Marketers are spending less on social media 

A bi-annual poll of U.S. marketing leaders found that social media investments have declined to their lowest level in seven years.  As the Harvard Business...

‘LaPolitics’: Tax session will be a political minefield

Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration has finally begun circulating the 10 draft bills that constitute the current version of the governor’s tax reform package. The...

LSU’s Garrett Runion on how to improve your mindset in golf

Improving your golf game isn’t just about perfecting your swing—it’s also about cultivating the right mindset. For the latest issue, Business Report got insights from...

‘LaPolitics’: Tax session will be political minefield

Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration has finally begun circulating the 10 draft bills that constitute the current version of the governor’s tax reform package. The...

Could oil prices reach $120 a barrel?

Despite weak market fundamentals, crude oil prices could go into triple digits if supplies are disrupted by conflict in the Middle East, The Wall...

The state of Louisiana’s auto insurance crisis

Louisiana's auto insurance rates―consistently among the highest in the nation―continues to be a concern for both residents and lawmakers, The Center Square reports.  Tim Temple,...

See how the Louisiana Lottery headquarters looks now

The interior renovation of the Louisiana Lottery headquarters in March transformed a dated office building into a vibrant, modern workspace. As Business Report features in...

Roundup: St. George services / Parkview Baptist School / Boeing

From the ground up: Leaders of the City of St. George announced Monday that they have partnered with the Institute for Building Technology and...

This Gonzales apartment complex sold for $38M

Ownership of a five-year-old apartment complex in Gonzales changed hands last week. Legacy (Gonzales) Owner LLC sold the Legacy at 2020 apartment complex to Delaware-registered...

Local wagyu-centric food trailer opening first brick-and-mortar

Wagyulicious, a Baton Rouge food trailer with a focus on wagyu burgers, will soon be opening its first brick-and-mortar location. The trailer got its start...

Empowering Business Success Through High-ROI Workforce Training with LSU Online & Continuing Education

Sponsored by LSU Online & Continuing Education In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies is crucial for maintaining a...

Demand for corporate retreats is growing

The new normal of hybrid and remote work is prompting companies to prioritize group travel and industry conferences as an efficient way to promote...

Roundup: Medical funding companies / EV sales / Beauty entrepreneur

A growing problem: In a House Joint Insurance Committee hearing on Friday, legislators heard testimony about an industry that is working to inflate insurance...

Stirling Properties acquires another building in this office park

Commercial real estate company Stirling Properties recently acquired its fifth United Plaza Office Park building. The company bought the IV United Plaza building through Stirling...

FUEL announces grants for clean energy entrepreneurs 

The Future Use of Energy in Louisiana partnership, launched earlier this year, announced on Monday that it would offer grants to help entrepreneurs prove...

Louisiana roofer issued cease-and-desist over alleged fraudulent activity

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued a cease-and-desist order to Zechariah “Zach” Moore and Roofing Guys, a Lafayette-based roofing contractor that serves the Capital...

Companies are starting to roll back prices after years of increases

After years of hiking prices, retailers, restaurants and other companies are now turning to discounts to win back customers who have begun closing their...

A Louisiana nonprofit is bringing a virtual dementia simulation to Baton Rouge 

This month, locals can participate in a virtual dementia simulation that provides insight into living with the chronic condition.  Louisiana nonprofit AdviseWell began offering the...

Roundup: SBA funding / JPMorgan Chase / Consumer sentiment

Running out of time: The Small Business Administration, which provides low-interest loans to millions of disaster survivors, is set to run out of funding...

Evolution of an Idea: Bocock Brothers’ LSU Collection of cigars

Bocock Brothers, a Houston-based cigar company with Baton Rouge ties, in September released an official LSU collection of cigars and cigar accessories. The company―launched by...