Investar buys former Mattress Firm on Jefferson, plans to build branch

Investar Bank has purchased the former Mattress Firm property at the corner of Jefferson...

Pod Pack produces its billionth unit, plans future retail expansion

Following three years of capital investments, Baton Rouge-based Pod Pack International, a company that...

Charitable giving drops in the first half of 2019

Overall revenue from charitable gifts is down 7.3% nationwide for the first six months...

Louisiana small towns depend on speeding fines to bolster budgets

Louisiana small towns are notorious for being speed traps, but a recent Governing report...

H&E Equipment Services diversifies board, appoints first female director

The H&E Equipment Services Board of Directors moved to diversify its board last Thursday,...

Longridge Apartments sell for $16M to Colorado real estate management firm

Longridge Apartments, off Sherwood Forest Boulevard, has been sold for $16 million, according to...

Mini Macarons children’s boutique opening on Perkins next week 

After watching multiple children’s boutique’s close around Baton Rouge the past few years, Sarah...

Jennifer Maggio talks transformation

Her nonprofit, Life of a Single Mom, is pursuing an aggressive growth plan: 100 new chapters nationwide.

Dear 25-year-old me: Here’s some advice.

Four successful Baton Rouge women on the advice they would give if met face-to-face with their 25-year-old selves. 

At Work with Colleen Waguespack

Entrepreneur Colleen Waguespack shares some of her tips and tricks to tackle the day.