Since 1994, Business Report has showcased men and women under the age of 40 who are influencing decisions, capturing the entrepreneurial spirit and balancing bottom-line results with involvement in community and charitable activities. Who are these rising business stars?
November 17, 2009 issue
Opportunity is knocking for changes in higher education. If higher ed is to survive and flourish in Louisiana, a new commission and the Legislature must make many tough decisions and set priorities.
For most Millennials climbing the corporate ladder, their youthfulness is not an age-old problem.
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A status report of high-profile Capital Region projects that have come to a standstill during the economic downturn.
Business leaders plan high-tech, vocational charter schools that local companies say would satisfy the Capital Region’s future employment needs.
A diverse international company, Orion Instruments, makes a $5 million investment to remain in the Capital Region.
Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu would one day like to serve as governor of Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean he’s gunning for Bobby Jindal.
A growing number of developers say DOTD’s traffic-impact assessments are stifling residential and commercial development.
Claud Derbes didn’t have to contend with a Walmart Supercenter a couple of blocks away when he opened Central Drug Store at Hooper and Sullivan roads in 1998, but the independent pharmacist has managed to keep up with nearby big-box competition through some unique services.
Big government helps with small-business loans for buying real estate, buildings and related assets.
LSU System President John Lombardi is one of the few people proposing ways to cut $150 million from the state's higher education budgets. Say what you want about Lombardi, but at least he's suggesting something.
For the first time in history, women make up 50% of the American workforce, according to a study released last month.
November 17, 2009 issue
November 17, 2009 issue
November 17, 2009 issue
November 17, 2009 issue
Gov. Bobby Jindal enjoys telling audiences about how he signed legislation to make Louisiana's ethics laws the best in the nation. But the chairman of the state Board of Ethics says the reforms have convoluted matters.
Where should a revamped downtown East Baton Rouge Library be located?
