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Covington printing firm acquires Baton Rouge-based Printing Tech
Covington-based Mele Printing has acquired Printing Tech, a printing services company located off South Harrells Ferry Road.
Mele Printing approached Printing Tech about the acquisition...
‘Business Report’ publisher: Give young talent a seat at the Baton Rouge power table
At a recent power breakfast event hosted by Business Report, three speakers discussed the potential of our city and state as well as the...
Roundup: Pelican Institute / Chicken Salad Chick / Aid from Louisiana
Expansion: The Pelican Institute for Public Policy, a conservative think tank, this week announced the opening of a new office in downtown Baton Rouge,...
Last chance to nominate for ‘Business Report’ Influential Women in Business
Have a professional colleague or friend who is making a difference in the Capital Region?
Consider nominating her for Business Report's 2020 Influential Women in...
Camille Manning-Broome: Baton Rouge needs to lead in adapting to climate change risks
Baton Rouge could be a leader in the field of green infrastructure, teaching other municipalities about sustainable development and using natural resources like parks...
Baton Rouge metro jobless rate rises in December
While most metros across the nation saw their not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop in December, the Baton Rouge area was one of roughly...
New ‘nonpartisan’ insurance reform group has strong ties to Democratic Party
The leaders behind a new self-proclaimed “nonpartisan nonprofit” advocating for insurance reform—notably not the Republican-pushed tort reform bill—all have strong ties to the Democratic...
State, local collaboration increases in Louisiana against cyberattacks
Louisiana is among a handful of states recognized in a recent national report for increasing its collaboration between the state and local governments to...
Roundup: II City Plaza lease / Landmark expansion / Macy’s closings
Downtown move: Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt LLC is moving from its office in City Plaza downtown to a larger fifth-floor suite in II...
See what $14M will buy you in Baton Rouge
The 12.5-acre estate at 11001 Highland Road built in the early 2000s by Paula Pennington de la Bretonne is back on the market, and...
Child development training center to open in Prairieville
Kidstrong—a Kentucky-based training program designed to develop mental, physical and character skills in children—is coming to Prairieville, with plans to open its first Louisiana...
Chevron, BRAF entity heading to court later this year over Hilton investment
A federal judge has set a September 21 trial date in a case between Chevron TCI, a subsidiary of the petrochemical giant, and the...
It’s still happening: The Vintage eyes Q1 opening downtown
The Vintage—a New Orleans-based concept that will feature craft coffee, gourmet beignets and cocktails—is set to open in the Commerce Building downtown within the...
Roundup: US jobs report / Amtrak vote / Services sector
Gains: U.S. companies added 291,000 jobs in January, a big increase from December, but much of that strength likely reflected unusually warm weather during...
Business schools using STEM programs to lure international students
Business schools are quickly working to recruit not just new students, but new degree concentrations.
The Wall Street Journal reports business schools are racing to...
Check out Baton Rouge’s 10 most expensive home sales for 2019
For the high-end segment of the Baton Rouge residential market, 2019 was a good year, according to local real estate agents who specialize in...
How to maintain healthy habits during Mardi Gras season
With the start of the new year, most people try to stick to resolutions to improve their health, but then Mardi Gras season hits.
It...
Young professionals group rebrands as Forum 225
After more than 25 years, the Capital Region young professionals group Forum 35 has rebranded as Forum 225, with a goal of better representing...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Excedrin Migraine production halt
Migraine sufferers may have to find alternatives for Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength because the products have been discontinued until further notice. The...
St. George residents fundraise, plan farmers market while waiting for court action
More than one month into the new year, organizers of the prospective city of St. George say their efforts are basically on hold until...
