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Graves says debt ceiling legislation will lead to faster project approvals
U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the legislation he helped negotiate with the White House should lead to faster approval of projects that require federal funds and permits.
Benny’s buys land for a new B-Quik convenience store on Lee Drive
Benny's has purchased the property next to its stand-alone car wash on West Lee Drive for $1 million. Owner Justin Alford says plans are to build a new B-Quik convenience store and gas station on the site.
Kansas company acquires local software provider for independent grocers
Baton Rouge-based software company MarginMAX has been acquired by Kansas-based Storewise, the companies announced this morning.
Late-night restaurant serving home-cooked meals opening soon near LSU
Late-night restaurant Midnight Munchies is opening a second location next month, on West State Street, in the shadows of LSU's North Gates.
J.Crew moving into the Towne Center
Clothing retailer J.Crew is returning to Baton Rouge with a new store in the Towne Center.
ExxonMobil signs carbon capture and storage agreement with Convent plant
ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to capture, transport and store up to 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, or CO2, per year at an in-state carbon capture and storage facility.
Vivid Ink adding space at headquarters to expand corporate apparel production
Vivid Ink Graphics is constructing a 5,300-square-foot building at its headquarters on Airline Highway.
US Senate confirms Baton Rouge attorney for federal judgeship
The U.S. Senate confirmed Baton Rouge attorney Darrel Papillion on Tuesday for his lifetime appointment as a federal judgeship for the New Orleans-based U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana.Â
Private equity-backed firm acquires local medical practiceÂ
Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus, or LENTS, has been acquired by private equity-backed firm Elevate ENT Partners, the companies announced today.
Lighthouse for the Blind sells its manufacturing property on North Flannery
Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans Inc. has sold its Baton Rouge manufacturing facility on North Flannery Road, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Michigan-based real estate investment trust buys property on Florida for $1M
A Michigan-based real estate investment trust company has purchased a property on Florida Boulevard for a little over $1 million.
Day care for medically fragile children opening soon on Airline
Florida-based company Healthcare for Kids is opening a day care on Airline Highway for medically fragile children.
State’s corporate franchise and inventory taxes remain on chopping block
Legislation related to the franchise tax, inventory tax and corporate rebate and exemption programs are advancing in the Louisiana Legislature in an effort to...
Baton Rouge tech startup gets contract with Fresno school district
Directed Analytics is working with a program through the Fresno Unified School District—California’s third-largest school district—to support its reading education efforts.Â
Owner plans to add a Mexican restaurant to his store on Old Hammond
Dario Galvan is expanding his Mi Cuevita Plus convenience store on the corner of Lakemont Drive and Old Hammond Highway, near Millerville Road, adding space for a restaurant.
New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios
David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.
Property containing indoor gun range at Millerville sells for $4.6M
The property containing Range USA on Greens at Millerville Boulevard has sold for $4.6 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish...
Local businessmen buy industrial property on Thomas Road for $1.3M
A pair of local businessmen purchased an industrial property on Thomas Road about halfway between north Baton Rouge and Baker for $1.32 million
New Jersey investor buys The Villas at Riverbend for $23M
An out-of-state investor has purchased The Villas at Riverbend student apartments for $23.75 million, according to records with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Baton Rouge casinos all post losing month in April
The collective revenue posted by Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos was down 8.4% in April, compared to their March haul, according to the latest...
