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Almost one year in, here’s how Chris Meaux’s QiMana is evolving
When Waitr founder Chris Meaux first announced QiMana last year, his stated goal was to build the world’s largest business accelerator. Its flagship product,...
Pair of new student housing projects planned near LSU
The Dinerstein Companies, a full-service real estate development firm, in partnership with Harrison Street Asset Management, a global real assets investment manager, announced plans...
LaPolitics’: Why the state GOP may steer clear of the US Senate primary
As we all know by now, Congresswoman Julia Letlow is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and she has President Donald Trump in her...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: NNN-leased medical office in Denham Springs
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, 230 Veterans Blvd. offers a ±5,004 SF occupied retail property in Denham Springs. The tenant is currently under a...
JD Bank deepening Louisiana roots with new Jefferson Highway Branch
Sponsored by JD Bank
As national banks consolidate, JD Bank is doubling down on community banking. With a new Baton Rouge location opening in early 2026,...
Roundup: Winter storm / Lending concerns / Blizzard’s cost
Power outages: More than 100,000 Louisiana residents remained without power Monday as freezing rain and icy conditions slowed restoration efforts across northern parts of...
Italian engineering giant to collaborate on Port Fourchon LNG project
Italian engineering group MAIRE, through its subsidiary Tecnimont, is making its first major move into the global liquefied natural gas market through a strategic...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
A $180 million land clearing permit has...
These new tax rules could make itemizing more attractive this year
Americans may see smaller tax bills and larger refunds this year thanks to a slate of new deductions and expanded tax breaks included in...
Gov. Landry seeks large funding boost for inspector general’s office
Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed executive budget would more than double funding for Louisiana’s Office of State Inspector General, boosting the agency from $2.38 million...
Livingston Parish chamber announces 2025 ‘Businesses of the Year’
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced the recipients of its 2025 Business of the Year Awards. The annual awards program is...
Roundup: Winter storm / Health care costs / Vehicle sales
Flight cancellations: A massive winter storm made for a brutal travel day Sunday, with widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest...
Proposal to expand LA GATOR funding raises oversight concerns
Louisiana’s push to expand its school voucher-style LA GATOR program is once again running into resistance at the state Capitol, setting up a renewed...
State looks to strengthen workforce pipeline with new tax credit for employers
Beginning in 2026, Louisiana employers who offer apprenticeships, internships or other youth work experiences will be eligible for a new state income tax credit...
IBM is planning a major Baton Rouge hiring push
IBM is ramping up hiring in Baton Rouge this year, according to Charles Masters, a senior partner with the company.
The announcement came during Masters’...
Why concrete is becoming a climate flashpoint for AI
The rapid expansion of U.S. data centers to support artificial intelligence is creating a new climate challenge—one that begins long before servers are powered...
Share your organization’s success story in the 2026 Annual Report
For more than 40 years, Business Report’s Annual Report has told the story of the Capital Region, celebrating the businesses shaping our community. Stories...
How a local family built a fast-growing play business
A Denham Springs couple is turning a personal parenting need into a fast-growing local business, 225 writes.
Lacie and Tyler Edwards opened The Play District,...
Winter storm expected to briefly slow state’s crawfish harvest
The approaching winter storm is expected to temporarily slow Louisiana’s crawfish harvest but is unlikely to cause long-term damage to the state’s signature crop.
“If...
Roundup: Cockfighting ban / National education ranking / Winter storm
Ban remains intact: Efforts to revive cockfighting in Louisiana by enthusiasts in St. Landry Parish hit a setback after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill...
