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Homebuilder purchases 40 more lots for its townhome community
Homebuilder Alvarez Construction has closed on 40 lots as part of the second filing for its Dawson Bluff townhome community near The Grove.
Alvarez purchased...
City-parish purchases church property for an upcoming road project
East Baton Rouge City-Parish has purchased the Elevate Church of Baton Rouge campus property and adjacent properties for its MovEBR Sherwood Forest extension road...
The Godfather of Growth: Charles Landry is on a relentless mission to build a...
At precisely 3:44 each morning, Charles Landry rises out of bed to begin his daily ritual of reading five newspapers on his iPad.
Though 70,...
A concern for employee well-being is driving H&E Rentals’ commitment to awareness and resources
Traditionally, U.S. corporate culture has prioritized professionalism and productivity over mental health and work-life balance. Since COVID-19 and the Great Resignation in 2021, the...
Here’s what we know about the planned Inspiration Center project
Construction on the multimillion-dollar Inspiration Center project at Howell Community Park will start next week.
Last week, a $7.2 million new building permit was issued...
Where they stand: The new LSU arena, the repositioning of the River Center and...
Three major projects are poised to transform the entertainment and sports landscape in Baton Rouge. Here’s where they stand.
The new LSU arena
Plans to develop...
Meet the Capital Region 500: Breaux Nader
Breaux Nader
Senior financial adviser, Longbridge Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors
EDUCATION
B.A., Louisiana Tech University
CAUSE I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes makes a powerful...
Here’s how local universities are responding to the AI surge
There’s no avoiding it. AI is everywhere.
As the next generation of professionals graduates, local universities are identifying ways that students can ethically utilize artificial...
Raising Cane’s opens an all-gold restaurant to celebrate its golden birthday
Baton Rouge-founded Raising Cane’s is turning 28 on Wednesday (8-28) and is marking the occasion with the opening in Boston of its 828th restaurant,...
This granite stone company just spent $1.6M to acquire its facilityÂ
Ownership of the property that houses granite stone company Diniz Design changed hands this week.
Diniz Design purchased the property through Diniz Design Inc. from...
LED’s Susan Bourgeois wants to change the narrative on Louisiana’s economy
Transforming how people perceive Louisiana’s economy is a top priority for Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois.
Bourgeois on Monday shared changes that are being...
Assured Flooring & Countertops purchased this warehouse building to expand operations
A flooring and countertop business established over two decades ago purchased the former Fabric Warehouse building on Airline Highway to expand its retail presence.
The...
See what’s planned for this Nicholson Drive property
A real estate investment group has purchased property on Nicholson Drive off West McKinley and West Grant streets to build a convenience store.
RBC Capital,...
LED past underperformance is a top priority for the Committee of 100
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication to clarify that C100’s concerns surround LED’s past underperformance.
Addressing the past shortcomings of...
See what recent staff changes have occurred at BRAC
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber has made significant staff and organizational changes over the past three months.
In addition to Lori Melancon being named president...
Baton Rouge company to assume chemical production from DuPont
Baton Rouge-based Deltech Holdings will be assuming the production of divinylbenzene from DuPont, the companies announced Tuesday.
Deltech Holdings, a portfolio company of New York-based...
Yet another one-time payment has been approved for Louisiana judges
Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication.
Louisiana judges are set to receive a one-time supplemental payment of $1,500 from the...
Local business donates fleet of street sweepers to Keep Tiger Town Beautiful
Elite Waste & Construction Services on Thursday donated seven street sweepers and two waste disposal trucks to assist Keep Tiger Town Beautiful in cleaning...
Strictly Business Episode 19: Capital Region Business Outlook
What key market trends and conditions are driving Capital Region business right now? What policy and regulatory changes are helping and hurting Louisiana companies?
Those...
Starbucks proposed for site near Burbank Drive
A group of local investors is proposing to bring a new Starbucks to a steadily growing area in Baton Rouge.
Asterrone LLC of Metairie, a...
