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Baton Rouge’s Smalls Sliders continues to expand
After opening a Smalls Sliders in Denham Springs two weeks ago, franchisee Blain Bech has his eyes on Baton Rouge for future expansion.
BRECO Federal Credit Union to open new locations
BRECO Federal Credit Union will open branches in Baton Rouge and Walker this summer.
See how much Baton Rouge’s riverboat casinos raked in during March
Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos collected a combined 16% more in revenue during March than in February, according to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Does Baton Rouge need a new sports facility? Consultant says it’s worth considering
A new multisport facility could help Baton Rouge attract more visitors, a sports tourism consulting firm says.
Housing market slowdown continued in March; see the latest numbers
Homebuyers in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes closed 805 sales in March, which was almost 32% less than the same month last year.
How to retain retail workers who deal with bad-behaving customers
Requiring front-line retail employees to police customers’ bad behavior can increase workers' feelings of unfairness and their desire to find new jobs, according to a study from LSU.
BRAF’s real estate investment partner acquires 63 properties along Nicholson
Commercial Properties Realty Trust has acquired 63 properties along Nicholson Drive between LSU and downtown.
Construction of a new podiatry clinic on Bluebonnet set to begin
Work will soon begin on a new two-building office complex on Bluebonnet Boulevard. Podiatrists Kemp Tullier and Clif Richardson will move into one of the buildings.
Trichell Law Firm is moving to a nearby location in Beauregard Town
The Trichell Law Firm is relocating to an office on the corner of Napoleon and France streets in Beauregard Town.
Whitlow & Simmons moves into in downtown’s La Capitol FCU building
Law firm Whitlow & Simmons LLC has moved into the third floor of the La Capitol Federal Credit Union building on Main Street.
Auditors question almost $107M in GOHSEP payment requests
Nearly $107 million in reimbursement requests that the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness submitted during the second half of last year were not supported by sufficient documentation.
Is legal sports betting leading to more gambling problems? Regulator wants to know
Louisiana’s top gaming regulator wants to know if the proliferation of sports betting, and the almost inescapable media coverage and advertising related to it, is leading to more problem gambling overall.
Developer purchases 60 acres for controversial Woodhill subdivision
Plans are for the subdivision, which will be south of the intersection of South Tiger Bend and Hoo Shoo Too roads, to have 194 single-family residences.
Strictly Business Episode 2: Josh Descant
How do you give an 87-year-old iconic brand a new name without some of your 63,000 Louisiana customers thinking you’re now owned by some...
Bluehenge Capital sells portfolio company Iron Horse Tools to Houston investment firm
Baton Rouge-based Bluehenge Capital Partners has sold its portfolio company Iron Horse Tools LLC to Pelican Energy Partners of Houston, the companies announced today.
These three new businesses are coming to downtown
Three new businesses are in the works for downtown—two bars for Third Street and a new restaurant on North Boulevard.
DSLD purchases 64 lots in new Zachary development for nearly $3.3M
Private homebuilder DSLD Homes LLC has purchased 64 lots in the Evergreen Estates subdivision for $3.26 million, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Health Care’s new view on AI
Baton Rouge hospitals are embracing artificial intelligence to both enhance patient care and improve efficiency.
Self-storage properties sold to local buyer; Alaskan trust buys Bluebonnet office
Advanced Mini Storage in north Zachary has sold for $2.8 million, according to the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court's office.
The business of Louisiana
Addressing an insurance crisis gets top billing during the upcoming legislative session, but numerous familiar pro-business issues will share the stage.
