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The Advocate - Business

Woodward expands on Gulf Coast; LABI elects new board member; Republic hires Renasant pair

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Build East Baton Rouge releases draft strategic plan: 'create opportunities for new stories'

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Which Louisiana cities have shrunk, grown in population? Here's what new Census data shows.

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Judge orders Louisiana parish to release secrecy deals related to industrial projects

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South Louisiana is doomed? Don't tell that to the startups trying to save it.

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State funding for new LSU arena? 'Not off the table,' says economic development agency.

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Why would Elon Musk want to launch SpaceX rockets in Louisiana? The answer lies on its coast.

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Louisiana legislators sink new attempts to allow communities to limit carbon capture

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See which pizza restaurant is opening a new Baton Rouge location at Burbank and Lee

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Here's how a new resale boutique from St. Vincent de Paul plans to reach a younger audience

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Baton Rouge master plan receives approval from Planning Commission. Here's what's next.

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Popular Midwest gas station is competing with Buc-ee's as it opens several Gulf Coast stores

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New Orleans personal injury attorney Morris Bart's new venture: hot sauce

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This Mississippi Coast casino is one of the luckiest in the US, new study reveals

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Final investment decision made on $9.75 billion Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish

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Louisiana casino revenue growing faster than national average, thanks to expansions

9 days ago

Even as rum market shrinks, Louisiana's only single-estate producer sees double-digit growth

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New Orleans' largest hotel is getting an $18M facelift. Here's an inside look at the changes.

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After $1 million refurbishment, Blue Bayou set to reopen under new management

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Kern Studios, famous maker of Mardi Gras floats, works year-round and worldwide

10 days ago

Local dog sitter to open pet daycare business on Coursey Boulevard

11 days ago

Louisiana medical marijuana businesses are poised for a massive tax cut. Here's why.

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Baton Rouge 2nd & Charles store is moving to a larger location. See where.

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Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: 'A place we can all call home'

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Louisiana secrecy deals for industrial projects to be examined by judge. 'Public needs to know.'

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Livingston Parish could be getting a second Chick-fil-A location. See where.

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See how this local contractor built a reputation revitalizing historic New Orleans buildings

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New chancellor named at LSUA, ex-New Orleans City Council president leads pro-Ukraine program

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