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US workers have quit quitting their jobs
The surge in Americans quitting their jobs has abated since its peak in 2021, another sign that the labor market is cooling from scorching...
Belle of Baton Rouge will rebrand and move casino ashore into atrium
The Belle of Baton Rouge casino will move its games from the riverboat onto dry land and undergo a similar rebranding process to Hollywood...
See how much EBR water prices are increasing
The cost of tap water in East Baton Rouge Parish outside of the capital city went up this month, a few months after the water company raised prices inside the city.
US hiring slows to a still-solid gain of 209,000 jobs in June
America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy’s...
PMAC upgrade project won’t receive ‘problem’ $50M appropriation
LSU’s plans to upgrade the Pete Maravich Assembly Center will get started with significantly less funding than anticipated after money was improperly appropriated for the project. But just how the inappropriate expense got in the state budget remains a mystery.
Personal income grew 6.2% in Louisiana during the first quarter, topping national average
Louisianans saw their personal income grow 6.2% during the first quarter of the year, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Residence Inn Towne Center owners reach settlement over alleged ADA violations
The U.S. Justice Department and the owners of the Residence Inn Towne Center have reached a settlement regarding a civil case alleging the hotel failed to maintain its facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities.
U.S. job openings dip below 10 million but labor market remains robust
U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough to illustrate that the American labor market remains resilient in the face of sharply higher interest rates.
Baton Rouge General opens Louisiana Center for Bariatrics
Baton Rouge General Medical Center has opened the Louisiana Center for Bariatrics, offering surgical and nonsurgical approaches to fighting obesity.
Baton Rouge jewelry line featured in British edition of ‘Vogue’
Readers can find Baton Rouge-based jewelry brand Steward & James in this month’s British edition of Vogue magazine.
In the July issue, the brand is...
JR Ball: The joy of passion and great expectations
When the people of Baton Rouge decide something they cherish must be excellent at something, they don’t expect it, they demand it. And the...
Does the Capital Region have the workforce to lead the energy transition?
The Capital Region has one of the highest concentrations of chemical engineers in the country, with more in the pipeline to replace those who will retire soon, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.
Companies are reining in rewards and loyalty programs to save money
Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for companies and brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending.
Despite bump, Louisiana teacher salaries likely to remain below Southern average
An analysis of the most recent public school teacher salary data shows Louisiana still trails most of its regional peers—and is likely to remain there despite the Legislature adding $2,000 for the upcoming school year.
Five Guys among new businesses coming to Settlement on Shoe Creek in Central
Five Guys is set to open a location at The Settlement on Shoe Creek shopping center in Central.
Baton Rouge security camera initiative gains buy-in from business community
The Page/Rice Camera Initiative, backed by the business community, has raised around $400,000 to buy and install security cameras around Baton Rouge.
See who America’s top-paid CEOs were in 2022 and how much they made
Nine CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies made more than $100 million in 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports in its latest rundown of the country’s highest-paid executives.
Louisiana regulators join other states in scrutinizing utilities’ political expenses
At least three states—Colorado, Connecticut and Maine—passed laws this spring barring utilities from charging customers for their lobbying, public relations spending and dues to political trade associations.
Is the US labor market beginning to cool?
The U.S. labor market is starting to loosen up, according to the Federal Reserve’s go-to metric for assessing the economy. But data from LinkedIn shows a more pronounced shift away from what has been a historically tight jobs market.
Technology vendors increasingly offering outcome-based pricing models
A growing number of technology providers are pricing their products and services based on a promised outcome rather than charging customers set subscription fees...
