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Roundup: Airport grants / Bead recycling / ‘American Idol’
Funding: Nineteen small Louisiana airports from Minden to Morehouse and Acadiana to Houma have secured federal grants totaling more than $11 million for everything...
Startups look to stand out with sustainable packaging
It’s no longer just about what’s in the package, but the packaging itself.Â
The Wall Street Journal reports this week that more companies are looking...
Frustration mounts over Louisiana Medicaid contract dispute
Louisiana lawmakers are growing frustrated with an ongoing dispute over $21 billion in state Medicaid contracts, with a crucial decision on the deals expected...
Fresh Junkie brand expands with new podcast, blog and Facebook site
What do you do in your spare time when you already own two health food restaurants, produce more than a dozen road races throughout...
Zoning change sought for S. Acadian propertyÂ
Beau Box Commercial Real Estate is applying for a rezoning classification for a property at 2070 S. Acadian Thruway owned by Troy Hebert.Â
The vacant...
Proposed subdivision, near Highland and Bluebonnet, goes before Planning Commission
A developer who wants to create a subdivision on 12 acres near the intersection of Highland Road and Knox Hill Drive will bring his...
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Find out by registering for Business Report’s 2020 Best Places to Work....
Roundup: Steady gas prices / Glass revival / New river cruise shipÂ
Price check: The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline remained steady at $2.53 per gallon over the past two weeks. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg...
Analysis: New alliance emerges between Louisiana House, Senate leadersÂ
Beyond the dozens of new faces shaking up the Louisiana Legislature, an unusual spirit of collaboration between the new House speaker and Senate president...
Louisiana’s budget process earns mixed report card from national groupÂ
A new nationwide report card scoring states’ budget processes gives Louisiana a mixed bag of reviews.
The Volcker Alliance, a nonprofit group established by former...
Corps not planning to open spillways this year
While officials are monitoring flood conditions along the Mississippi River, the water levels are not expected to rival last year’s record-setting flood fight.
As the...
Sen. Rick Ward to propose constitutional amendment for road, bridge projects
As the upcoming legislative session grows near, Capital Region lawmakers are increasingly focused on finding ways to fund badly needed road, highway and bridge...
Workforce Tip of the Week, sponsored by Spectrum Employee Services: New W-4 has you...
The 2020 W-4 form has arrived and with it, comes a lot of questions from employees. Here are some of the most glaring changes:
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Investment Tip of the Week, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisor Tony Boagni: Save, sell...
We invest money today so we have money tomorrow. When a situation arises that creates the immediate need for our access to money, where...
Tips to improve the workday, productivity
A new book out this month is offering up nine ways to bring satisfaction back to the workplace and alleviate excess stress.Â
In a short...
Following the holidays, Mall of Louisiana loses several tenants
After the holiday shopping rush, the Mall of Louisiana has lost several tenants, with more expected to leave within the next few months.
Near the...
State board approves significant change to ITEP rules
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry approved a significant change to the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program that will allow a manufacturer to...
ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this weekÂ
Key news you might have missed:Â
• The former Macy’s department store at Cortana Mall has sold to a mystery buyer Â
• John Engquist and Charles...
Roundup: Architect awards / Spanish Town towing / Downtown libraryÂ
Honors: The American Institute of Architects today announced it has selected Baton Rouge architect Steve Maher, co-founder of Ritter Maher Architects, to be a...
Study: Mixed passions can be a detriment to entrepreneurial teams
Research has shown entrepreneurial passion leads to success. But now, there are new questions about whether the passion equals success equation still applies to...
