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Eight Capital Region small businesses chosen for Shell’s accelerator program
A handful of entrepreneurs from the Capital Region have been selected to take part in Shell's business accelerator program, the company announced today.
Postlethwaite and Netterville agrees to become part of global advisory firm EisnerAmper
Baton Rouge-based accounting firm Postlethwaite & Netterville is being acquired by global business advisory firm EisnerAmper, the companies announced today.
What Baton Rouge area hospitals are doing to combat a nurse shortage
As the nationwide nursing shortage continues, Baton Rouge-area hospitals are grappling with how to fill open positions.
Can Louisiana gain authority over carbon capture wells? U.S. Rep. Graves weighs in
The federal government is likely to give Louisiana primary authority over wells used in carbon capture, possibly by December or January, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says.
Inflation takes a March tumble at the wholesale level
Inflation’s grip on businesses loosened greatly in March, raising hopes that companies and consumers will suffer less from high prices as 2023 rolls on.
Chuck Spicer says leading OLOL has reignited his intellectual curiosity
Chuck Spicer, Baton Rouge market president for Our Lady of the Lake Health, says that stepping into his role last fall has reignited his intellectual curiosity.
Judge moves up trial date for Stanford victims’ suit against state agency
More than 900 victims of Allen Stanford’s multibillion dollar fraud who are suing a state agency won’t have to wait quite as long as first thought for their day in court.
Baton Rouge’s Smalls Sliders continues to expand
After opening a Smalls Sliders in Denham Springs two weeks ago, franchisee Blain Bech has his eyes on Baton Rouge for future expansion.
CSRS President Tim Barfield talks leading in the age of disruption in the next...
How do you ensure your company thrives in an era of continual disruption?
CSRS Principal and President Tim Barfield says there is no "secret sauce,"...
BRECO Federal Credit Union to open new locations
BRECO Federal Credit Union will open branches in Baton Rouge and Walker this summer.
Professional sports leagues form alliance to better control sports betting ads
Most of the nation's major professional sports leagues, along with media companies Fox and NBCUniversal, are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors.
What’s keeping work from beginning on the University Lakes project?
Partners on the University Lakes project are waiting on permits from the Army Corps of Engineers to start construction.
Elifin expands into Midwest with office in Columbus, Ohio
Baton Rouge-based commercial real estate firm Elifin Realty has expanded to Columbus, Ohio.
See how much Baton Rouge’s riverboat casinos raked in during March
Baton Rouge’s three riverboat casinos collected a combined 16% more in revenue during March than in February, according to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Iconic Spanish Town store primed for another rebirth
Known for most of its history as Capitol Grocery, Baton Rouge’s oldest store—located in its oldest neighborhood—first opened in 1914.
Virginia-based ship agency T. Parker Host moving its headquarters to Avondale
Ship agency, stevedoring and terminal operations company T. Parker Host is relocating its headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to south Louisiana, according to Biz New Orleans.
Audit finds financial, mismanagement issues at Louisiana Department of Health
A recent audit of the Louisiana Department of Health uncovered a dozen financial and management issues, many involving problems that have plagued the agency for years.
Does Baton Rouge need a new sports facility? Consultant says it’s worth considering
A new multisport facility could help Baton Rouge attract more visitors, a sports tourism consulting firm says.
These AI tools can help small businesses save time and resources
Small business owners are often constrained by limited time and resources. Now, new generative AI tools aim to alleviate the burden for their scrappy teams.
Wives’ earnings are catching up to their husbands’
Women are contributing an ever-greater share of married couples’ combined income, reports Pew Research Center.
