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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.
Cassidy: Student loan forgiveness is disproportionately beneficial, but not TOPS
Student loan forgiveness disproportionately benefits high-income people, says Sen. Bill Cassidy, but that’s not the case for Louisiana’s TOPS program.
Fred’s files expansion permits for new beer garden
Fred’s Bar and Grill filed a $4.5 million permit Monday for a planned three-level beer garden that will be constructed in the parking lot of the existing bar.
Baton Rouge restaurants using Instagram to reach new customers
If you dine out often, odds are you’ve seen more than a few people snap photos of their plates before digging in. Though some...
Meet the 2022 Influential Women in Business
Influential Women in Business 2022: Honoring 9 women leaders who are making a difference in the Capital Region.
Influential Women in Business: Karen Breaux
Influential Women in Business, 2022: Karen Breaux is human resources director for Postlethwaite & Netterville.
Influential Women in Business: Lauren McCall Fitch
Influential Women in Business, 2022: Lauren McCall Fitch is chief operating officer for Hannis T. Bourgeois.
Influential Women in Business: Beverly Haydel
Influential Women in Business, 2022: Beverly Haydel is the president and CEO of Sequitur Consulting.
