Sheridan White

As news editor for Daily Report at Baton Rouge Business Report, Sheridan White covers Louisiana politics and workforce development, examining the policies, leaders and emerging issues shaping the state’s business community.Through timely reporting and thoughtful analysis, Sheridan helps readers better understand the forces influencing the state’s business, political and economic landscape.

This Ascension financial advisor warns against complacency in rising markets

A rising market can make risk easy to forget. Michael Bonfanti says that is...

Atlantic Bay Mortgage makes Louisiana debut in Baton Rouge

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group is expanding into Louisiana with the opening of a branch...

From horse shows to headliners: Inside Lamar-Dixon’s second act

Before 2016, the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center hosted about 65 events a year, many of...

Where LSU ranks on US News’ Best Colleges list for 2027

LSU tied for No. 202 in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best...

Louisiana sees economic gains from research commercialization

Louisiana universities and nonprofit research institutions reported 152 startups initiated and 64 products commercialized...

From horse shows to headliners: Inside Lamar-Dixon’s second act

Before 2016, the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center hosted about 65 events a year, many of...

Five questions for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge’s next leader

With Executive Director Jay Hardman set to retire after 26 years with the Port...

Measure what matters: Melissa Willis challenges Ascension businesses to rethink KPIs

Melissa Willis used the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce’s August Small Business Network Event...

Louisiana tries to connect the dots on workforce development

The 2026 Louisiana legislative session brought a renewed focus on workforce development, with lawmakers...

Measure what matters: Melissa Willis challenges Ascension businesses to rethink KPIs

Melissa Willis used the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce’s August Small Business Network Event...