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Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
East Baton Rouge
Dr. Jeremy Comeaux purchased...
‘Continued confidence’: How local industrial leaders feel about the future
The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance’s newly released Q3 economic outlook survey shows most of the association’s members expect production, capital investment and employment...
This chicken and seafood chain is entering the Baton Rouge market
Having established seven locations in the Shreveport/Bossier City area, quick-service restaurant chain Chick O' Fish is now turning its attention to south Louisiana with...
CareerBridge is working to connect employers with the next generation of talent
CareerBridge is expanding its efforts to connect more students across the Capital Region with meaningful career experiences and grow the number of students served...
Build Baton Rouge President and CEO is stepping down
Build Baton Rouge will undergo a leadership transition as President and CEO Deidre Deculus Robert has decided to step away from the redevelopment agency...
A look at where Baton Rouge-area apartment rents currently stand
Apartment rents in the Baton Rouge area continue to grow at a modest pace, signaling a healthy and stable market, according to Mark Segalla...
Jarreau Construction’s climb up the EBR homebuilder rankings defies its young age
Jarreau Construction has achieved a significant milestone, ranking No. 3 among homebuilders in East Baton Rouge Parish based on 2025 permit valuations, with a...
Lane Kiffin: Recruiting, transfer portal have put LSU in a position to win this...
LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin used his first appearance before the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday to outline how he is...
Baton Rouge leads all US metros in construction job growth
The Capital Region posted the highest construction employment growth rate of all 360 metros in the U.S. over the past year, with employment rising...
Nexus rolls out fall lineup to connect founders, investors and industry
Nexus Louisiana has announced its fall programming lineup, featuring competitions, networking events and community initiatives aimed at strengthening Louisiana's innovation economy.
Technology Cup
The season's centerpiece...
Why this local banking CEO says deposits are ‘sexy again’
For much of the past decade, commercial banking was defined largely by a competition to make loans, not a competition to attract deposits. Interest...
Sale of vacant restaurant site near College and I-10 paves way for Japanese eatery
A long-vacant restaurant property on Bennington Avenue near College Drive and Interstate 10 is set for a new chapter following a recent sale.
Metairie-based Q...
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is on the hunt for its next CEO
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is preparing to search for a new CEO following the resignation of April Wehrs, who led the organization...
Huntington Bank has arrived in Baton Rouge. Here’s what to know
Cadence Bank’s five Capital Region branches have become Huntington Bank branches, but customers will continue working with the same local teams, Huntington executives tell...
Waffle House’s Prairieville deal includes restriction on 15 restaurant chains
Restaurant chain Waffle House has filed for a new construction permit to begin work on the company’s first Prairieville location.
According to the permit, the...
Hillar Moore says his lawsuit is bringing officials together on criminal justice funding
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore believes his lawsuit against the city-parish will produce a more stable funding arrangement for prosecutors and...
Nexus Technology Cup returns with a larger top prize and a new division
Nexus Louisiana is expanding its Technology Cup startup competition this year with a larger prize pool, a dedicated high school division and a revamped...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest property transactions and issued permits across East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Town of Livingston entity...
Louisiana leads the nation in construction job growth
Louisiana posted the nation’s highest construction employment growth rate over the past year, with employment rising 7.7% between June 2025 and June 2026.
That’s according...
As summer heated up, the Baton Rouge commercial market continued to cool
Baton Rouge's commercial real estate market continued to cool in June as overall sales volume and transaction activity declined for the second straight month,...
