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What to know about the SBA’s new rule for subcontracting
Small federal contractors that don't abide by the letter of a new ruling from the Small Business Administration may face new penalties, Inc. reports.
Bed Bath & Beyond on Siegen remains open for now
The national retailer of home goods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, but it hasn't disclosed when its stores will close for good. When asked, employees say they “don’t have any further information.”
Grand Isle LNG announces plans for deepwater port
Grand Isle LNG is proposing to build a liquefied natural gas export facility 13 miles south of Grand Isle, adding to Louisiana’s growing LNG...
ExxonMobil invests $2M in initiatives at LSU
ExxonMobil Corporation and the ExxonMobil Foundation recently invested $2 million to support several LSU initiatives, the university announced this morning.
Get to know who’s who in Baton Rouge with the Capital Region 500
Business Report this week released the Capital Region 500, a brand new guide to powerful and influential community leaders in the Capital Region.
BRAC joins statewide litter cleanup partnership and urges businesses to come aboard
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today joined the Clean BIZ Partnership, a new program created by Keep Louisiana Beautiful aimed at reducing and preventing litter
Last chance to nominate the difference-makers you know for Forty Under 40
Young professionals are shaping the future of the Capital Region, and it's important to honor and celebrate their passion, commitment and impact.
Beginning June 6,...
Legislators sign off on measure aimed at drawing more concerts to Baton Rouge
Legislation aimed at attracting more large concerts and festivals to the Baton Rouge area has won approval in both the state Senate and House of Representatives.
Baton Rouge’s Amedisys has two acquisition suitors, but could more be out there?
Amedisys, a publicly traded home health and hospice care provider headquartered in Baton Rouge, announced a merger agreement with a larger company last month.
Today, a cash acquisition offer was made public that initially appears to be a better deal for shareholders. But as the board evaluates the new proposal, could more suitors be readying a bid?
Benny’s buys land for a new B-Quik convenience store on Lee Drive
Benny's has purchased the property next to its stand-alone car wash on West Lee Drive for $1 million. Owner Justin Alford says plans are to build a new B-Quik convenience store and gas station on the site.
Email and meetings now take up 40% of an employee’s workweek
Workers are now spending nearly two workdays each week in meetings and on email, which might explain why it can feel like there is...
Kansas company acquires local software provider for independent grocers
Baton Rouge-based software company MarginMAX has been acquired by Kansas-based Storewise, the companies announced this morning.
Permits granted for LSU lakes project; work expected to begin this month
After months of waiting, partners on the University Lakes project have been issued permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to start construction.
Baton Rouge-based Amedisys receives competing buyout offer
Just over a month after announcing a pending merger agreement, Amedisys has received a competing buyout offer that might be a better deal for shareholders.
BRAF launches centralized platform for nonprofits to post donation opportunities
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation today announced the launch of the Giving Store, a tool to connect civic-minded people with nonprofits.
Governor’s race heats up with attack ads from PACs backing Landry, Waguespack
The governor’s race took a nasty turn among Republicans last week with separate ads attacking Stephen Waguespack and Jeff Landry launched by political action committees supporting each of the two candidates, USA Today Network reports.
Big companies continue to back Pride events despite pushback
Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light’s parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.
Banks tightening lending standards amid economic concerns
As the Federal Reserve continues to increase interest rates, banks including those in Louisiana are tightening their lending practices.
As reported by The Wall Street...
CEOs anticipate a ‘short and shallow’ recession in the next 12 to 18 months
A recent survey of CEOs suggests that most expect a recession in the U.S. but that it will be “short and shallow,” according to...
Nearly one in five Louisiana homeowners has had their insurance policy canceled
Nearly one-fifth of homeowners insurance policyholders surveyed in Louisiana said their provider canceled their policy, LSU researchers found, leaving them struggling to obtain coverage...
