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Inflation surpasses labor shortages as the No. 1 concern among small businesses
Small business optimism increased slightly in May, but it marked the 17th consecutive month that the NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index remained below its...
Roul’s Deli expanding with O’Neal Lane location
A favorite of the LSU North Gates community, Roul’s Deli is expanding with a new location on O’Neal Lane this summer.
One carbon capture bill made it through the Legislature, so what does it do?
Louisiana lawmakers shot down more than half a dozen bills to address concerns around carbon capture, but one proposal survived the session’s final chaotic moments last week.
How billions in COVID aid was stolen
The widespread fraud that occurred during the disbursement of pandemic-related financial aid came from several different avenues, and much of the theft was brazen,...
Royal Engineers & Consultants is relocating to downtown
Royal Engineers & Consultants announced today it is relocating its Baton Rouge office to North Boulevard.
Yet-to-be-named restaurant planned for former Kalurah Street Grill location
Baton Rouge restaurateur Jordan Piazza says he has secured the former home of Kalurah Street Grill under the Perkins Road overpass for a restaurant, though he has not chosen a name or nailed down a concept.
BRAC’s legislative wrap-up highlights what it sees as wins for the Capital Region
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released its annual legislative wrap-up, highlighting bills passed that align with the chamber’s legislative priorities.
Regulators’ proposal could push banks to further tighten credit for business owners
Business owners have already been feeling a credit crunch as banks have pulled back on lending and stiffened loan standards, particularly for their smallest...
DDD strategic plan to be released this fall
The Downtown Development District’s new strategic plan will be released this fall, says Downtown Development District Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal.
Caterie brand to be revived as a catering company
Baton Rouge entrepreneur Jordan Piazza is launching a catering company he’s calling The Caterie, a nod to the popular restaurant and live music venue destroyed in a 2010 New Year’s Day fire.
Staffing at Baton Rouge restaurants is nearly back to normal, owners say
Staffing is almost back to pre-pandemic levels at Baton Rouge restaurants, according to owners.
PAR, CABL lay out the good, the bad and the ugly from legislative session
Two of Louisiana’s leading nonpartisan policy organizations are praising some of the investments state lawmakers approved in the just-concluded session while criticizing how the sausage got made.
Louisiana initial unemployment claims jump 13%
The number of new unemployment insurance claims filed with the Louisiana Workforce Commission spiked 13% last week, the agency announced today.
The commission reports that...
EBR schools superintendent named finalist for Florida post
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Sito Narcisse is one of three finalists in the search for the next superintendent of schools in Broward...
Sense of community key in luring young professionals to Baton Rouge
Jeremy Beyt has house shopped in many different cities. His appetite for innovation has often pulled him toward coastal hubs typically seen as exclusive...
Lee Griffin, Baton Rouge business and civic leader, dies
Lee Griffin, a retired Baton Rouge banker and the former president and CEO of the LSU Foundation, has died
Baton Rouge legal sector taking ‘cautious approach’ to AI
Baton Rouge law firms want to dip their toes into the artificial intelligence pool, though many are wary about jumping in.
Softening wage growth providing a break for small businesses owners
The wage pressure that small business owners have been feeling for the past few months may be starting to ease, according to a new...
Workers, bosses remain at odds over merits of remote work
If there’s an overarching truth in the workplace right now, it’s that many workers don’t want to go back to the office, while plenty of bosses say they should.
Seafood restaurant, Old Scenic Highway development on Planning Commission agenda
The Planning Commission later this month will consider a rezoning application for a new seafood restaurant on Siegen Lane as well as a pair of requests involving a proposed development near Zachary.
