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A judge has blocked the ethics board from naming a new administrator
A Baton Rouge judge has temporarily prevented the Louisiana Board of Ethics from moving forward with replacing its top employee in response to a...
Another Baton Rouge company is suing over trademark infringement
Baton Rouge-based Quality Court Industries LLC is suing Texas-based TBK Partners LLC for trademark infringement.
QCI specializes in the construction of basketball, pickleball and tennis...
Roundup: Tax reform / Oxbow Rum / Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
On to the Senate: On Tuesday afternoon, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 1 in a vote of 87-12 to provide a flat...
‘LaPolitics’: Senate is playing a session waiting game
As he gave the opening speech last week for a special session called mainly to overhaul Louisiana’s tax code, Gov. Jeff Landry didn’t wait...
State lawmakers are tackling how to limit spending
State lawmakers advanced key legislation Monday connected to Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax overhaul that would establish a new state spending limit, Louisiana Illuminator...
Roundup: Business optimism / BREC’s Frenchtown / Online groceries
Slight bump: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 2.2 points in October to 93.7. This is the 34th consecutive month below the...
How will the EPA’s new ‘methane fee’ impact the oil and gas industry?
Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels...
How’s your elevator pitch working for you? Kish Consulting helps clients strengthen their ‘aha...
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What’s your elevator pitch, and how’s it working for you?
Well-crafted pitches are the mainstay of every business and personal branding toolbox....
How to retire without regrets
Retiring can be a huge—and wrenching—transition for those who have worked for decades to establish a meaningful professional identity over the course of their...
The key economic data you should be paying attention to this week
U.S. inflation and retail sales numbers will highlight this week’s economic data as investors continue to digest the implications of Donald Trump’s victory in...
Roundup: Southwest Airlines / Phelps Dunbar / Advice from Howard Schultz
Labor costs: Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities and at its headquarters as...
The latest on the special session to overhaul the state’s tax structure
Lawmakers introduced 31 bills last week to kick off Louisiana’s special legislative session, called by Gov. Jeff Landry to overhaul the state’s tax code...
These two Bluebonnet retail properties just sold for a combined $5.2M
A Chicago-based real estate brokerage and property investment company has purchased two retail strip properties in the Bluebonnet Parc Shopping Center near the Mall...
How a local painting company found its niche
The painting business has become more competitive over the last decade, and to stay competitive, it takes strong client relationships, says Prestigious Painting owner...
Elevating IT services: How Gulf South Technology Solutions goes beyond the basics
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When it comes to managed IT services, many businesses settle for a one-size-fits-all approach that falls short of their...
Why veterans face tougher challenges in launching startups
Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a...
Roundup: John Fleming / Grace Hebert Curtis / Cigna and Humana
Joining Trump’s team?: Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming said President-elect Donald Trump's team has contacted him about a possible appointment in the administration. In a...
How the state’s corporate tax cut plan could hurt small businesses
As the House Ways and Means Committee heard testimony last week on Gov. Jeff Landry's proposal to reduce the corporate income tax rate and...
Reform proposals won’t change Louisiana’s most lucrative tax break
While many of the state’s tax breaks face the ax as Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform proposal swaps them for lower income tax rates,...
LSU tiger provider has a history mistreatment citations―and animal escapes
After months of brainstorming, Gov. Jeff Landry and other supporters have found a live tiger to attend this Saturday’s LSU-Alabama game. But officials are...
