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BRAC economic report shows continued job losses in Capital Region
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its latest economic indicator report, analyzing the Capital Region’s business activity since restrictions were enacted to counteract...
Are downtown office buildings for sale a sign of trouble in the market?
If you browse the commercial real estate listings, you might be surprised by the number of downtown office buildings not only for lease but...
Hospitality group files advance notice for new hotel on Siegen
Siegen Retail LLC of Metairie has filed an advance notice with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans for a new hotel off Siegen Lane.
Gov. Edwards at odds with Biden over moratorium on oil and gas leases
Gov. John Bel Edwards disagrees with President Joe Biden's targeting of fossil fuel industries and wants the White House to reconsider its decision to...
Roundup: Beau Box partnership / Facebook changes / Double masks
Real estate moves: Beau Box Commercial Real Estate today announced it has formed a partnership with Tamanend, A Weyerhaeuser Community, located on 848 acres...
Biden’s environmental agenda creates regulatory whiplash for industry
As President Biden’s slate of Cabinet picks began to crystallize over the past several weeks, it became clear that climate initiatives are near the...
LSU, Small Business Development Center open business service center
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center and LSU are collaborating to create a small business satellite service center, called LSBDC at LSU, focused on...
John Maxwell: Living out values key to changing one’s world
In order for one to change their world, they must first change themselves—and that starts with learning and living out good values.
It’s simple enough...
Amazon developer seeks $35.4 million property tax abatement from Baton Rouge
The real estate firm developing a massive distribution center for Amazon on the site of the former Cortana Mall is seeking a 10-year property...
Homebuilder buys 8 lots in The Sanctuary subdivision
Development in The Sanctuary subdivision is continuing, with a local homebuilder recently buying eight lots in the subdivision.
Louisiana legislators to hear from industry, public on Biden’s lease moratorium
The Louisiana House Natural Resources and Environment Committee will host a joint meeting with the Senate Natural Resources Committee Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m....
Roundup: Coastal restoration / PAVE boot camp / Super Bowl audience
Oil spill funds: Louisiana is getting $26.7 million as part of a $366 million project to restore coastal marshland and defend against hurricanes, the...
Bridge Center opens Thursday
The Bridge Center for Hope, the first-ever adult crisis receiving center in Louisiana, announced today that the facility will open Thursday. The facility, designed...
Alford: Issues put on hold for COVID-19 begin to resurface
The regular session that convenes April 12 will mark a return to normality for state legislators. Last year, representatives and senators were forced to...
2020 was a record year for entrepreneurship
While 2020 was terrible on many counts, it was a banner year for entrepreneurship, according to a new report from policy think tank Economic...
Ochsner files advance expansion notices with LED for Baton Rouge facilities
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation filed advance notices with Louisiana Economic Development regarding plans to expand several of its facilities across the state, including two in Baton Rouge.
iTA Truck Sales and Service acquires Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge
iTA Truck Sales and Service has acquired Timmons Truck Center in Baton Rouge, making iTA the largest International truck dealer in Louisiana.
The agreement includes...
Roundup: COVID-19 variants / BRCC vice chancellor / Reopening schools
Case counts: New, highly contagious variants of the coronavirus are a “threat” to the U.S. and could reverse the recent drop in COVID-19 cases...
GOP lawmaker: Gas tax measure offers strong ROI for infrastructure needs
Despite the pandemic-triggered hit to the state’s economy, Louisiana cannot afford to keep putting off its infrastructure problems, state Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield, said...
LSU Athletics spent $128,000 on misconduct prevention during time of allegations
LSU Athletics—using money provided by the nonprofit Tiger Athletics Foundation—spent at least $128,513 on training to prevent sexual misconduct, bullying, discrimination and other bad...
