Tigeraire vs. Tiger Woods: Whose logo will prevail?

One Baton Rouge company is taking on a Goliath of golf: Tiger Woods. Tech startup Tigeraire, known for its wearable athletic cooling technology, is...

Nathan Rust: Prestigious Painting

The painting business has become more competitive over the last decade, and to stay competitive, it takes strong client relationships, says Prestigious Painting owner...

This program is turning high schoolers into business owners

Starting a business as a high school student is no easy feat. Most teenagers lack the financial resources to turn an idea into a reality,...

A real estate development group just paid $3M for this building on Picardy

An Oklahoma-based commercial real estate development group has purchased the Sage Rehabilitation Outpatient and Day Neuro building on Picardy Avenue. McGee Commercial Real Estate owner...

A residential subdivision is coming to Juban Crossing

The Juban Crossing Community Development District recently purchased property as part of a residential development near the Juban Crossing Shopping Center. The district, represented by...

Homebuilder sells lots in local subdivisions for $1.49M

A Delaware-registered company purchased seven lots across three subdivisions, including two in Denham Springs. CF KL Assets 2019-3 LLC purchased lots in the Oak Villas,...

Who bought this Prairieville industrial property near I-10 for $1.1M?

A 13,500-square-foot industrial building was sold in Prairieville to continue as an industrial wholesale location for rigging products. Greg Denova purchased the property through American...

This South Sherwood office space sold for $1.2M

A South Sherwood Forest Boulevard property that houses an AT&T retail/training office recently changed hands. Daniel Kennedy Properties LLC purchased the property from Global Land...

See how this nonprofit is looking to improve workforce development 

An alliance of community organizations has launched a new initiative called SKILLED BR. Its goal: Boost job prospects and wages across Baton Rouge by offering...
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OLOL launches the first comprehensive cell therapy program in Baton Rouge 

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has launched a new hematologic malignancy cell therapy program, the first of its kind in Baton Rouge.  The...

Local influencer launches social media management company

Baton Rouge food and lifestyle influencer Jordan Basham—better known by her social media handle @Wheretogeaux225—last week announced the launch of her own social media...

How is BTR’s nonstop flight to DC faring one year later?

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s nonstop service to Washington’s Reagan International Airport (DCA) is operating at an average of 76% capacity in 2024, according to...

Strictly Business Episode 21: Secrets of the Best Places to Work

How do you build an award-winning workplace culture? In its October 2024 episode, Strictly Business answers that question with a panel of three executives at...

What the latest numbers show about the Baton Rouge area housing market 

Pending sales and new listings in the Baton Rouge area housing market continue to see a decline year over year, the newest report from...

Louisiana roofer issued cease-and-desist over alleged fraudulent activity

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued a cease-and-desist order to Zechariah “Zach” Moore and Roofing Guys, a Lafayette-based roofing contractor that serves the Capital...

Eye on design: Louisiana Lottery Headquarters

The interior renovation of the Louisiana Lottery headquarters in March transformed a dated office building into a vibrant, modern workspace. The creative mission of the...

Meet the 500: Steve Maher, Principal at Ritter Maher Architects

Drive around Baton Rouge and it’s readily apparent that some of the most interesting building designs are coming from Steve Maher and the design...

A Louisiana nonprofit is bringing a virtual dementia simulation to Baton Rouge 

This month, locals can participate in a virtual dementia simulation that provides insight into living with the chronic condition.  Louisiana nonprofit AdviseWell began offering the...
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D.R. Horton buys lots to expand development near Burbank

Homebuilder D.R. Horton has closed on 18 lots as part of phase five of its Pelican Lakes residential community near Burbank Drive. D.R. Horton purchased...

Evolution of an Idea: Bocock Brothers’ LSU Collection

Bocock Brothers, a Houston-based cigar company with Baton Rouge ties, in September released an official LSU collection of cigars and cigar accessories. The company, which...