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Zachary’s SouthStar Urgent Care sells to Utah investor for $1.8M
The SouthStar Urgent Care clinic on Main Street in Zachary has been sold to a Utah investor for $1.8 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Roundup: State of the city / Most generous parish / Dollar valuation
Mayor’s address: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will give her annual State of the City address to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge at noon...
Workers who stay in their jobs seeing larger pay raises
Employees who stay in their current jobs are getting the biggest pay raises in decades, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Wages for workers...
Tallgrass sells 500 acres in Louisiana to help restore coastline
Midstream oil and gas giant Tallgrass announced last week that it would sell 500-plus acres in Louisiana to help restore the eroding coastline and...
Alford: Will lawmakers debate raising their own pay?
The upcoming regular session slated to convene April 10 would be both the most ridiculous time and—maybe—the most opportune for members of the Legislature to discuss increasing their own pay.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Single tenant medical investment opportunity...
1940 O’Neal Lane presents an impressive opportunity for investors seeking stability in a high visibility asset. This medical office property is fully occupied by...
Federal spending bill boosts protections for pregnant and nursing workers
Tucked in the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the government that Congress passed last week are two key provisions aimed at protecting pregnant and...
Roundup: Calcasieu River bridge / EPA rule / Top baby names
New bridge: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Louisiana $150 million in grant funding to replace the I-10 Calcasieu River bridge, officials announced...
The Meatatory aims to provide a new kind of butcher experience
Prairieville’s The Meatatory may look like your average butcher shop, but the flavor combinations inside are anything but.
Hiring is getting easier for small businesses
Small business owners say it’s getting easier to hire workers and keep them around, in what they hope is a sign that the worst...
The top 10 Capital Region industrial projects currently in the works
Industry's push for cleaner energy is fueling construction projects. Dozens of companies have announced investments in the region, planning new plants, expansions and forays...
From ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Steel Magnolias,’ what Louisiana leaders love to watch
Louisiana looked at one point to be turning into Hollywood South thanks to general tax benefits for movies and television shows shot in the state.
Stories to remember from 2022: What’s going on with the economy?
When it came to the economy, there was a lot to question in 2022: Are we in a recession or not? Is high inflation...
Genesis 360 purchases Bluebonnet office for $1.25M
Genesis 360 has purchased an office building on Bluebonnet Boulevard for $1.25 million, which will serve as a second location for the construction, maintenance and IT services company.
Roundup: Tech hub / Coast Guard search / US home sales
IT firm: Virginia-based Information technology company Excella has picked New Orleans for its newest hub and plans to hire 150 employees over the next...
‘LaPolitics’: Spotlight shifts to Washington Mardi Gras
As one year gives way to another, politicos in Louisiana will increasingly turn their collective attention to Washington Mardi Gras, the multiday extravaganza slated for late next month in the Beltway.
Is a recession ahead in 2023? Economists still don’t have a definitive answer
The economy this past year was a mix of chart-topping growth, record-level inflation and fears of a downturn. But big questions remain, and economists...
The most significant mergers, takeovers and acquisitions from this past year
Fears of a recession put a damper on big acquisitions during the past year, but despite record inflation and rising interest rates, many companies...
Stories to remember from 2022: Industrial expectations rising
While the price of natural gas rose this year, it’s still cheaper here than overseas, which is always good news for the local petrochemical...
Triplet’s Blue Store to build new location in south Baton Rouge
Triplet's Blue Store is building another stand-alone restaurant on the corner of Burbank Drive and Staring Lane next door to Waffle House, according to a new building permit filed with the East Baton Rouge Permits & Inspections Division.
