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As Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District picks its new Executive Director, now is a good time to take stock of the neighborhood’s growth
Andrew Fitzgerald
New scores shed light on which Capital Region districts and schools are performing well, while also highlighting some areas of concern.
Jake Polansky, MPA
Staying downtown can be expensive, but many travelers don't mind paying the extra cost. What does this mean for the city-parish?
Jake Polansky, MPA
Greenville has earned a reputation as a great place to live, work, and play. What will Baton Rouge's leaders learn from this superstar mid-sized metro?
Jake Polansky, MPA
The share of workers who worked primarily from home increased steadily in Baton Rouge during the 2010s, rising from 2.5% of all workers in 2011 to 3.5…
Jake Polansky, MPA
While some of the fastest-growing occupations in Capital Region parishes may come as a surprise, they reflect the unique local economies that make up…
Jake Polansky, MPA
We zoom in this week to look at counties and parishes that are supplying talent to the Baton Rouge Area, as well as taking talent from the Capital…
Jake Polansky, MPA
The US saw 2% growth in nursing jobs over the last three years. At a time when demand for healthcare workers is high across the country, how did Baton…
Jake Polansky, MPA
Why economic inclusivity benefits the whole community, and where we currently stand
Jake Polansky, MPA
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As BRAC and its strategic partners work to attract and retain young talent for the Capital Region, let’s take a look at how the region has fared over…
Jake Polansky, MPA
In this piece we look at data that may explain some of the    factors behind the contraction of Baton Rouge's labor force    over the past two years.
Jake Polansky, MPA
The Capital Region has more residents employed than ever before, but we’re about 12,000 non-farm jobs below our all-time high. Wait, what?
Andrew Fitzgerald
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