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Donaldsonville

Coverage of Donaldsonville in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 20:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 20:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Shane Guillotperson2Guillot Propertiesorganization2William Dawsonperson1Columbia Private Trustorganization1Masons of Ascension Lodge 251 F&Morganization1Cane Sugar Toffee Co.organization1Charley Robinsonperson1Homestead Realtyorganization1Ascension Parish Clerk of Courtorganization1Ascension Business Reportorganization1Hyundai steel projecttopic1River Parishes Community Collegeorganization1Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnershiporganization1U.S. Census Bureauorganization1process technology programtopic1Hyundaiorganization1Quintin Taylorperson1Donaldsonville High Schoolplace1Korean Investorsorganization1Hi Boborganization1
Recent coverage
  • BUSINESSAug 4 · 20:00 UTCBATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT
    This Donaldsonville landmark is brewing a comeback

    A historic three-story building in Donaldsonville, dating to 1895, has been sold for $265,000 and will undergo renovations. The Cane Sugar Toffee Company will expand into an adjoining space, while the Masons will retain the top floor for at least a year. Renovations on the second floor will focus on structural and utility upgrades, with plans for office or residential use pending.

  • BUSINESSJul 21 · 20:00 UTCBATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT
    A new study finds RPCC graduates earn big—and stay in Louisiana

    Graduates of River Parishes Community College's process technology program earn median wages of $134,767 within five years and 99% remain in Louisiana, outperforming engineering bachelor's degree graduates from Louisiana public universities. RPCC is expanding workforce training, including evening classes and a $30 million training center to meet industrial hiring demands.

  • BUSINESSJun 30 · 20:00 UTCBATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT
    A look at what’s reshaping Donaldsonville amid an industrial boom

    Donaldsonville's commercial real estate market has cooled slightly after a surge driven by Korean investors linked to industrial growth in Ascension Parish. New businesses like Hi Bob and Gangnam Grill are opening, and a Korean investment group recently purchased a downtown property for $2.253 million. Delays in the Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel mill permitting process temporarily slowed interest but momentum is returning.