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The Advocate - Business

Prominent Baton Rouge civic leader and businessman Matt McKay died Saturday

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Port NOLA hires new VP to shepherd Violet terminal; arts nonprofit names new board members

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'Better understand what's coming': What SpaceX's Louisiana spaceport means for Vermilion Parish

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Amid search for partner, Lane Regional lays off 14 employees, cuts services

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Downtown New Orleans taxes itself an extra $10 million a year. Here's where the money goes.

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Major downtown Shreveport property owner selling portfolio to focus on New Orleans

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Basic housing remains out of reach for nearly half of Louisiana renters, study finds

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Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce announces interim CEO, begins search for new leader

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'We all know something's happening': Pecan Island residents react to potential SpaceX spaceport

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SpaceX officials stay mum about plans for Louisiana spaceport on earnings call

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Inside the deal bringing SpaceX to Louisiana: Everything we know so far in under 2 minutes

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Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership begins CEO search

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St. George approves changes to Long Farm Village development, tables contested rezoning

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The deal, the red carpet, the Goldilocks location: 5 things to know about SpaceX in Louisiana

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Former CVS Pharmacy in Baton Rouge to become hair care retailer, plus other building permits

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School's out, play is in: Inside Louisiana's evolving indoor playroom industry

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Homeowners insurance has gotten a little cheaper, easier to come by. Is the crisis over?

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SpaceX is planning a rocket-launching spaceport in coastal Louisiana. Here are the plans.

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Economic development leader swaps parishes; LSU New Orleans Foundation names new CEO

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Big changes coming as demolition begins on former Libbey Glass site in Shreveport

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This 100-year-old Biloxi house withstood Camille, Katrina. Now it's getting a new life.

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FAA rule changes on aerospace development could impact Louisiana coast

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Head of East Baton Rouge redevelopment authority leaving after one year on the job

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Louisiana pitches plan to store radioactive nuclear waste underneath the Gulf

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Baton Rouge tops in construction job growth rate, but group warns activity could be hindered without highway bill

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What is under construction near the Interstate 10-Pecue Lane exit?

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Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic gets permit for $1.2 million remodel of former restaurant building

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American Safety, the transportation provider for Saints and LSU, is much more than a bus company

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