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Capital Region housing market continues to tighten
The Capital Region housing market is continuing to tighten, following national trends.
Strictly Business Episode 10: Jeff Koonce
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana Given the current economic climate, what strategies might CEOs and executives consider prioritizing to...
This longtime Lee Drive eatery is moving to Highland Road
New York Bagel Company is getting a new brand and a new home.
Salad Station’s plans call for expanding to 100 locations
Hammond-based Salad Station on Wednesday announced an aggressive expansion, with plans to grow the quick-service salad chain to 100 locations by the end of 2027.
How is Baton Rouge preparing for a passenger train to New Orleans?
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council next week will consider authorizing an agreement with the state to subsidize its portion of the anticipated passenger rail service to New Orleans.
Construction backlog falls sharply for US small contractors
The Associated Builders and Contractors reported Tuesday morning that its Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.4 months in October, the lowest levels since early 2022.
Connector between Downtown Greenway, Government Street set to open
The connector between Baton Rouge’s Downtown Greenway and the bike lanes along Government Street has been completed.
With additions like Zara, Mall of Louisiana returns to pre-pandemic traffic
Fast-fashion chain Zara has opened its first Baton Rouge location in the Mall of Louisiana―a sign of the shopping center’s continued health post-pandemic, mall executives contend.
Across Louisiana, companies are investing in the energy transition
For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the masses. They’re proactively investing real dollars in real projects to...
LSU, state transfer ownership of former Earl K. Long site for redevelopment
The state of Louisiana and LSU’s Board of Supervisors has transferred ownership of the former Earl K. Long hospital site on Airline Highway to the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority for redevelopment.
Baton Rouge Zydeco draw solid crowds in first few games
While the Baton Rouge Zydeco―the city’s new professional hockey team―is off to a slow start record-wise, dropping the first four games, early attendance is ahead of the pace needed to make the team a business success.
Leigh Adams | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Most Cooperative Realtor, through the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors
RE/MAX, Chairman's Club
Consistently ranks in the top 1% of Realtors...
Sinella Aghasi | 31
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Established and led innovative community programs for more than 5,000 Capital Region students to date at Kids’ Orchestra
Received a doctoral degree...
Julie Gerdes Becnel | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Starting Little Rouge Hen, which helps leaders develop marketing and communications strategies while identifying and cultivating talent
Leading the marketing team for...
Jason Broha | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
One of the youngest executives at Turner Industries
Significantly expanded the marketing department, both in terms of personnel and responsibilities
Graduate of...
Stokka Brown | 37
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Becoming a partial owner of CSRS
Developing a team of quality stormwater engineers and providing flood risk identification and reduction measures throughout...
David Cavell | 34
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Served as district director for U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, helping thousands of Capital Region constituents, businesses and local governments resolve their issues...
Joe Cefalu | 36
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Making partner
• Receiving multiple awards and honors as recognition for legal practice and involvement with the local bar association, including the Baton...
Will Chadwick | 32
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
In 2023, Elifin Realty was named Business Report's 2023 Company of the Year
Partnering with developments like Perkins Rowe, Highland Park Marketplace,...
Dr. Neil Chappell | 39
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received multiple awards for research with three ongoing trials, 16 peer-reviewed publications and dozens of lectures and presentations across the country
Received...
