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Bernhard Capital’s Jeff Koonce talks business growth and investment in the November episode of...
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs in Louisiana Given the current economic climate, what strategies might CEOs and executives consider prioritizing...
Louisiana, Amtrak sign agreement for passenger rail between Baton Rouge, New Orleans
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Amtrak Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gardner joined other officials to sign a service development agreement that will advance the return of intercity passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Proman, Mitsubishi propose world-scale clean ammonia plant in Lake Charles
Switzerland-based Proman has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. to explore building a world-scale ultra low-carbon ammonia facility in Lake Charles, reports Chemical Engineering magazine.
Does anyone trust TikTok for career advice? What one survey found
About one-third of Gen Zers have made important career decisions based on advice from TikTok, a new survey from ResumeBuilder.com finds.
Metro Council to take up new housing development, I-10 widening
The Metro Council will consider approving tax breaks to support the renovation of a series of single-family homes in Mid City.
A first look at the updated JED’s Local before it reopens next month
After closing for three months to renovate the restaurant, Jed’s Local is coming back in November with a fresh look and updated menu.
Koura proposes $800M investment for EV battery material projects in St. Gabriel
Chemical manufacturer Orbia is exploring two expansion projects in Iberville Parish for its fluorinated solutions business, Koura, Louisiana Economic Development announced today.
September was a record month for mobile sports betting in Louisiana
Mobile sports betting in Louisiana set a revenue record in September, translating into $4.7 million in taxes for the state.
LSU Dairy Store set to move from its longtime location
After nearly 70 years at its current site, the LSU AgCenter Dairy Store is getting ready to move.
LSU’s longtime Foodii director retiring
The longtime director of LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute, or Foodii, is retiring with plans to move to North Carolina.
Controversial lending rule heading to the US House
The U.S. Senate voted this week to scrap a rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requiring certain financial institutions to compile data points...
Southern University is landing millions more in research funding
Southern University’s faculty were awarded about $45 million in research funding last fiscal year, up from about $28 million the previous year and $21 million the year before that, university officials report.
Food trucks are dishing up some of the most interesting meals in town
When Joel Griffin moved from his native Connecticut to Louisiana to attend college in New Orleans, he missed the lobster rolls the most.
LSU mechanical engineers are working on a safer football helmet
How can helmets provide even more protection for football players? That’s the challenge a team of LSU mechanical engineering researchers is tackling.
It’s time to make nominations for the 2024 Business Awards & Hall of Fame
Beginning Oct. 3, Business Report is accepting entries or nominations for its 2024 Business Awards & Hall of Fame. We’re looking for successful entrepreneurs,...
Honeywell, CF Industries seek tax breaks for major Capital Region investments
Honeywell International has applied for about $7.3 million in sales tax and payroll rebates tied to a $343 million expansion of its Geismar facility that is expected to support at least 30 new permanent jobs.
b1 Foundation set to open small business center to aid economic development
The b1 Foundation’s Gov. Buddy Roemer Small Business Center will open for business on Wednesday, offering services to help boost economic development.
LSU AgCenter, John Deere team up on AI-aided sugarcane project
The John Deere Company is working with the LSU AgCenter to use artificial intelligence to better predict sugarcane breeding and harvest yields.
How to combat a workplace culture of ‘false urgency’
Feeling like your office is stuck in never-ending urgent mode, with never enough time or space to flourish in the creative and deep work you love?
See which company sits atop this year’s LSU 100 list
For the second year in a row, Dallas-based Tap Innovations once again tops the list of the fastest-growing companies owned or led by LSU alumni.
