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The latest "BR by the Numbers" report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber highlights significant growth in the region's population and job sectors. Jake Polansky joins the show to discuss the quarterly dashboard, which now provides a more comprehensive view of trends compared to the previous monthly reports. Key sectors showing job growth include healthcare, construction, and leisure and hospitality.Healthcare has added 2,400 jobs over the past year, with notable projects like Baton Rouge General's new hospital in Livingston Parish and growth in Ascension Parish. The construction sector is also thriving, with increased employment in specialty trade contractors such as welders, plumbers, and pipe fitters. This growth is supported by upcoming projects, including Exxon's $100 million expansion and the transformative Hyundai Steel project, which will create thousands of construction jobs and 1,300 full-time positions by 2029.
Leisure and hospitality jobs have grown by 4% over the last year, with further growth expected due to events like the bowling tournament at the River Center. The downtown area is poised for revitalization with new attractions and developments, including the reopening of the Belle casino and hotel.Infrastructure development is crucial to support the influx of workers and residents. The Hyundai Steel project, for example, will require significant upgrades to roads and bridges to accommodate increased traffic.
Housing supply must also be expanded to prevent price hikes due to higher demand.The report notes a healthy job market with low unemployment and rising wages, which have increased by 25% in the past year. Baton Rouge's population has surpassed 880,000, attracting people from smaller cities across Louisiana and even New Orleans. This migration trend underscores Baton Rouge's role as a hub of economic opportunity in the region.
Leisure and hospitality jobs have grown by 4% over the last year, with further growth expected due to events like the bowling tournament at the River Center. The downtown area is poised for revitalization with new attractions and developments, including the reopening of the Belle casino and hotel.Infrastructure development is crucial to support the influx of workers and residents. The Hyundai Steel project, for example, will require significant upgrades to roads and bridges to accommodate increased traffic.
Housing supply must also be expanded to prevent price hikes due to higher demand.The report notes a healthy job market with low unemployment and rising wages, which have increased by 25% in the past year. Baton Rouge's population has surpassed 880,000, attracting people from smaller cities across Louisiana and even New Orleans. This migration trend underscores Baton Rouge's role as a hub of economic opportunity in the region.
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By Brian HaldaneThe latest "BR by the Numbers" report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber highlights significant growth in the region's population and job sectors. Jake Polansky joins the show to discuss the quarterly dashboard, which now provides a more comprehensive view of trends compared to the previous monthly reports. Key sectors showing job growth include healthcare, construction, and leisure and hospitality.Healthcare has added 2,400 jobs over the past year, with notable projects like Baton Rouge General's new hospital in Livingston Parish and growth in Ascension Parish. The construction sector is also thriving, with increased employment in specialty trade contractors such as welders, plumbers, and pipe fitters. This growth is supported by upcoming projects, including Exxon's $100 million expansion and the transformative Hyundai Steel project, which will create thousands of construction jobs and 1,300 full-time positions by 2029.
Leisure and hospitality jobs have grown by 4% over the last year, with further growth expected due to events like the bowling tournament at the River Center. The downtown area is poised for revitalization with new attractions and developments, including the reopening of the Belle casino and hotel.Infrastructure development is crucial to support the influx of workers and residents. The Hyundai Steel project, for example, will require significant upgrades to roads and bridges to accommodate increased traffic.
Housing supply must also be expanded to prevent price hikes due to higher demand.The report notes a healthy job market with low unemployment and rising wages, which have increased by 25% in the past year. Baton Rouge's population has surpassed 880,000, attracting people from smaller cities across Louisiana and even New Orleans. This migration trend underscores Baton Rouge's role as a hub of economic opportunity in the region.
Leisure and hospitality jobs have grown by 4% over the last year, with further growth expected due to events like the bowling tournament at the River Center. The downtown area is poised for revitalization with new attractions and developments, including the reopening of the Belle casino and hotel.Infrastructure development is crucial to support the influx of workers and residents. The Hyundai Steel project, for example, will require significant upgrades to roads and bridges to accommodate increased traffic.
Housing supply must also be expanded to prevent price hikes due to higher demand.The report notes a healthy job market with low unemployment and rising wages, which have increased by 25% in the past year. Baton Rouge's population has surpassed 880,000, attracting people from smaller cities across Louisiana and even New Orleans. This migration trend underscores Baton Rouge's role as a hub of economic opportunity in the region.