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November 2026

Economic Development

BTR completes transition to an independent airport authority

The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has officially completed its transition from city-parish governance to an independent airport authority. The transition became official after the Federal Aviation Administration granted its approval last week. The airport now...

Education & Workforce

LSU names construction school, building after Art Favre, Performance Contractors following new donation

Economic Development

Louisiana partners with Apple to expand digital access, workforce training

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Banking & Finance

Why Landmark Bank is betting on the Baton Rouge market

Ascension Business Report

A look at the $50 million project that could transform RPCC’s Gonzales campus

Ascension Business Report

How Leadership Ascension teams are investing in the parish’s future

Ascension Business Report

After a string of delays, Gonzales’ Freeland Jackson Center opens its doors

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Energy

FUEL names a leader for its new energy tech startup studio

ExxonMobil turns community needs into long-term investments

Baton Rouge in line for ExxonMobil manufacturing investments

FUEL lays the groundwork for Louisiana’s next energy boom

State’s carbon capture industry navigates political and regulatory headwinds

Healthcare

LSU names new executive director of Pennington Biomedical

Two Baton Rouge companies land on Forbes’ list of America’s Dream Employers

Louisiana healthcare faces a funding squeeze. Could collaboration be the answer?

Baton Rouge startup selected for national health tech competition

How Mary Bird Perkins has stayed independent in a consolidating healthcare industry

Real Estate

Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge

St. Aloysius campus redevelopment underway; completion targeted for 2028

Lafayette investor acquires Baton Rouge DoubleTree hotel for $10.9M

Where Baton Rouge’s short-term rental market currently stands

Rally House adding another Baton Rouge store as Capital Region expansion continues

Restaurants & Retail

After 32 years on Perkins Road, Casual Creations is moving to this new site

Former Town & Country Furniture building set for renovations after sale

This sushi restaurant is opening a second Baton Rouge location

Louie’s Cafe, now in the hands of a longtime employee, sold for less than $1M

Chipotle property in booming retail corridor sells for $3.5M

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Daily Report Poll

Who should bear the cost of road improvements needed for SpaceX’s planned Louisiana spaceport?

SpaceX should cover the full cost

SpaceX should pay most, with some public funding

State and federal governments should pay because of the potential economic benefits

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