Ways to tell if a recession has begun
The economy shrank in the first half of this year, the government confirmed in a report this morning, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown...
Ax-throwing bar/restaurant considering West Lee site for next location
Skål Axe Throwing is eying a former Dollar Tree on West Lee Drive for a possible third location.
Treasury moves forward with database on corporate ownership
Tens of millions of small U.S. companies will soon be required to provide the government with details on their owners and others who benefit...
National economy shrank at 0.6% annual rate during second quarter
Battered by surging consumer prices and rising interest rates, the U.S. economy shrank at a 0.6% annual rate from April through June
$6.9M federal grant will help alleviate Baton Rouge teacher shortage
California-nonprofit Reach University, in partnership with the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators and New Schools for Baton Rouge,
US initial jobless claims fall as hiring remains strong
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits dropped last week, a sign that few companies are cutting jobs despite high inflation and a weaker economy.
Louisiana sending assistance to Florida in wake of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, Gov. John Bel Edwards has spoken with Gov. Ron DeSantis and offered assistance and resources to aid the people of Florida.
LSU freshman class again sets records
LSU is touting what it says is its “most accomplished freshman class in university history,” with an all-time high median GPA at 3.78, and an ACT composite of 25.5.
Companies unloading pension liabilities as interest rates rise
Rising interest rates are boosting corporate pension plans, providing finance chiefs with an option to lighten their companies’ balance sheets and transfer obligations to...
Bernhard Capital-backed United Utility Services acquires BHI Power Delivery
United Utility Services, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the utility transmission and...
Kenny Nguyen’s pitch: Requiring degrees can eliminate STARs
Kenny Nguyen, CEO and co-founder of marketing agency ThreeSixtyEight, never finished college.
When hiring, it helps to prioritize assignments over interviews
As an alternative, companies could try giving candidates who make it past an initial screening test a small test of primary skills the job requires. I
Gov. Edwards heading to London to talk insurance, watch Saints
As Louisiana continues to be plagued by a spiraling insurance crisis, with insurers leaving the state and canceling homeowner policies as thousands of claims...
Capital Region living costs 4.6% below national average
The cost of living in the Baton Rouge metro area was 1% lower than the national average pre-pandemic but is 4.6% lower now
New Capital Area Craft Trail brings local breweries, distilleries and customers together
The Capital Region is home to many small breweries and distilleries that provide locally made spirits, ales, beers and more.
Kenilworth Science and Technology School will build new campus
Building Hope, the nonprofit organization behind charter school Kenilworth Science and Technology School,
Two local businesses selected for LED Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative
Capital City businesses Brew Agency and NRK Construction have been selected to participate in the second annual Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative, an LED program...
Fast-casual teriyaki restaurant debuts Friday on Siegen Lane
Fast-casual restaurant Teriyaki Madness is opening its first location in Baton Rouge on Friday, Sept. 30 in the Siegen Plaza shopping center, next to GameStop.
Baton Rouge ExxonMobil leaders push for share of $15B in low-carbon projects
Leaders of ExxonMobil’s facilities in Baton Rouge, like their colleagues worldwide, are working on road maps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the year.
Increasing number of companies turning to apprenticeships as hiring solution
More companies are turning to apprenticeships as a solution to their hiring woes, Inc. reports.