Investar Bank gets regulatory green light for national bank charter
Baton Rouge-based Investar Holding Corp.’s financial services arm, Investar Bank, had its application to convert…
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Construction started on 88-room Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel at Fremaux Park in Slidell
Construction began this week on an 88-room hotel at Fremaux Park, a mixed-use development surrounding…
Entergy warns against “mini-tender” offer
Entergy is urging shareholders not to accept an offer from a Canadian investment company that…
New Orleans gambling revenue up slightly in May
Gambling revenue in New Orleans was up 0.2% in May, making it one of only…
Louisiana adds 4,300 jobs over 12-month period through May
Louisiana’s nonfarm employment rose by 4,300 jobs for the 12 months ending in May, thanks…
Owner’s fight for Garden District ice cream parlor ends after appeals court rules for city council
An Uptown businessman’s plan to start a gourmet ice cream parlor at Louisiana Avenue and…
With the Mississippi at flood stage, Coast Guard officials eye risks to New Orleans river traffic
From the deck of a Port of New Orleans fire boat, puttering downriver along an 11-mile…
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area Business Honors for June 23, 2019
Baton Rouge area Dr. Drake Bellanger, who practices at Woman’s Hospital, earned certification by the…
Baton Rouge, New Orleans area People in Business for June 23, 2019
BATON ROUGE AREA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has promoted Leah Shackleton to…
ElDorado Resorts buys Caesars for $17.3B; company will own 6 Louisiana casinos including Harrah’s
Nevada casino operator Eldorado Resorts, which runs the Belle of Baton Rouge, is buying Caesars…
Baton Rouge HQ of petrochemical business sold to private equity for $335M
Petroleum Service Corp., a Baton Rouge-based subsidiary of Geneva, Switzerland-based SGS that sells inspection, testing…
Does Eldorado buying Harrah’s New Orleans owner Caesar’s affect casino’s big plans? No, GM says
Eldorado Resorts is buying Caesar’s Entertainment Corp., the owner of Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel and…