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Georgia-Pacific investing $50M in its Port Hudson paper mill
Georgia-Pacific is investing $50 million to upgrade its Port Hudson paper mill in Zachary, the company announced today.
Highland mixed-use community on today’s Planning Commission agenda
The East Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission today will consider two requests for a proposed mixed-use community for Highland Road, outside the Magnolia Woods neighborhood.
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SEC climate rules split companies into two camps
Regulators knew they were facing a political hornet’s nest when they launched a plan that would force businesses to disclose their carbon emissions and other climate data.
How to retain retail workers who deal with bad-behaving customers
Requiring front-line retail employees to police customers’ bad behavior can increase workers' feelings of unfairness and their desire to find new jobs, according to a study from LSU.
Poll finds broad public support in Louisiana for film incentives
Louisiana’s film industry subsidies have broad support among state residents, according to the results of a new poll.
Louisiana Republicans call for an end to certain diversity measures at colleges
The Louisiana Republican State Central Committee unanimously passed a resolution Saturday asking the Legislature to ban diversity, equity and inclusion departments and offices within all colleges and universities in the state.
US tax breaks luring European clean tech companies as EU lags
Norwegian startup Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb.
SBA opening up its lending network to increase access to business loans
More pathways to secure a government-guaranteed small business loan are about to come online, according to Inc. magazine.
Does knowing what colleagues earn boost job performance?
Increased pay transparency leads employees to work harder, as long as they believe the pay system is fair, according to several new studies, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Could speed limit changes be coming to Government Street?
Director of Transportation and Drainage Fred Raiford is looking at lowering the speed limits on Government Street to make the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as deter distracted drivers from hitting the medians.
‘Inc.’ magazine spotlights Baton Rouge’s entrepreneurial spirit
Kenny Nguyen’s efforts to make Baton Rouge an entrepreneurial hub have been spotlighted in a feature by national business magazine Inc.
Consistency and culture have made Louie’s a Baton Rouge institution
Louie’s is never quiet. In between sips of coffee, the restaurant’s student-dominated crowd anxiously babbles about upcoming quizzes and weekend shenanigans. The aroma of bacon is thick in the air.
Why are fewer students taking advantage of TOPS scholarships?
State officials are trying to figure out how to remedy a decline in TOPS scholarship participation throughout the state.
Bars, restaurants look to trivia nights to help boost business
Nationwide, bars and restaurants are increasingly adding trivia night events to their schedules in an effort to attract more customers and boost profits.
Here’s how the new Baton Rouge hockey team fits into the city’s tourism brand
Sporting events are a key piece of Baton Rouge’s tourism strategy. The city recently has hosted volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling tournaments, and a youth soccer tournament planned for June is expected to inject millions into the local economy.
Why more small businesses are offering 401(k) plans to employees
A relatively strong job market, new tax breaks and state mandates have led more small businesses to offer employees a 401(k) plan, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Louisiana energy companies wasted $82M in natural gas, analysis finds
A new environmental advocacy group analysis released Thursday found Louisiana’s oil and gas industry wasted over $82 million worth of natural gas in 2019,...
LSU partnering with Secret Service to address growing cyber challenges
LSU has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Secret Service to better develop technology and talent in cybersecurity for state and national security.
