Baton Rouge businesses aren’t rushing back to remote working

Nearly half of responders to a national survey by the Morning Brew say that their employers are reconsidering a return to the office due to a rise in COVID numbers from the delta variant. But that does not appear to be the case in Baton Rouge. 

Elite Roofing Supply buys former Sunbelt Rentals location

Elite Roofing Supply, an Arizona-based company, bought the former Sunbelt Rentals location on Wooddale Boulevard in a $1.9 million deal Thursday.

Louisiana’s weekly initial unemployment claims post big drop

Louisiana unemployment claims last week fell by an eye-catching 28%, a sign the state's economy is finding its footing.

Catching up with pro-athlete trainer and former Forty Under 40 Kolby Tullier

Kolby Tullier, a 2005 Business Report Forty Under 40 honoree, went from training LSU and local golfers at his Definitions Fitness Center in Baton Rouge to working with PGA Tour and NFL athletes in Jupiter, Florida.

Coffee prices increasing due to supply issues

Your next cup of coffee could be a bit more expensive as some vendors have had to hike prices due to increasing costs of supplies from coffee beans to cups.

Lake After Hours replacing former Arzi’s on Government

A Lake After Hours Urgent Care will replace the former Arzi’s Restaurant space on...

The Lemoine Company merging services under name LEMOINE 

The Lemoine Company is consolidating its four core services and will now be called LEMOINE, the company announced today.

Baton Rouge hospitality and tourism questions remain

Whether hospitality and tourism in the downtown area will increase remains a question, with events scheduled to return but COVID-19 cases rising.

David Facey creates nonprofit with goal to make Baton Rouge nightlife safer

David Facey, co-owner of Dead Poet and CEO of SellSwipe, has created the Baton Rouge Nightlife Federation, a nonprofit aiming to elevate Baton Rouge’s bars and clubs and make them safer.

Wedding industry dealing with leftover pandemic demand

From venues to flower suppliers, the wedding industry is dealing with pent-up demand after a year of canceled ceremonies.