Riding another wave

The Baton Rouge economy was finding its post-COVID footing until the delta variant—and a hurricane—struck with a vengeance.

Louisiana brewers suggest looser regulations will spark growth

Advocates for Louisiana breweries hope pending reviews of state and federal regulations lead to growth for the local craft brewing segment. 

A taxing decision

Voters will decide on two amendments in October that business interests say will have a major impact on simplifying the Louisiana tax code.

Rebuilding after storm could test building industry’s capacity

The rebuilding process following Hurricane Ida could create business opportunities for commercial builders while exacerbating preexisting challenges involving workers and building materials, says Ken Naquin, CEO of the Louisiana Association of General Contractors. 

Ida’s devastation prompts Ardoin to request election delay

Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin on Tuesday asked Gov. John Bel Edwards to...

Sourcing, staffing issues plague Baton Rouge restaurants after Ida

Hurricane Ida and its aftermath have layered new problems on top of the challenges the Baton Rouge restaurants were already facing. 

Ida creates ‘feast or famine situation’ for truckers

The aftermath of Hurricane Ida has been a boon for some companies in the trucking sector and a hindrance for others, says Renee Amar, executive director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association. 

GBR Industry Alliance reports ‘minimal damage’ from Hurricane Ida

Most Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance members suffered only “minimal damage” from Hurricane Ida, GBRIA reports today. 

Small businesses need big shop-local effort to survive

Small-business advocates always urge consumers to shop local, but it’s been particularly important during...

LABI in ‘triage mode,’ with eye toward long-term recovery

Business owners affected by Hurricane Ida right now primarily are concerned with “primal needs” such as water, ice, fuel and electricity, says Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.