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How would a prolonged dockworkers strike impact Louisiana’s economy?
Striking members of the International Longshoremen’s Association returned to work Friday after the union reached a tentative deal with the United States Maritime Alliance.
Even...
Baton Rouge auto dealerships’ sales growth bucks national trend
Third-quarter U.S. vehicle sales fell 1.9% year over year, the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week, as high prices on new vehicles and...
Shell Chemical earns Lantern Award from LED
Shell Chemical, in Ascension Parish, brought home the 2024 Lantern Award for manufacturing excellence from Louisiana Economic Development.
Shell was one of eight companies recognized...
Here’s where Nexus Louisiana stands on filling top executive positions
Nexus Louisiana is working toward selecting a new president and CEO in January.
At its first meeting since July, the organization’s board of directors―facing key...
Todd Graves debuts on the Forbes 400 list. Here’s where he ranks
Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves makes his debut this year on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans.
Among the three ranking Louisianans, the...
Why Baton Rouge’s Gulf Valve Services is suing Baker Hughes
A longtime Baton Rouge industrial supplier is suing Baker Hughes Energy Services over an unexplained decision it says could leave it with more than...
A new downtown ‘luxury nightclub’ opens Friday
Violet, the second of two downtown “nightlife destinations” to be launched this summer by local entrepreneur David Facey and Echo Tango founder Tommy Talley,...
What our 2024 Best Places to Work in the Capital Region look like
Learn more about the 2024 Best Places to Work honorees
About the 2024 Best Places to Work
Meet the No. 1 Small Company
Meet the No. 1...
What will the next year look like for the Capital Region’s economy?
The Baton Rouge metro could gain 7,900 jobs next year and 8,300 in 2026, according to Loren Scott’s latest Louisiana Economic Forecast.
Scott expects Louisiana...
Local entrepreneurs launch nonprofit to boost small business community
A group of Baton Rouge-area entrepreneurs have launched The Alliance, a nonprofit aimed to connect small businesses with resources, relationships and coaching.
Stuart Gilly, CEO...
Who’s next? It’s time for Business Awards & Hall of Fame nominations
Get ready to celebrate the best in business.
Starting October 1, Business Report is accepting entries and nominations for the 2025 Business Awards & Hall...
Livingston Parish Airport project reaches a significant milestone
The Livingston Parish Airport project will reach an important milestone this week after a series of delays.
Delia Taylor, chair of the Livingston Parish Airport...
Louisiana energy production has a not-so-hot July
Louisiana crude oil production and natural gas production both saw year-over-year dips in July, according to newly released data from the Energy Information Administration.
Crude...
Business Lunch: The Little Village
The Little Village
Address: 447 Third Street; 14241 Airline Highway
Phone: (225) 218-6685; (225) 751-4115
Website: littlevillagebr.com
Cuisine: Italian
Owners: Kevin Kimball and Hugh Freeze
Scene: Old World Italian served...
Tin Roof Brewing Company is going up for sale
It is the end of an era at Tin Roof Brewing Company.
Owners Chris Boyce and William and Cammy McGehee announced Tuesday that they are...
LSU rises in this year’s ‘U.S. News’ college rankings but lags behind much of...
LSU tied for No. 179 in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 college rankings.
That’s five spots above where the university fell on last...
Here’s the latest on Baton Rouge’s planned film-focused charter school
Efforts to establish a new charter school with an emphasis on film and digital media in Baton Rouge are forging ahead.
That’s according to Fallon...
This area hospital has been recognized for its excellence in stroke care
Our Lady of the Lake Heart and Vascular Institute was named Baton Rouge’s first comprehensive stroke center by The Joint Commission, the hospital recently...
A Q&A with incumbent Sharon Weston Broome
Daily Report sat down with Mayor Sharon Weston Broome to discuss her mayoral campaign and her vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...
See how much EBR sales tax collections fell in July
East Baton Rouge Parish General 2% Sales and Use Tax by Holly Duchmann
