Here’s where Nexus Louisiana stands on filling top executive positions 

Nexus Louisiana is working toward selecting a new president and CEO in January.  At its first meeting since July, the organization’s board of directors―facing key vacancies in its leadership―on Wednesday addressed its longstanding search for...

Todd Graves debuts on the Forbes 400 list. Here’s where he ranks

Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves makes his debut this year on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans. Among the three ranking Louisianans, the 52-year-old restaurateur went straight to the top, coming in at...

Why Baton Rouge’s Gulf Valve Services is suing Baker Hughes

A longtime Baton Rouge industrial supplier is suing Baker Hughes Energy Services over an unexplained decision it says could leave it with more than $25 million in unsellable inventory. In a complaint filed Wednesday in...

A new downtown ‘luxury nightclub’ opens Friday

Violet, the second of two downtown “nightlife destinations” to be launched this summer by local entrepreneur David Facey and Echo Tango founder Tommy Talley, is set to open its doors Friday. Facey describes the new...

What will the next year look like for the Capital Region’s economy?

The Baton Rouge metro could gain 7,900 jobs next year and 8,300 in 2026, according to Loren Scott’s latest Louisiana Economic Forecast. Scott expects Louisiana as a whole to add almost 58,300 jobs during that...

See who purchased the former Fred’s site on Greenwell Springs Road

The former Fred’s store property on Greenwell Springs Road has changed hands for $1.5 million, according to a deal filed Monday with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Express Wholesale 1 Inc.,...

Insider Intelligence

How can businesses attract and retain young professionals?

It’s no secret that the Capital Region—and Louisiana as a whole—has struggled to attract and retain young professionals in recent years. So what can...

When moving on to the next thing, what’s the proper way to exit?

Sooner or later, you are going to change jobs. A better offer will come your way, and it’ll be the perfect next step for...

How to make in-house, remote and hybrid workers feel like one team

Over the past four years, we’ve all become familiar with the trade-offs between working in person and working virtually, notes Whitney Johnson, CEO of...

Survey Says: Do-over diaries

Ever wished for a time machine to tweak a moment in your past? We asked top executives just that: If you had one do-over,...

Who’s next? It’s time for Business Awards & Hall of Fame nominations

Get ready to celebrate the best in business. Starting October 1, Business Report is accepting entries and nominations for the 2025 Business Awards & Hall...

Learn the secrets of the top Best Places to Work in October on Strictly Business

How do you build an award-winning workplace culture? This month, Strictly Business answers that question with a panel of three executives at the helm of...

What’s on the horizon for Louisiana’s energy industry? Register for the free exclusive outlook webcast

Louisiana’s energy industry is in the midst of a fundamental transformation. The Louisiana Energy Outlook, presented by 10/12 Industry Report and Baton Rouge Business Report, will explore emerging...

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