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BR Mattress Outlets moves Jefferson store to Highland
BR Mattress Outlet is moving to a new storefront on Highland Road near the Perkins Road intersection.
Mary Bird Perkins expands research to include phase 1 clinical trials
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is now enrolling patients into phase 1 clinical trials, an expansion of its services, the center announced this morning.
Incoming Louisiana insurance commissioner selects advisory council
The state’s next insurance commissioner has formed an Insurance Advisory Council “with the goal of bringing all stakeholders to the table to aggressively tackle the insurance crisis in Louisiana.”
Port of South Louisiana delays $330 million deal to buy former Avondale shipyard
The Port of South Louisiana has delayed its proposed purchase of the former Avondale shipyard after facing tough questions last month from Bond Commission members over the terms of the $330 million deal, NOLA.com reports.
Veneeth Iyengar’s next economic development goal: Bridging the digital divide
Baton Rouge native Veneeth Iyengar leads Connect LA, the state broadband office, working to bridge the “digital divide” by 2029, if not sooner.
How much is a remote job worth?
New research from a Stanford University economist suggests that employees are willing to give up about 8% in annual pay for a job that is partially or fully remote, USA Today reports.
Inside LSU’s on-campus lounge with college-themed drinks
Stationed across from the Parade Grounds on LSU’s campus, The Lounge inside The Club at Union Square is a hidden gem open to the public. It serves LSU-themed drinks, small plates and sandwiches.
CF Industries plans $75 million in upgrades to Donaldsonville facility
CF Industries is investing $75 million into its Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex.
Need a worker retention strategy? Here are some guidelines for getting started
Worker retention has emerged as the top concern among employers in Gallagher’s National Benchmarking Survey, says Sommer Mason, a regional vice president in Baton Rouge for the global consultant.
Companies are considering stop-loss insurance for high health care costs
Health insurance costs for companies are climbing at the steepest rate in years, and it has executives looking for ways to remain competitive with job seekers while also managing the added expense, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Companies are increasingly using this tool to refinance short-term debt
Businesses short on cash are turning to so-called double-dip loans to refinance short-term debt and improve liquidity amid rising interest rates.
Many companies with floating-rate...
Dispute between BRAF affiliate, Chevron subsidiary headed back to court
Baton Rouge-based Wilbur Marvin Foundation and a subsidiary of Chevron are winding down their dispute over almost $11 million the latter argued it was...
Zeeland Street cafe by day will transform into an elevated dinner concept at night
Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephanie Phars has made style shifts to her popular Zeeland Street eatery every few years since it opened nearly three decades ago.
Billions of dollars to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells will only make...
An infusion of federal money has helped Louisiana plug nearly 500 abandoned oil and gas wells this year.
BRCC relaunches commercial driver’s license program
Baton Rouge Community College is relaunching its Commercial Driver’s License program later this month as the nation continues to grapple with a truck driver shortage.
BRAC names Ann Trappey interim CEO as national search begins
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s board has selected Ann Trappey, a local business leader and former board chair, to be the organization’s interim president and CEO.
Warehouses are turning to gig workers as they compete for labor
Logistics companies competing for workers are offering more flexibility in areas such as scheduling and choices on shifts as they vie for labor with...
Biden administration will spend $7B to build hydrogen power hubs
The Biden administration is directing $7 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to build seven regional hydrogen power hubs in 16 states, the White House announced this morning.
Highland mixed-use community, ramen shop going before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton at Magnolia Woods as well as a request to rezone...
Downtown bar owner facing eviction from two locations
The owner of the downtown Baton Rouge building that hosts Happy’s Irish Pub has filed to evict the bar, the second such action against the same bar owner in as many weeks, public records show.
