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Redevelopment opportunity sites for Florida Corridor Master Plan chosen
The team working on the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor has selected the areas most ripe for redevelopment and investment.
Louisiana projected to see $733M budget shortfall by fiscal year 2027-2028
The fiscal honeymoon that Louisiana has enjoyed since 2018 is coming to an end next year, Louisiana Budget Project executive director Jan Moller warned during a luncheon meeting of the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday.
Baton Rouge marine services company expands
Team Services announced last week it will expand its services for the transportation and logistics industries.
Caroline’s Cookies expands into catering, delivery
Beginning Feb. 7, Caroline’s Cookies in Perkins Rowe will offer catering and delivery services in addition to its traditional in-store ordering.
DH Horton spends $7.1 million for land off Nicholson Drive
National homebuilder DR Horton has purchased 127 lots for a new subdivision off Nicholson Drive.
Local tech company named a Google High Impact Partner
Baton Rouge’s We Greaux People was recently named a Grow with Google High Impact Partner.
Would reorganization help LED better recruit companies?
Two of Louisiana’s most prominent business organizations are backing a restructuring of Louisiana Economic Development.
In a luncheon webinar conducted by the Public Affairs Research...
A key lot in the Perkins Road overpass area changes hands
A 1-acre lot tucked in the Perkins Road overpass area was sold this week.
What businesses need to know about tax law changes for 2024
As is often the case, a new year has brought with it new tax considerations. In order to help navigate the complexities of the...
Like sports, business is a competitive game
I love the idea of the customer experience engine. But an engine is not the only useful metaphor for thinking about how to upgrade...
A conversation with BESE President Ronnie Morris
Ronnie Morris, who has served as the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s District 6 board member since 2019, was elected as...
Louisiana is stepping up to meet unprecedented cybersecurity demand
Over the course of the past few years, Louisianans have had little choice but to acknowledge the growing importance of cybersecurity.
In 2019, school boards...
Most Expensive Homes Sales of 2023
“It felt like a bad year, but when you look at the numbers—it wasn’t a bad year, it was a hard year,” says Quita...
The AI Playbook: How Capital Region companies are utilizing it, and best practices you...
While artificial intelligence and machine learning has been around for years, advances with the technology in the past year have made AI one of...
Land for a distribution warehouse near former Cortana Mall fetches $2.6M
More than 18 acres earmarked for a new distribution warehouse near the former Cortana Mall site traded hands last week for $2.6 million.
Rolfe McCollister: Ideas for Baton Rouge’s next mayor
There is an organization, the International City/County Management Association, that includes professionals who manage cities.
A majority of U.S. cities have a city manager. Baton...
This Baton Rouge furniture store is closing its doors
Nadeau, a furniture store on Perkins Road near Trader Joe’s, announced Friday that it is closing its doors.
b1Bank partnering with Virginia-based data analytics company
Baton Rouge-based b1Bank has partnered with a Virginia-based data analytics company that specializes in community banking and finance.
Developer John Engquist buys property for planned subdivision off Perkins
Baton Rouge-based developer John Engquist recently closed on $6.7 million worth of property for a proposed subdivision off Perkins Road.
Engquist—who was Business Report’s 2019...
Insurance commissioner names witnesses for Blue Cross hearing
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple has selected his preliminary witness list for the department’s upcoming hearing regarding the reorganization and sale of the state’s leading health insurer.
