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Retail spending in EBR
Retail spending in EBR rose 6.78% in January -- our strongest January since 2009. The bowling tournament arrived in February, we already have 28 film projects lined up for this year and more good things to come. Congratulations to our local businesses -- you are the backbone of our success.
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North Boulevard Town Square wins first ever People's Choice Award
First ever People's Choice Award winner at the Good Growth Awards banquet on March 8th -- Baton Rouge's new North Boulevard Town Square! Congratulations to the entire team that worked hard to create this new green space and hub of activity for our city.
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Kip helps cut the ribbon for the new home of the E.J. Ourso College of Business
LSU cuts the ribbon on the new Business Education Complex with Steve Forbes as keynote speaker. Congratulations to LSU for a great accomplishment that has been many years in the works. This facility will give students a great advantage in preparing for their careers in business!
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Baton Rouge voted #1 by Site Selection Magazine
We're #1! For the second straight year, Site Selection Magazine has given Baton Rouge a number one rating for creation and expansion of corporate facilities for cities of 200,000 to one million population. See Baton Rouge at the top of the list here.
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Kip and the Governor announce that Pixomodo will open a studio in BR
Pixomondo, international visual effects company whose work won an Oscar last Sunday night for the movie "Hugo", will open a studio here in May. They have four studios in Germany, plus London, Beijing, Shanghai, Toronto, Los Angeles and...you guessed it, Baton Rouge! 75 new jobs in digital media and a $1.2 million capital investment in our city -- another great win for our team -- Baton Rouge, the State and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Welcome to CEO Thilo Kuther and Pixomondo!
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Kip reads to children at the Mall of Louisiana
Thanks to members of our Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, which includes representatives from our area high schools who work with Kip on volunteer activities in the community. On Feb. 25th, we participated in the Read Across Louisiana program at the Mall of Louisiana with LPB and the LA Association of Educators.
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Kip attends Building Blocks at the Louisiana State Museum
Kids built their ideal city at the LA State Museum on February 25th with the help of local architects and architecture students. For information on future events like this, visit www.aibr.com!
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Kip's Celebrity Bowling Challenge to Strike Out Hunger
On February 24th, Kip bowled at the River Center to raise money for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, raising over $20,000 just in advance ticket sales! Thanks to everyone who supported that great event!
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Kip guest coaches for the Lady Tigers Pink Game against Auburn
Getting ready to be Guest Coach for the Lady Tigers Pink Game against Auburn. They do a great job of bringing awareness to breast cancer and paying tribute to survivors. Hats off to Coach Nikki Caldwell and the Lady Tigers!
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Kip visits the 2nd graders at Parkview Baptist Elementary
Second grade students at Parkview Baptist Elementary invited Kip to lunch at their school recently for meatball subs and some very interesting conversation.
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Kip visits Our Lady of the Lake College for National Nurse Anesthetist Week
OLOL has a nationally recognized Masters program in nurse anesthesia, ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the best in the nation, and an example of why we are working to brand Baton Rouge as a medical meccafor study, research and treatment.
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Kip Goes to the Krewe of Mutts Parade
Animals and friends of the animals all seemed to have a great time at the Krewe of Mutts parade yesterday, a great event downtown to get in the Mardi Gras mood. This is Belle, who is looking for a good home. Contact Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge.