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The great grift: COVID-19 aid thieves spent lavishly on cars, houses, islands
A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a two-acre uninhabited patch of paradise about a mile...
How contractors are navigating uncertain economic conditions
An industrial contractor’s ability to maintain a healthy profit margin can be tenuous, at best, in an age of fluctuating material prices, rising wages and escalating interest rates.
With a $600K federal grant, LSU researching psychological aspects of cybersecurity
LSU is working with DARPA—the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency—on a $600,000 cybersecurity research project designed to protect the lives of American soldiers.
Psychology sophomore...
US Supreme Court declines to block trial for Louisiana coastal erosion case
A trial over alleged damage to the coast by oil companies in Cameron Parish will proceed as scheduled on Nov. 27 after the U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to block it.
How could Gov. Edwards’ paid family leave policy affect the private sector?
The new policy could indirectly affect the private sector. State government now has a new tool to compete for workers, and when a major, high-profile employer enacts such a policy, other businesses may consider following suit.
Planning Commission set to vote on FuturEBR update on Monday
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission will vote on a revision to the city-parish’s comprehensive master plan, FuturEBR, on Monday.
Why this year hasn’t been great for venture capital funding
October was a particularly bad month in a year that continues to be bad for venture capital funding, slumping 24% from its position from...
With additions like Zara, Mall of Louisiana returns to pre-pandemic traffic
Fast-fashion chain Zara has opened its first Baton Rouge location in the Mall of Louisiana―a sign of the shopping center’s continued health post-pandemic, mall executives contend.
This Baton Rouge chef is upgrading menus all around town
In mid October, former Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine chef David Dickensauge announced his role as executive chef at Beloved, the elevated soul food dinner concept...
How a group of ‘litter warriors’ is working to improve Baton Rouge’s economic future...
Firearms. Bags of ammunition. Hundreds upon hundreds of used needles.
These are just a few of the more concerning items that have been recovered from...
Across Louisiana, companies are investing in the energy transition
For some companies, sustainability is no longer simply a buzzword intended to pacify the masses. They’re proactively investing real dollars in real projects to...
The actors’ strike is over. What now?
A new deal ending the Hollywood actors’ strike is being celebrated in Baton Rouge.
Capital Region adds 4,900 jobs to hit all-time high
The Baton Rouge metro area added about 4,900 jobs in September while posting a 13,300 job increase year over year, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.
Baton Rouge organizations backing Congressional passage of tax policies
Several Baton Rouge organizations have signed a letter by the National Association of Manufacturers asking leaders in Congress to pass three tax provisions that impact manufacturing and business.
Baton Rouge Zydeco draw solid crowds in first few games
While the Baton Rouge Zydeco―the city’s new professional hockey team―is off to a slow start record-wise, dropping the first four games, early attendance is ahead of the pace needed to make the team a business success.
Where to order premade Thanksgiving dishes in Baton Rouge
Is turkey the real star of Thanksgiving dinner? Sure, some loyalists wait all year for the perfect bird. But, to some, a mountain of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and classic stuffing make the meal.
How to get better at thinking strategically
A common piece of developmental feedback for employees and managers alike is the need to move from tactical to strategic thinking. But what does that look like?
Women are on the rise in America’s highest-paying occupations
The playing field has begun to even out for women in the 10 highest paying occupations in America, a new Pew Research Center study finds.
Why companies aren’t exactly thrilled with the change in turnover
After years of employees leaving their jobs in droves, turnover has sharply declined in 2023, throwing managers and executives for a loop, Inc. reports.
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Bernhard Capital-backed Grace Hebert Curtis acquires Texas architectural firm
Bernhard Capital-backed Grace Hebert Curtis Architects announced today it has acquired Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford, one of the largest architecture firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
