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New taxes tied to LSU’s arena project? Metro Council to weigh in
The Metro Council is set to vote Wednesday night on whether to authorize a new sales tax that could help fund LSU’s proposed $400...
Cybersecurity startup Minimus charts global growth from Baton Rouge roots
From an unassuming office in Perkins Rowe, a cloud security startup has managed to secure $51 million in seed funding and attract more than...
Falaya eyes growth with Florida expansion
Baton Rouge-based Falaya Real Estate―an online home-selling platform―has expanded into Florida.
The move is part of founder and CEO Barret Blondeau’s strategy to grow the...
Who’s now steering BRAC’s strategy for business growth?
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber on Tuesday announced new leadership for its business investment division. The division is tasked with attracting new investment, supporting...
How Ascension Parish’s commercial real estate market fared in Q2
The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market closed the second quarter of 2025 with steady sales volume but a slight dip in deal velocity,...
This Korean hot pot restaurant makes its Baton Rouge debut this week
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is officially opening its Baton Rouge location this week.
The fast-growing restaurant chain claims to offer an “unforgettable dining...
Downtown Baton Rouge has landed a new coworking hub
Property development company Hearin Properties is partnering with International Workplace Group to bring a new flexible office and coworking hub to downtown Baton Rouge.
John...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here’s a look at issued permits and property deals that occurred last week in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
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Baton Rouge faces higher rates of premature death from five leading causes
The latest installment of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Opportunity Data Project explores one of the most fundamental measures of community well-being: how long...
This company just bought the site of its Gonzales operations for $3.5M
Elliott Electric Supply has purchased the Gonzales property that houses its operations for $3.5 million.
The company acquired the site through Elliott Partners LTD, represented...
A look at how Baton Rouge casinos performed in July
Baton Rouge’s casinos saw a dip in revenue for the second straight month after recording their best month of the year in May.
The casinos...
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Will the state GOP endorse a candidate in the US Senate race?
LaPolitics: Why do you think the state GOP should not offer endorsements for party primary races?Â
State Rep. Mike Bayham, a member of the Republican...
Here’s where Nexus plans to relocate its headquarters
After 33 years at the same Florida Boulevard location, Nexus Louisiana plans to relocate its headquarters to downtown Baton Rouge.
The organization’s board voted Thursday...
How the East Baton Rouge Parish commercial market fared in June
Commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish are trending upward, though some sectors are performing better than others, according to Elifin’s latest data.
Sales...
​​Plan Baton Rouge III aims to create a ‘new front porch’ for the city
Plan Baton Rouge III, downtown Baton Rouge’s new master plan, seeks to answer a big question: How can downtown be transformed into a more...
The latest on BREC’s delayed 2023 state audit
External auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on BREC’s 2023 financial statements as the agency works to complete its delayed annual state audits.
EisnerAmper issued...
Episode 31: Is this Baton Rouge’s big moment?
Downtown Baton Rouge has already seen more than $3 billion in investment thanks to the first two master plans—revitalizing civic spaces, transforming underutilized properties, and...
New York real estate firm buys Denham Springs apartment complex for $33M
New York-based Oakwood Capital has acquired the 264-unit Arden Park apartment complex in Denham Springs for $33 million.
The real estate acquisition and asset management...
Our Lady of the Lake is planning an ‘unprecedented’ $55M ER renovation
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is planning a sweeping $55 million renovation of its emergency room, the busiest ER in Louisiana...
Baton Rouge’s multifamily market is experiencing an upswing. Here’s why
The Baton Rouge multifamily market is expected to gain momentum in the coming months after a sluggish start to the year, according to Mark...
