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Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced a year ago it would build two personal protective equipment...

State officials rank tax incentives for best, worst ROI

All but one of the 10 tax incentive programs that cost at least $1 million had a positive impact on Louisiana’s economy

Offering employee equity could help small businesses with labor shortage

Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses, more generally, might benefit from looking at employee ownership—particularly now...

Majority of workers would consider quitting if called back in-office full-time

When businesses first started talking about “Zoom fatigue” two years ago, it seemed like workers’ tolerance for remote work had a set limit, but...

After two years, Free Comic Book Day returns to Baton Rouge

After the pandemic canceled Free Comic Book Day entirely in 2020 and moved the event to August in 2021, the annual event returns to its traditional May spot this weekend on Baton Rouge and national calendars.

Clients increasingly demand diverse law firms

Law firms dominated by white men may find it harder to attract and retain certain clients.

Three Baton Rouge companies honored by LED and SBA

Three Baton Rouge area businesses were honored at Louisiana’s Small Business Awards on Thursday, held by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Newly hired workers are vanishing before their start date

Many employers, including manufacturers, restaurants, airlines and cleaning companies, are seeing a surge of job seekers who accept positions—and are neither seen nor heard...

Belle of Baton Rouge acquired by CQ Holding Company Inc.

CQ Holding Company Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, meaning the company now owns both of downtown Baton Rouge’s casinos. 

Ascension council to consider traffic impact changes, ending moratorium

Ascension Parish officials, not developers, would decide who should review the traffic impact for proposed new developments.

Baton Rouge Health District awards three local health care projects $30,000

The Baton Rouge Health District awarded three local health care projects $30,000 each as part of its first Launchpad Innovation Pilot Awards, the district announced today.

Meta offering small businesses greater access to customer data  

Facebook's parent company Meta today announced the launch of a new suite of digital tools through its free Meta Business Suite platform, aimed at...

Worker shortage is even worse for small businesses 

Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as Americans return to the U.S. job market in droves. Hiring and retaining employees...

Lamar Advertising Company acquires Burkhart Advertising

Baton Rouge-based Lamar Advertising Company today announced it has acquired Indiana-based Burkhart Advertising.

Pilot shortage could limit Baton Rouge airport seating capacity

Baton Rouge Metro Airport is set to return to pre-pandemic seating capacity, but those plans could be diverted if the airlines can’t find enough pilots. 

Baton Rouge behind Lafayette, New Orleans on entrepreneurial cities list

In the wake of the pandemic, more people are embracing risk-taking, leading to a spike in entrepreneurship. 

State senate committee urges PSC to create competitive market for EV charging stations 

A state senate committee today advanced a measure urging the Public Service Commission to promote the rapid development of a statewide electric vehicle charging network. 

Worker shortage continues as April hirings drop 

U.S. private employers hired the fewest workers in two years in April amid persistent labor  shortages and increasing costs, which are hitting small businesses the...

Graves lists top five concerns CEOs have about investing in Louisiana 

What are the main concerns CEOs and C-level executives have when considering investing in Louisiana?

LED launches program to grow Louisiana’s high-tech workforce 

Real-time 3D is a computer graphics technology that generates interactive images that is used in building design, the energy industry, manufacturing and aerospace engineering.