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Workers who stay in their jobs seeing larger pay raises
Employees who stay in their current jobs are getting the biggest pay raises in decades, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Wages for workers...
Tallgrass sells 500 acres in Louisiana to help restore coastline
Midstream oil and gas giant Tallgrass announced last week that it would sell 500-plus acres in Louisiana to help restore the eroding coastline and...
Get tickets for the 2023 Business Awards & Hall of Fame gala
Business Report and Junior Achievement will honor six Baton Rouge individuals and companies at the 2023 Business Awards & Hall of Fame gala in...
Learn Mike Wampold’s secrets to spotting opportunity and calculating risks in the February episode...
How did a Baton Rouge developer known for redefining the Baton Rouge landscape spot opportunities and calculate risks for investment?
Mike Wampold shares the details...
Federal spending bill boosts protections for pregnant and nursing workers
Tucked in the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the government that Congress passed last week are two key provisions aimed at protecting pregnant and...
The Meatatory aims to provide a new kind of butcher experience
Prairieville’s The Meatatory may look like your average butcher shop, but the flavor combinations inside are anything but.
Hiring is getting easier for small businesses
Small business owners say it’s getting easier to hire workers and keep them around, in what they hope is a sign that the worst...
The top 10 Capital Region industrial projects currently in the works
Industry's push for cleaner energy is fueling construction projects. Dozens of companies have announced investments in the region, planning new plants, expansions and forays...
Genesis 360 purchases Bluebonnet office for $1.25M
Genesis 360 has purchased an office building on Bluebonnet Boulevard for $1.25 million, which will serve as a second location for the construction, maintenance and IT services company.
Is a recession ahead in 2023? Economists still don’t have a definitive answer
The economy this past year was a mix of chart-topping growth, record-level inflation and fears of a downturn. But big questions remain, and economists...
The most significant mergers, takeovers and acquisitions from this past year
Fears of a recession put a damper on big acquisitions during the past year, but despite record inflation and rising interest rates, many companies...
New codes expected to add at least $2K to Capital Region homebuilding cost
New building and energy codes that kick in next year are expected to add an average of $2,000-$2,500 to the cost of building a house in the Capital Region, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge.
Triplet’s Blue Store to build new location in south Baton Rouge
Triplet's Blue Store is building another stand-alone restaurant on the corner of Burbank Drive and Staring Lane next door to Waffle House, according to a new building permit filed with the East Baton Rouge Permits & Inspections Division.
Mammoet to provide ‘super bridge’ for Louisiana gas project
Mammoet, a global market leader in heavy lifting and transport, has been awarded the contract to provide an adjustable “super bridge'' as a levee...
From red beans and rice to bloody marys, state leaders reveal favorite dishes and...
Food is such a huge part of Louisiana’s culture and its legacy in the larger U.S.. The state’s elected officials have to be serious...
Baton Rouge saw myriad new restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 2022
From the ultra-swanky Supper Club to Tap 64, where Indian cuisine meets craft beer, new spots continued to help redefine the Capital City’s evolving culinary map this year.
The Velvet Cactus closes Baton Rouge location citing rising costs
While it says that sales have remained steady through the pandemic, Velvet Cactus blames its decision to close on rising costs "across the board" that continue to increase.
Consumers scaling back on food delivery orders
Consumers are changing their food delivery habits amid economic concerns and as the industry evolves from the growth it saw during the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Enrollment at Louisiana’s community colleges falls to 14-year low
Enrollment in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined to the lowest level in 14 years, while state appropriations increased to a decade-high peak in 2022, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
Applications for unemployment across nation edge higher
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but the labor market remained strong despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool...
