Penny is the Chief Content Officer for Melara Enterprises and Executive Editor of Baton Rouge Business Report. She has a passion for journalism that makes a difference, epic photography, engaging graphic design and platforms that provide new opportunities for storytelling. She is a national award-winning writer and editor with over three decades of experience in metro markets, including Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas and Baton Rouge. She manages the editorial team for Melara Enterprises that produces 225, inRegister, 10/12 Industry Report and Baton Rouge Business Report.

FOCUS-Page 50/Small businesses and the credit crunch

There's a clear correlation between a small business owner's ability to hire and his...

INBOX

ALBEMARLE'S EXIT STRATEGY I wouldn't be surprised if it boils down to talent ("Holden to...

COMPANY NEWS

1000 FEET The Burden Museum and Gardens—a 440-acre rural patch in the midst of one...

FLASHBACK/The Year: 2013

Less than two years ago, the Water Campus was little more than a concept...

Angelle led overall early campaign spending; Dardenne’s expenses centered on consultants  

As the Republican candidate with the least statewide name recognition, Scott Angelle’s early campaign...

2015 Top 100 private companies in the Capital Region

Which private company in the Capital Region made the highest revenues in 2014? Which...

TOP 100: Who almost made the list of the Capital Region’s top private companies? Here are the 15 that came closest.

No. 101 CMA Technology Solutions 8180 YMCA Plaza Drive Business: computer technology solutions, hardware/software, cloud service and...

TOP 100: Meet the five companies new to the Top 100 club

Dream Motor Group Revenue: $272,500,000 | Rank: No. 20 Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge now has a...

Do you have what it takes? 10 signs you know you’re an entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurs are a different bunch. Willing to stare down the threat of failure and...

TOP 100-Made in Louisiana/Made in Louisiana

Manufacturers in Louisiana are well represented on the Top 100 private companies list. The...