Stephanie Riegel is the editor of Business Report.

Downtown library structural problem ultimately cost $3.6M 

When the Metro Council meets virtually Wednesday, among the items on its agenda will...

State not looking at layoffs or massive cuts, yet

The coronavirus crisis and economic shutdown of the past month have put many states...

St. George to appeal ruling allowing Broome, Cole to sue 

An attorney representing the organizers of St. George has notified 19th Judicial District Court...

Local bankers offer perspective on PPP process

If you’re one of the small businesses or sole proprietors that didn’t get your...

Governor begins laying plans to reopen Louisiana economy

The state’s hospitals and clinics could reopen for routine care and non-COVID-19 related treatment...

Baton Rouge advocate for Stanford Group victims wins in arbitration hearing

A small group of Stanford Group victims has won a legal battle against Pershing,...

The hazy future of hospitality in Baton Rouge 

Like restaurants, retail and commercial real estate, Baton Rouge’s hospitality industry took a swift...

Additional PPP guidance creates more confusion for partnerships, sole proprietorships

A new set of guidelines released Tuesday by the federal government was intended to...

City, state budgets bracing for hit from coronavirus crisis

More than 2,400 U.S. cities, large and small, anticipate major budget shortfalls this year...

US Chamber to award grants to eligible small businesses in economically distressed areas

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a grant-making initiative today designed to help...