How companies can ‘stay ahead of the game’ to avoid hacks like MOVEit

The recent cyberattack on MOVEit servers that resulted in some 6 million records at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles being compromised should prompt local businesses to invest in more robust cybersecurity measures, experts in the field say.

Baton Rouge firm selected to deactivate former nuclear testing site at Los Alamos

The Department of Energy has selected Baton Rouge-based professional solutions firm Aptim to deactivate, decommission and remove the Ion Beam Facility, a former nuclear testing site within the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. 

How to craft an effective pitch to win over investors 

One of the most crucial moments in a startup’s life is convincing investors of its worth. Whether an idea is in its earliest stages or in need of that extra push, a solid pitch that connects with investors can elevate a startup to the next level. 

Baton Rouge steps onto the global stage for its carbon capture expertise 

Baton Rouge is emerging as a key hub for research and deployment of carbon...

This bill might give small businesses a broadband boost 

Louisiana’s U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen this week authored a bill to improve access to high-speed internet in rural areas nationwide through the Small Business Administration. 

More than four in 10 workers don’t use all of their paid time off

Around 46% of U.S. workers who receive paid time off don’t use all of it, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

Capital Region manufacturing sector sees record high job numbers

Baton Rouge’s manufacturing industry saw a record high 30,900 jobs in June, according to the latest numbers from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s monthly dashboard that breaks down the Capital Region’s economic growth. 

Perkins Rowe fuller than it has been in a long time, marketing manager says

Perkins Rowe is aiming to solidify itself as a lifestyle center—home to more than just shops and restaurants—as its leasing activity increases following a lull during the pandemic. 

A liquor license for the former Capitol Grocery? It’s controversial

Spanish Town’s Belli, formerly Capital Grocery, has faced pushback in the neighborhood over planned changes by its new owner, particularly a decision to pursue a liquor license. 

Kenny Nguyen looks to ‘keep momentum going’ with entrepreneurship series

When ThreeSixtyEight co-founder and CEO Kenny Nguyen relaunched his Assembly Required entrepreneurship series after more than three years without an event, he personified one of his most important lessons about entrepreneurship: “Keep momentum going.”