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Inflation surpasses labor shortages as the No. 1 concern among small businesses
Small business optimism increased slightly in May, but it marked the 17th consecutive month that the NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index remained below its...
Roul’s Deli expanding with O’Neal Lane location
A favorite of the LSU North Gates community, Roul’s Deli is expanding with a new location on O’Neal Lane this summer.
Alford: Legislature faced with uncertainty following the session
The fussing and shouting that marked the conclusion of the regular session last week could be heard from Baton Rouge to Bunkie.
Industrial real estate sector marked by high demand and tight supply
The Capital Region’s industrial real estate sector has been chronically underbuilt and undersupplied since 2013, according to the Baton Rouge TRENDS real estate report.
Despite...
One carbon capture bill made it through the Legislature, so what does it do?
Louisiana lawmakers shot down more than half a dozen bills to address concerns around carbon capture, but one proposal survived the session’s final chaotic moments last week.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Retail opportunities at Hammond Aire...
Hammond Aire presents the opportunity to join a 345,000+ square-foot power center with a unique mix of national, regional and local tenants. This center...
How billions in COVID aid was stolen
The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from several different avenues, and much of the theft was brazen,...
Roundup: Thunderstorm watch / PAR webinar / Career fair
Severe weather: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Capital Region north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor until 8 p.m....
Royal Engineers & Consultants is relocating to downtown
Royal Engineers & Consultants announced today it is relocating its Baton Rouge office to North Boulevard.
Yet-to-be-named restaurant planned for former Kalurah Street Grill location
Baton Rouge restaurateur Jordan Piazza says he has secured the former home of Kalurah Street Grill under the Perkins Road overpass for a restaurant, though he has not chosen a name or nailed down a concept.
BRAC’s legislative wrap-up highlights what it sees as wins for the Capital Region
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.
Regulators’ proposal could push banks to further tighten credit for business owners
Business owners have already been feeling a credit crunch as banks have pulled back on lending and stiffened loan standards, particularly for their smallest...
Despite warnings of an overbuilt market, Baton Rouge’s apartment sector remains steady
Before the pandemic, apartment rental rates and occupancy levels in the Baton Rouge area were dipping, as the market absorbed a substantial amount of...
DDD strategic plan to be released this fall
The Downtown Development District’s new strategic plan will be released this fall, says Downtown Development District Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal.
Caterie brand to be revived as a catering company
Baton Rouge entrepreneur Jordan Piazza is launching a catering company he’s calling The Caterie, a nod to the popular restaurant and live music venue destroyed in a 2010 New Year’s Day fire.
Roundup: Entrepreneurship seminar / Net-zero plans questioned / Air travel
For new businesses: SCORE Baton Rouge Area, an organization of business professionals volunteering to help enterprises get off the ground, is hosting a seminar...
Rising interest rates are slowing sales but the residential real estate market remains healthy
After three years of growth at breakneck speed, the Capital Region’s single-family residential real estate market has cooled.
Departing coastal chief says restoration must be a higher priority
The departing coastal authority head thinks restoration needs to be elevated in Louisiana’s political conversation, including the governor’s race.
PAR, CABL lay out the good, the bad and the ugly from legislative session
Two of Louisiana’s leading nonpartisan policy organizations are praising some of the investments state lawmakers approved in the just-concluded session while criticizing how the sausage got made.
Louisiana initial unemployment claims jump 13%
The number of new unemployment insurance claims filed with the Louisiana Workforce Commission spiked 13% last week, the agency announced today.
The commission reports that...
