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American confidence in higher education at all-time low
National confidence in higher education dropped to 36% this year, compared to previous readings of 57% and 48% in 2015 and 2018, respectively, a...
Diane Allen and Associates transfers ownership and changes its name
Baton Rouge-based advertising firm Diane Allen and Associates announced Friday that ownership of the company has transferred from founders Diane Allen and Al McDuff to Nancy Steiner and Donny Charbonnet and the firm will now be called DAA Media + Marketing.
Planning Commission to receive update on FuturEBR next month
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission is adding an extra meeting to its calendar next month to hear a status report on its planned five-year update to the city-parish’s comprehensive master plan, FuturEBR.
A typical Louisiana worker earns 14% less than the national average
The average salary in Louisiana is $50,940, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from Forbes.
That’s just over 14% lower...
Whitney Johnson: Feedback is necessary for continued growth
When was the last time you received feedback? What did you do?
In her recent advice column, Disruption Advisors CEO Whitney Johnson recommends asking those...
More than $187M in ITEP applications approved by state board
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry approved more than $187 million worth of industrial tax exemptions on Friday in its first meeting since...
Curate Conference will celebrate women in Baton Rouge business
Local creative agency owner Victoria Armstrong will host the second Curate Conference this October as a celebration of women in business across all Baton...
Your job posting might be scaring away qualified applicants
If you have a position you need to fill in your business, you might think you know precisely what you’re looking for. But if your job advertisement is really specific, you might be scaring off potential candidates.
Up-and-coming local men’s clothing brand brings punchy apparel to Mid City
Baton Rouge-based menswear brand Jack Duncan is all about the little things—tiny, jewel-colored koi fish swimming across a bubble-patterned button-down.
Energy sector gets left behind as Wall Street exits bear market
Falling crude oil prices and lingering worries about the global economy have been sapping power from energy stocks throughout 2023.
What the actors’ strike means for the Baton Rouge film industry
Following a month of negotiations over pay, the union representing more than 160,000 actors, models and performers is officially set to strike.
Appeals court rules against St. George incorporation
A state appeals court has affirmed the trial court’s decision that the St. George incorporation effort did not fully comply with state law.
Mondays take center stage in the battle over hybrid work
Bosses are making a push to get workers into the office specifically on Mondays as a way to kick-start the workweek and boost productivity,...
Reviving iconic Baton Rouge brand names is a hot trend
Three years ago, Ty and Allyson Hingle’s son let them know he wanted to attend LSU. That inspired some reminiscing about their college days, including their time at a certain bar near campus popular with fraternities and sororities that closed under tragic circumstances in 1997.
Budding U.S. offshore wind industry facing rough seas
Just as the U.S. is plunging into the deep end of offshore wind energy development, the nascent domestic industry is facing major supply chain...
East Baton Rouge saw highest new business growth in Louisiana last year
Though down from the last two years, East Baton Rouge Parish saw the most new business applications in the state last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Syngenta, ExxonMobil, Capitol City Produce among local players seeking tax breaks
Syngenta Crop Protection’s nearly $52 million investment in Iberville Parish is among the Capital Region-based highlights on Friday’s state Board of Commerce and Industry agenda.
How LSU contributes to economic prosperity
Robert Twilley, vice president for research and economic development, wants to boost LSU's economic impact in Louisiana and the Capital Region.
See what will replace Freezing Cow in Bluebonnet Village
A new dessert franchise will move into the space formerly occupied by Freezing Cow in the Bluebonnet Village shopping center, according to records.
Comite River diversion project fully funded-again
The federal government has officially renewed its commitment to fully pay for the Comite River diversion project with $476 million in additional funding, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says.
