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Benny’s Car Wash serves as an all-in-one pioneer in its industry
Scores of motorists file through Benny’s Car Wash on Perkins Road each day, but few probably know the location was the first in the world to pioneer the “express wash” concept, a technologically advanced drive-thru system that introduced an alternative to full-service washing.
What does downtown Baton Rouge need? The DDD wants your input
Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District has launched a public survey to inform the strategic planning process that will guide the DDD over the next five years.
Southwest Louisiana’s transformation was borne of adversity
Southwest Louisiana has proved that it can take challenges in stride, Site Selection magazine details in a new feature on the region.
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LSU report touts potential of planned carbon capture hub in Calcasieu Parish
A planned carbon capture and sequestration hub in Calcasieu Parish could abate some $11 billion in environmental damages over its lifetime, according to a new report by LSU’s Center for Energy Studies.
Amazon layoffs not expected to impact Baton Rouge project, BRAC says
Recently announced layoffs at Amazon are not expected to change the company’s commitment to its planned facility in Baton Rouge
FTC investigating firms that do credit reports on small businesses
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered five small-business credit reporting firms to provide information regarding their products and processes as part of a formal inquiry, Inc. magazine reports.
Banking turmoil will likely make it harder for small businesses to get loans
Small businesses are likely to find getting a loan more difficult because of the ongoing turmoil in the banking industry, which is raising the risk of a recession, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ascension, Pointe Coupee among parishes seeing largest wage gains
Only six Louisiana parishes saw their average wage top the national average in the third quarter of 2022, reports The Daily Advertiser, but nearly every parish saw wages increase from the previous quarter.
State auditors identify $13.6M in questionable health department payments
Louisiana Department of Health has not yet implemented four Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office recommendations, resulting in about $13.6 million in payments that may have been improper.
So why are companies posting ads for jobs they aren’t really trying to fill?
There is a mystery afoot in the current job market: Eager candidates apply for a job, and then hear nothing, but the position’s listing stays online for months afterward.
Think like an entrepreneur
Named an Innovation Corps Hub, LSU is working with its faculty to increase the commercialization of their research.
What’s causing the delay in replacing Baton Rouge interstate lights?
Entergy is trying to replace about 60 interstate lights in Baton Rouge and is ready to schedule the work, but supply chain issues are delaying the fixtures, a utility spokesperson says.
Baton Rouge unemployment ticked up in January
Unemployment in Baton Rouge and across the state ticked up in January from December but was still lower than in January 2022.
Performance Contractors earns national Contractor of the Year honors
Performance Contractors Inc. has been named Contractor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors.
This tax change has some small businesses struggling to pay IRS
A piece of the 2017 tax law that went into effect this year is leaving small, research-intensive businesses with IRS bills they can’t pay, according to The Wall Street Journal.
BRAF membership reaches five-year high
BRAF membership reached a five-year high of nearly 500 last year, CEO and President Chris Meyer told donors and members at its annual meeting Thursday night.
Judge rules against Folgers in tax exemption lawsuit
An Orleans Parish judge lifted an injunction in the Folgers Coffee Co. tax exemption lawsuit, allowing local taxing authorities to bill the company for...
ExxonMobil partnering with coalition on anti-blight initiatives in north Baton Rouge
ExxonMobil has partnered with the Louisiana Stormwater Coalition to fund three new anti-blight initiatives—including a new minigrant program—in north Baton Rouge, the organizations announced Thursday.
Entergy files request to add 3 gigawatts of solar generation capacity
Entergy Louisiana today announced it has filed a request with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to add an additional 3 gigawatts of solar power generation to its capacity.
Blue Cross sale would not result in layoffs, CEO says
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s pending sale to Elevance Health, if approved, will not lead to layoffs or office closures, says Dr. Steven Udvarhelyi, the local company’s president and CEO.
