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Mattress Mack makes another big bet in Louisiana
Houston furniture magnate Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale made another monster sports bet in Louisiana today, this time in conjunction with the opening of the...
Gov. Edwards announces $1.8B Port NOLA expansion project
Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced a historic public-private partnership between the state, the Port of New Orleans and two global maritime industry leaders to build a $1.8 billion state-of-the-art container facility on the lower Mississippi River.
LSU research shows lenders, borrowers would benefit from credit score alternatives
Recent research from LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business, Harvard Business School and financial tech company Upstart, finds evidence that both lenders and borrowers...
Worker shortage continues to drive inflation and resulting Fed rate hikes
Still eager to hire, America’s employers are posting more job openings than they did before the pandemic struck 2½ years ago. Problem is, there...
State auditors call for more transparency when it comes to tourism spending
The Louisiana Office of Tourism should do more to show the return on investment for the taxpayer dollars it spends, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
Where does your job rank among nation’s most stressful?
Every job has its share of stress, whether it's tight deadlines, long hours or life-or-death situations—but some have more than others.
Traditional 4% rule of retirement spending returns
Retirees walloped by high inflation and volatile stock and bond markets are getting some good news: The 4% spending rule—or something close to it—is back.
H&E sells its earthmoving distributorship in Louisiana
H&E Equipment Services Inc. today announced an agreement to sell its Komatsu earthmoving distribution business to Houston-based Waukesha-Pearce Industries LLC.
Shoppers, diners frustrated as businesses stick with reduced hours
Before the pandemic, consumers had gotten accustomed to instant gratification: packages and groceries delivered to their doorstep in less than an hour, stores that...
Dunham football to co-star with LSU in feature film ‘The Mascot’
When Baton Rouge’s Dunham Tigers take on the St. Charles Catholic Comets today at the Superdome in the Select Division III state championship game,...
LSU researchers create new flood prediction model for hurricanes
When Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina as a Category 1 storm in 2018, it set records for rainfall, creating damaging 500-year flooding...
Where to shop for local artists’ wares during holidays
There’s no gift quite as special or one of a kind as art. Whether you’re looking for a Baton Rouge-themed art print for framing,...
LSU indoor and outdoor tracks getting some TLC ahead of 2023 seasons
LSU athletics has contracted with GeoSurfaces Inc. to make repairs and upgrades to its indoor and outdoor track surfaces ahead of the upcoming men’s...
Author Daniel Pink’s five suggestions to navigate what’s next in business
Comparing this week’s business news headlines to those of January 2020 is pretty shocking. In the past three years, companies have experienced a massive...
Small business owners feeling more optimistic about economy
With just a few weeks left before the new year begins, we’re no closer to solving one of the great economic debates of 2022:...
CPEX summit: Collaboration necessary for stormwater management
Collaboration is necessary to effectively manage stormwater, according to speakers at this year’s Louisiana Smart Growth Summit.
That means officials need to work across jurisdictional...
LSU researchers participating in federally funded clean energy project
LSU’s chemical and petroleum engineering departments are working with the Greater New Orleans Development Foundation on a federally funded hydrogen and clean energy project.
The...
What companies need to know before laying off employees
Traditionally, employers resort to layoffs during difficult times to save money. Companies continue to cling to the idea that reducing staff will provide the best, fastest, or easiest solution to financial problems.
Mayor Broome adds $5M to proposed 2023 budget for stormwater drainage compliance
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today submitted a $5 million amendment to the proposed 2023 operating budget to augment needed funding for the city-parish’s stormwater drainage system to reach federal compliance.
Seniority no longer the primary driver in who gets laid off
Millions of people switched to new jobs this year. Now, many wonder whether being the newbie makes them more vulnerable to potential layoffs.
The formula...
