Resolute litigator Lana Crump also advises her colleagues on best practices
Is AI right for a law firm?
It’s one of the many critical decisions that Lana Crump has tackled in her role as a partner...
Jodi Conachen’s ‘guiding star’? What’s best for the patient
Jodi Conachen’s childhood career goal was simple: “I wanted to matter.”
Though her aspirations changed over the years while growing up in Baton Rouge, Conachen...
Can the Florida Corridor Plan lead to a rebirth?
Following tens of millions in recent investment along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge’s redevelopment authority is in the midst of creating a master plan for...
After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script...
The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...
TRENDS: Baton Rouge office utilization rates surpass national average
Baton Rouge’s office utilization rates still hover around 60%, higher than the 50% national average, as the hybrid work model continues to impact the...
How to make unhappy customers happy
In business, excellent customer service can sometimes be all that stands between merely surviving and truly thriving. Scott Berg, president of Lee Michaels Fine...
Leverage your team’s full potential by providing flexibility
The headlines around commercial real estate are not rosy, to say the least: entire floors vacant in the heart of Manhattan and some $900...
H&E Equipment completes its acquisition of a Montana company
Baton Rouge’s H&E Equipment Services Inc. announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of Lewistown Rental, a Montana-based equipment rental business, and three...
St. George organizer Andrew Murrell talks education, taxes
Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
On Monday, the Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP issued a statement warning that...
Stay informed with the ‘Bottom Line’ video series from ‘Business Report’
In the fast-paced world of business, staying informed is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Business Report’s ‘Bottom Line’ is your premier destination for...
Here’s how H&E has repositioned itself as a pure play rental business
The focus of Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is now squarely on its fastest-growing business segment: equipment rental.
In recent years, H&E has repositioned itself...
After selling for more than $500 million, what’s next for Marucci Sports?
What started in Kurt Ainsworth’s Baton Rouge backyard has grown into a company worth hundreds of millions.
Marucci Sports solidified its position as one of...
What’s next for St. George?
Who will lead the new city of St. George? What will be the timeline for governance? How will the city provide services? When will...
St. George incorporation OK’d by Louisiana Supreme Court
The battle to incorporate the City of St. George is finally over.
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon ruled that the lower courts made...
Henry Hays: AI will disrupt your industry, so stay ahead of the curve
AI isn’t just for tech giants like Google and Microsoft. It’s here in Baton Rouge, and it’s probably going to disrupt your industry whether...
What b1Bank’s $85.7M acquisition of a Texas community bank means
Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares Inc., the holding company for b1Bank, on Thursday announced that it is acquiring Texas-based Oakwood Bancshares Inc. and its...
Crisis communications expert Ann Edelman shares strategies for companies on Strictly Business in May
Your company is experiencing a crisis. How do you manage public perception and minimize reputational damage?
Longtime crisis communications expert and award-winning campaign strategist Ann...
CVS Health opens first-of-its-kind community resource center in Baton Rouge
CVS Health announced this morning the launch of a new workforce development and community resource center in Baton Rouge that will eventually be replicated...
Here’s the latest on Baton Rouge’s massive Grön Fuels project
In November 2020, it was announced that Grön Fuels, a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy LLC, was planning to build a $9.2 billion renewable...
What is BREC’s economic impact?
BREC parks have provided $318 million in economic benefits to East Baton Rouge Parish, according to BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson.
Speaking at the Press Club...