Rethinking the economy – Cultivating companies seen as key to progress

Political heavyweights — including LSU, Southern University and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber — have completed a $145,000 blueprint for making Baton Rouge a region known for innovative companies.

Now comes the tough part: assembling millions of dollars and the perseverance needed to push the plan into reality. Announced Monday at LSU’s Louisiana Business & Technology Center, the plan recommends two major steps:

By GARY PERILLOUX

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