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Small businesses face tax headaches on top of pandemic woes 

Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: taxes.

PSC Group acquires Thermoplastics Services

Baton Rouge-based PSC Group has acquired DeQuincy-based Thermoplastics Services Inc., a plastics custom compounding and pelletizing business. 
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Former OLOL CEO Scott Wester in running for Florida hospital job 

Former president and CEO of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Scott Wester is in the running to become president and CEO of South Broward Hospital just north of Miami, according to The Chattanoogan. 

Fidelis adds new leadership to oversee planned Grön Fuels plant

Fidelis New Energy LLC announced the addition of three industry veterans to the team that will oversee Fidelis' Grön Fuels plant, a complex planned for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Fidelis announced today.

Health insurance market sees shift from small groups to individuals

Enhanced federal subsidies have led consumers that otherwise would have gotten health insurance through their employer to seek policies on the individual market instead, says Michael Bertaut, a health care economist with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. 

Louisiana needs another 2,500 teachers

Louisiana education leaders’ message to state lawmakers was clear: The teacher shortage in K-12 schools has reached emergency levels, Louisiana Illuminator reports. 

Louisiana loses more than 27,000 residents in 12-month period

Louisiana lost more than 27,000 residents from July 1, 2020 to July 1 of last year, or about 0.6% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 
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Gerry Lane Enterprises acquires Clark Crain dealership in St. Francisville

Gerry Lane Enterprises acquired the Clark Crain Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram franchise in St. Francisville for an undisclosed amount on Thursday.

Social Coffee opens permanent location downtown 

What should stand out in a coffee drink? The coffee, believes Dillon Farrell, whose mobile concept Social Coffee opened a long-awaited permanent location in downtown Baton Rouge last week.

Baton Rouge-based Hays Breard Financial Group joins Cetera

Baton Rouge-based financial adviser group Hays Breard Financial Group has joined Summit Financial Networks, a region of California-based Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera announced today.

Majority of US small businesses have had to increase prices 

About three-quarters (73%) of small business owners have increased their average selling prices due to supply chain disruptions and/or increased compensation due to staffing...
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COVID-19 misinformation contributing to health care provider burnout

Health care provider burnout, a problem even before the pandemic, has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Electric vehicles not feeling Baton Rouge love

High gas prices have driven up demand for electric vehicles across the country, but not so much locally.

US weekly jobless claims reach lowest level since 1969

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength amid rising costs and the ongoing pandemic.
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Capital Area United Way to distribute $1.5M for 21 programs

Capital Area United Way will distribute $1.5 million for 21 programs related to education, healthy living and income stability, the organization’s leaders announced today. 

Do calorie counts affect how much customers order at restaurants? 

The idea was that giving consumers additional information would help curb rising obesity rates. But does it actually change how much people eat?  

PSC set to decide whether it will hire consultants to review grid

The Public Service Commission will decide at its March 30 meeting whether to hire engineering consultants to review Louisiana’s power grid and its operations, maintenance and resiliency.

Short-form videos can eliminate unnecessary meetings 

Whether you’re in the office full time or still working remotely, one thing is certain: There are too many meetings.   However, many business leaders are...

Gov. Edwards activates National Guard in wake of New Orleans-area tornadoes 

Residents in the New Orleans area were digging out and assessing damage today after tornadoes lashed the region, flipping vehicles, ripping off rooftops and...

Should ABC have authority over bar and restaurant noise complaints?

The Metro Council today will consider a proposal to add a prohibition against “loud and raucous noise” to the ordinance regulating alcohol sales.