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Almost half of Louisiana residents consider themselves ‘survivalists’
Nearly half of Louisiana residents consider themselves to be survivalists, a study from a website that offers survival products and advice found.
Labor shortage is leading more companies to explore this employee benefit
On-site day care is uncommon in American workplaces, but new federal incentives and companies eager to attract and retain talent could soon make that...
Albert Fraenkel II, Baton Rouge furniture company founder, dies at 94
Albert Fraenkel II, founder of Fraenkel Wholesale Furniture Co., an upholstery and mattress manufacturer and furniture distributor, died late last month. He was 94.
US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to...
Construction tsunami
With several chemical and renewables projects on the horizon, Baton Rouge’s industrial labor bottleneck could soon reach a breaking point.
Leadership: Press play, not pause, on growth
Growth is never a straight line and if often hard in uncertain times, but embracing the challenge is key to moving your organization forward.
Leadership: 7 ways to win with people
Boosting your influence and credibility with people will make you a more effective leader.
2023 Baton Rouge Business Awards & Hall of Fame
Honoring four Baton Rouge business leaders and two homegrown companies who all embraced risk while overcoming challenges on the road to success.
Window of opportunity
Jim Roland, the founder and president of Window World of Baton Rouge, is a success because he’s not afraid to risk it all—whether its business, being a parent to quadruplets or globetrotting with friends.
An eternal optimist
William "Bill" Borne overcame setbacks to build Amedisys into the country’s second-largest home health care company, and while his life was tragically cut short his legacy continues in those he mentored.
On a mission
It wasn’t easy, but Executive of the Year Tina Holland used her vision and leadership skills to reimagine FranU as a university, not simply a workforce training center.
A shining star
Since launching in a garage office some six years ago, Young Businessperson of the Year David Slaughter has grown Orion Laboratories into the state’s largest independent medical testing facility.
An innovative idea
Company of the Year (100+ employees) Benny’s Car Wash is an all-in-one pioneer in its industry and companies from around the world visit to learn how they do it.
Share the wealth
Company of the Year (fewer than 100 employees) Elifin Realty, embracing specialization, a partnership track and a ‘we’ mentality, is on a mission to create a commercial real estate company that employees don’t want to leave.
New downtown strategic plan likely to include safety element
Downtown’s next strategic plan is likely to include a “clean and safe” program, Downtown Development District Executive Director Whitney Hoffman Sayal says.
LSU researchers dig into the past to help stem Mississippi River Delta land loss
Research from scientists at LSU and Indiana University reveals new information about the role humans played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta—crucial information for determining how to slow it down.
Georgia man who went missing from downtown Baton Rouge found dead
A Georgia man who disappeared during a Louisiana business trip on Feb. 23 was found dead in Baton Rouge today.
This industry is driving US job growth
Operators of hotels, bars and restaurants—hit hard as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold—are now among the country’s fastest-growing employers,
Gov. Edwards aims to boost the state’s business ties with Japan, S. Korea on...
Gov. John Bel Edwards is in Asia this week working to cultivate business development.
Edwards is joined by Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson as...
ExxonMobil sued for nooses displayed at Baton Rouge plant
ExxonMobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman’s nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, the U.S. government says in a lawsuit.
