prospective downtown...
What the rebrand to Prisma means for the former Vivid Ink
Longtime Baton Rouge print and marketing services provider Vivid Ink officially rebranded this week under the Prisma name, following its acquisition by the Phoenix-based...
These Baton Rouge nightlife venues are launching an AI-powered safety network
Four Baton Rouge nightlife venues are partnering on what they describe as a first-of-its-kind safety initiative for the city’s club scene—one that leverages AI...
Waste Pro buys tract on Florida Boulevard to expand operations
Waste Pro, a privately owned waste collection company, has purchased an 18-acre tract along Florida Boulevard as part of its ongoing expansion in Louisiana.
The...
Local company acquires Zachary hotel property for $2.2M
A 55-room hotel on La. 19 in Zachary has been sold.
Local firm LA 19 Hospitality LLC purchased the Days Inn by Wyndham property from...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s a look at last week’s property transactions and building permits in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Dallas-based private equity...
A new microbrewery is set to open in St. Francisville this month
St. Francisville’s burgeoning North Commerce development is about to welcome its newest tenant: a microbrewery.
The new business, Bayou Sara Brewing Co., is set to...
Residential projects along Nicholson to go before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review final development plans for two residential projects along Nicholson Drive at its November meeting.
Commercial Properties Realty Trust submitted applications...
Unemployment claims continue downward trend
Initial unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Another apartment complex near LSU acquired by out-of-state investors
Beverly Hills, California-based private alternative investment firm Monument Square Investment Group recently purchased the Maison Burbank apartment complex on Burbank Drive.
Monument Square acquired the...
‘LaPolitics’: A Q&A with LWC Secretary Susie Schowen
LaPolitics: How will the growth of Louisiana’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, as projected by the Revenue Estimating Conference, benefit workers and employers?Â
Louisiana Workforce Commission...
Report highlights link between education credentials and wages in LouisianaÂ
The Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette has released its 150-page report on the relationship between education credentials and employment outcomes, underscoring how...
