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Baton Rouge film producers prepare to shoot their first feature
Unoriginal Films, a local film production company founded by four LSU graduates, is gearing up to produce its first feature.
Business Lunch: Cannatella Grocery
The Mid City spot is a hidden gem at lunchtime, with a chance to pick up something from the four-item sandwich menu—and dinner while you’re at it.
Baton Rouge sees another record high for jobs but housing growth lags
The Capital Region recorded 423,900 jobs in April, marking a consecutive record-high for the region, according to the monthly economic indicator report released today...
Incorporate work tactics for a happier home
Frustrated by the hectic nature of home life, especially when the kids are out of school? Try organizing and managing like you're at work.
Positive leadership is a competitive advantage, embrace it
Positive leadership is not only essential, but also a competitive advantage. And you and your team need it now more than ever.
Local collections firm is using AI to increase its revenue recovery
Baton Rouge collections firm Transfinancial Companies LLC is partnering with an AI provider to streamline its debt collection process and increase revenue recovery as...
Brian Kelly, Nick Saban among big names in DC to discuss pay for student-athletes
Some of the biggest names in college football are meeting with lawmakers this week in Washington, D.C., to encourage a federal solution for athlete...
Restrictions on carbon capture quashed in Louisiana Legislature
A handful of Louisiana lawmakers brought bills this session to address public outcry over carbon capture and sequestration projects, but their fellow legislators rejected most of their proposals.
US applications for jobless benefits reach highest level since October 2021
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to its highest mark since October 2021, but the labor market remains one of the healthiest parts of the U.S. economy.
5 THINGS to watch in June
Mark your calendars for these must-attend events in the month of June.
Events center proposed for Jefferson Highway near Antioch
A new events center is planned for Jefferson Highway, near the intersection of Antioch Road.
LSU launches economics, business and public policy research center
LSU's E.J. Ourso College of Business today announced the establishment of the Center for Economics, Business, and Policy Research, or CEBPR.
The center's mission is...
Baton Rouge hunting and fishing booking site Mallard Bay expanding into Houston
Mallard Bay, an online marketplace for booking hunting and fishing trips, is moving six of its 14 employees to Houston over the next 90 days but will remain headquartered in Baton Rouge, co-founder Logan Meaux says.
How to respond to social media complaints and mend relationships
Rather than recoiling from social media complaints, Stafford Wood suggests it's an opportunity to repair a damaged relationship.
Lawmakers approve Louisiana film incentive extension as Texas pours money into its own program
Louisiana lawmakers have voted to extend the program that subsidizes film and TV production in the state.
Just how many college graduates is Louisiana losing to Texas?
Louisiana’s nine largest metropolitan areas lost a net 317,500 residents from 2005 to 2020, according to further analysis of the data conducted by the Manship School News Service.
How managers can build loyalty with contractors and suppliers
At a time when limited manpower, accelerated schedules and increasing construction volumes are in the headlines, industrial owners’ attempts to build effective relationships with...
U.S. Rep. Graves says new Mississippi crossing in Iberville leaves need for solution farther...
Even as officials look to pick a location for a new Mississippi River bridge among three options in Iberville Parish, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says the state should be searching for additional solutions closer to Interstate 10 and U.S. 190.
Concert sales tax rebate was inspired by Bayou Country Superfest incentive
Legislation passed over the weekend in the Louisiana Legislature aimed at attracting more large festivals and concerts to East Baton Rouge Parish was inspired by incentives granted to Bayou Country Superfest.
