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Here’s a snapshot of how the commercial real estate market fared in September
Overall, commercial sales transactions and deal velocity in East Baton Rouge Parish were down a tick last month, according to Elifin Realty’s latest data.
Sales...
How a Florida neighborhood kept the lights on during Hurricane Milton
While more than 3 million people in Florida lost power in the wake of Hurricane Milton, residents living in a recently built neighborhood in...
Spanish Town’s Belli will close at the end of the month
Roughly 10 months after announcing it would stay open, the owners of Spanish Town market and cafe Belli have announced it will close at...
Roundup: LSU board / Young philanthropists / Texas refinery leak
Changes adopted: The LSU Board of Supervisors quietly adopted changes Thursday to its bylaws that would allow its chair to appoint someone to all...
These are the books Capital Region executives are reading to stay ahead
Amid a relentless whirlwind of board meetings, strategic pivots, and market analyses, the most impactful revelations often come not from a quarterly report but...
Here’s the latest indication that inflation has cooled
U.S. wholesale prices were unchanged last month in another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s...
‘LaPolitics’: State ethics program remains in flux
Kathleen Allen, who has worked for the Ethics Administration since 1997, spending the last 15 years as administrator, general counsel and generally the face...
Why banks still face questions despite Fed’s cutting of interest rates
When the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate last month, it marked a turning point in the economy and communicated its intention to cut...
Where the broad-based public safety initiative SafeBR currently stands
Late in 2021, as Baton Rouge staggered toward a second consecutive record number of homicides, several members of the business community gathered together, hoping...
Roundup: Tax commission revisions / SBA disaster fund / Dockworkers
Replacement costs: The Louisiana Tax Commission has introduced a series of key updates to “cost new” values, which play a crucial role in determining...
Average US 30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.32%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on homebuyers facing sky-high prices and a...
The negative long-term impact of layoffs on companies
While layoffs may be an easy route to a more agile and responsive company operation, the Harvard Business Review warns that the long-term impacts...
Aging in Place: EBR Council on Aging is Providing a More Vibrant Future for...
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Sponsored by East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging
As our community’s population ages, the need for robust support systems becomes increasingly vital. The East...
This Denham Springs eatery is going out of business
The co-branded franchises Roll On In and Buzzed Bull Creamery has closed its doors in Denham Springs.
The family-operated Asian fusion franchise and liquid nitrogen...
How Louisiana’s medical marijuana and hemp sectors are adapting
The medical marijuana and hemp industries in Louisiana continue to evolve, even as they must navigate ever-changing laws governing how such products are produced...
The state’s tax burden will be redistributed in Gov. Landry’s plan
While the chief proponent of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to reform Louisiana’s tax structure is promoting what he says are some of its more...
Here’s what Hurricane Helene has done to jobless benefits
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to their highest level in a year, which analysts are blaming on last...
Roundup: Carbon capture / Music software launch / Social security
Next steps: Exxon Mobil said Thursday it has acquired state leases for over 271,000 acres in Texas state waters for an offshore carbon dioxide...
Is U.S. inflation finally under control?
U.S. inflation dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of...
These AI tools can help with filing your taxes
As people with tax filing extensions prepare for the Internal Revenue Service’s Oct. 15 deadline next week, and others begin to think about next...
