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Chicago-based home rental company expands Baton Rouge footprint
Kairos Living, a Chicago-based single-family home rental company, is expanding its Baton Rouge-area footprint, according to public records.
Strictly Business Episode 9: Craig Greene
What key principles of leadership are essential when navigating a crisis situation? How do you manage the stress and emotional toll that comes with leading...
Developers behind proposed Highland project plans path forward
Developers behind the proposed Benton at Magnolia Woods multiuse development, formerly Village at Magnolia Woods, off of Highland Road say the project is still moving forward after the Planning Commission on Monday voted against requested revisions to their plans.
Florida businessman buys former McDonald’s food distribution center
Ryan Jumonville, a Florida businessman with Baton Rouge ties, has purchased the former McDonald’s food distribution center on Choctaw Drive, according to records filed this week with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court.
Employee retention starts before you make the hire
For employers, managing the employee experience is an important part of getting them to stick around, and that process should start before you even...
BR Mattress Outlets moves Jefferson store to Highland
BR Mattress Outlet is moving to a new storefront on Highland Road near the Perkins Road intersection.
Catholic Charities buys former Re-Bath building
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has purchased the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard, according to documents filed today with the...
Need a worker retention strategy? Here are some guidelines for getting started
Worker retention has emerged as the top concern among employers in Gallagher’s National Benchmarking Survey, says Sommer Mason, a regional vice president in Baton Rouge for the global consultant.
Baton Rouge luxury home market is seeing an increase in cash deals
While sales were initially slow this year in Baton Rouge’s upper-end home market, local broker Quita Cutrer of Burns & Co. says sales are picking up.
Highland mixed-use community, ramen shop going before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton at Magnolia Woods as well as a request to rezone...
2024-25 Louisiana Economic Forecast
Get the exclusive 2024-2025 economic forecast for the state of Louisiana, from Dr. Loren Scott in conjunction with Baton Rouge Business Report's annual Louisiana...
Bank stocks still down after tumultuous spring
While the turmoil has eased after rising interest rates helped spark a regional-banking crisis earlier this year, local bank stocks have yet to bounce back, following national trends.
Kolache Kitchen’s location on Jefferson Highway closes
The Kolache Kitchen’s Bocage location on Jefferson Highway closed this week, says Will Edwards, who is the partial or sole owner of the chain’s restaurants.
Shopping center in Central changes hands for $2.6M
A shopping center next to the Walmart in Central has been sold to a local broker, according to a deal filed this morning with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
East Baton Rouge sales tax collections slightly up in July
East Baton Rouge city-parish sales tax collections were just slightly ahead of last year’s pace through July, according to the latest report made public today.
Zachary’s Lane Regional Medical Center has a new pharmacy
The pharmacy, Lane Rx, held its grand opening today. Lane Rx, formerly Medical Pharmacy, is located in front of Zachary’s Lane Regional Medical Center.
The latest development being planned near the Amazon fulfillment center
Plans call for a 240,000-square-foot distribution warehouse to be built near the intersection of Tom and North Airway drives.
Denham Springs industrial pipe fabricator planning expansion
Pipe and Steel Industrial in Denham Springs is planning a three- to five-year expansion of its manufacturing facilities, according to an advance notice filed with Louisiana Economic Development.
Kodiak Business Park moving forward following purchase of 13 acres
Local developers have closed on nearly 13 acres of land on Barringer Foreman Road for a new business park.
A backyard native plant nursery is relocating near Florida Boulevard
A neighborhood plant nursery has outgrown its backyard roots and is planning to move to a larger space with more visibility and traffic.
