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Baton Rouge’s biggest commercial real estate deals of 2021
After the pandemic bogged down sales in 2020, local commercial deals rebounded last year. Once again, multifamily developments dominated Business Report’s list of top...
Louisiana ‘aggressively’ dedicating federal money for broadband
Louisiana is ahead of most states in its efforts to improve internet access and usage, says Jon Wilkins, a consultant and former chief operating officer for the FCC.
Mezzo Technologies wins Lantern Award
Baton Rouge-based Mezzo Technologies has brought home a 2021 Lantern Award for manufacturing excellence from Louisiana Economic Development.
Lancaster Construction building townhouse development in Zachary
Lancaster Construction is planning to build a townhouse development in Zachary, according to a land deal filed Thursday.
Write-in nominations for Best of 225 awards still open
This summer, 225 magazine crown the winners of the 2022 Best of 225 Awards. But first: Nominations.
Your write-in nominations will 100% determine which people...
LSU football players to profit off jersey sales
LSU football fans can now buy customizable Nike jerseys, featuring the name and number of their favorite player, with the student-athlete getting compensated for part of the purchase.
State’s congressional members post campaign finance reports
Louisiana's congressional incumbents have posted their latest campaign finance reports in preparation for next fall's election even as they wait to see what their...
Roundup: LSU chemist / Truck driver shortage / Gasoline prices
Cancer research: An LSU chemist and her research team have discovered a promising new treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast...
No place costs more to insure a high-end home than Louisiana
The cost to insure an expensive home in Louisiana is higher than in any other state, according to a recent report from personal finance website ValuePenguin.
Five ways your voice assistant can boost productivity
As of 2020, about 25% of households had at least one Alexa device, according to Amazon, and Google and Apple’s virtual assistants are also readily available.
Get a peek inside The Main Lobby, downtown’s new rooftop lounge
The former Hound Dogs location on Main Street has been transformed into a rooftop bar and upscale cocktail lounge called The Main Lobby, which officially opens this weekend.
OLOL buys stake in Spine Hospital of Louisiana
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has purchased an ownership stake in The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, OLOL President and CEO Scott Wester says.
January US jobs report likely to be a ‘hot mess,’ analysts warn
Analysts are using terms like “hot mess” to describe their expectations for the federal jobs report set for release Friday morning.
Measurement issues and data...
Industry leaders tout sense of purpose as way to attract young workers
Offering young workers a sense of purpose can help the petrochemical industry compete for the best and brightest, industry leaders say
Roundup: Entrepreneurial training / COVID tests / Used car prices
Free program: Build Baton Rouge is hosting an entrepreneurial training program this spring, aimed to help local business owners or prospective entrepreneurs with project...
How Thomas Schumacher launched River Homes
Crowley native Thomas Schumacher grew up visiting False River with his father and brothers, and it would later become the inspiration for his property...
State Police detectives meet with Gov. Edwards’ top attorney about Ronald Greene case
The two Louisiana State Police detectives in charge of the Ronald Greene investigation met with Gov. John Bel Edwards' top attorney this week in the state Capitol to discuss the case, USA Today Network reports.
Crowds and bands slowly returning to Baton Rouge music venues
Live music venues have faced a number of setbacks since COVID began. Some closed for months while others have struggled to bring customers or bands back. But some local venues have started 2022 off strong.
AmmPower to build green hydrogen, ammonia facility at Port of South Louisiana
AmmPower Corp. has signed a letter of intent to develop a green hydrogen/ammonia facility for an undisclosed amount at the Port of South Louisiana,...
Baton Rouge metro unemployment rate lowest on record
The unemployment rate for the Baton Rouge metropolitan area fell to 3.2% in December compared to 3.5% in November, according to preliminary estimates the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
