Julio Melara

Julio Melara: NOW is the time

There’s a lot happening in Baton Rouge right now. In our September edition of Business...

Two Cents: A reinvigorated BREC has earned a ‘YES’ vote on June 27

East Baton Rouge Parish voters will see BREC on the June 27 ballot, and...

Two Cents: A vote for the library is a vote for our future

There are moments when a community must answer a fundamental question: Do we believe...

Two Cents: It’s time to eliminate waste in our park system and invest in what works

Every organization, be it a business, nonprofit or public agency, eventually faces a critical...

Julio Melara: The confidence tax we can’t afford

One of the most important moves a new mayor can make is rarely the...

Julio Melara: What Columbus got right—and why Baton Rouge should pay attention

If you want to see what happens when leadership gets aligned and plays the...

Julio Melara: Stop being afraid of greatness

There’s a quiet momentum building in Baton Rouge—and it’s time we lean into it,...

From the Publisher: Now is the time to THINK BIG

Baton Rouge: It’s time to wake up, look in the mirror, and ask, “Why...

From the Publisher: Philanthropy reimagined

As the holidays roll in, we’re all reminded of the importance of giving back....

From the Publisher: Trailblazing entrepreneurs

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword. By definition, it is designed to create significant improvements...