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The Advocate - Business

A proposal to build a massive plastics plant in Louisiana faces a new court challenge

19 hours ago

Matt Bowers expands his Southern auto empire to Indiana, bets on slumping brands

19 hours ago

Baton Rouge-based charter bus company sold to Louisiana business

22 hours ago

This hotel kicked off a wave of development in downtown Baton Rouge. Now it's been sold.

1 day ago

Olive or Twist owner to open cocktail bar in the former Uncle Earl's location

20 hours ago

See how this Louisiana business became the largest outdoor advertising company in America

2 days ago

Beers, seltzers, golf simulators, more: Inside the new brewery opening on the Mississippi Coast

3 days ago

The Shaw Group to double staff at Walker facility, creating 209 jobs

3 days ago

Proposal for subdivision in Old Jefferson unanimously denied by St. George Planning Commission

4 days ago

Broussard heavy equipment company to expand into Port Allen with $850,000 land deal

4 days ago

Tank spill uphill from Louisiana Superfund site contained, company says

4 days ago

Coast Guard investigates source of oily sheen on Intracoastal

4 days ago

From Katrina to robotics: Mindy Núñez Airhart's path in steel

5 days ago

Photos: From Capitol Hill to Carnival night, Washington Mardi Gras ends in style

6 days ago

Plan for Louisiana's second-ever carbon capture well meets opposition from some residents

5 days ago

People in business: New governmental relations firm formed, port's executive director resigns

6 days ago

Baton Rouge, Lafayette murder suspects among recaptured inmates

6 days ago

Captivating Victorian home in the Garden District has pool, parking and 6 bedrooms for $1.9M

6 days ago

Photos: Louisiana leaders come together at Washington Mardi Gras to shape the state's future

7 days ago

Louisiana company that turns placentas into skin grafts pivots to 3D bioprinter business

8 days ago

Dudley DeBosier looks to expand personal injury law firm by partnering with private equity

8 days ago

This popular clothing store known for its jeans has closed its sole Baton Rouge location

8 days ago

Water shut off to Baton Rouge apartment complex after six months of unpaid bills

9 days ago

Louisiana restructured child care tax credits for businesses to help families, workers

9 days ago

Louisiana population posts small increase in 2025, but lags Southern peers in growth

10 days ago

This national retailer is closing both of its Baton Rouge stores. See who it is.

10 days ago

Lafayette-based Home Bank saw slight income drop last quarter. See the president's response.

10 days ago