This Northshore company is expanding its Baton Rouge operations

A Lacombe company that provides cooling solutions for commercial facilities will expand its presence in Baton Rouge after purchasing property on Airline Highway. ChillCo Inc. purchased adjacent lots on Airline Highway near Castille Road from...

This Baton Rouge company produced the new Ronald Reagan biopic

Baton Rouge-based Alluwee Productions served as one of the executive producers on Reagan, a new Ronald Reagan biopic starring Dennis Quaid. The film, which hit theaters on Friday, chronicles Reagan’s journey from Hollywood to the...

Homebuilder purchases 40 more lots for its townhome community

Homebuilder Alvarez Construction has closed on 40 lots as part of the second filing for its Dawson Bluff townhome community near The Grove. Alvarez purchased the lots through Alvarez Construction Co. LLC for $3 million...

Here’s when Baton Rouge’s mayoral candidates will debate

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. With the Baton Rouge mayoral race in full swing, voters will soon have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying for the...

The Godfather of Growth: Charles Landry is on a relentless mission to build a better Baton Rouge

At precisely 3:44 each morning, Charles Landry rises out of bed to begin his daily ritual of reading five newspapers on his iPad. Though 70, he has little time for sleep—he’s too busy pursuing his...

A concern for employee well-being is driving H&E Rentals’ commitment to awareness and resources

Traditionally, U.S. corporate culture has prioritized professionalism and productivity over mental health and work-life balance. Since COVID-19 and the Great Resignation in 2021, the standard is shifting. Mental health is now a central topic...

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,...

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...

Brad Barber shares H&E’s approach to executive and employee mental health in the September episode of Strictly Business

Mental health is linked to business outcomes, such as productivity, absenteeism, and employee retention, prompting a growing number of businesses to invest in mental...

Get tickets for the 2024 Louisiana Business Symposium Top 100 Private Companies celebration

Join Business Report in honoring the 2024 Top 100 Private Companies in the Capital Region. The Louisiana Business Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1, at...

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