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Wider diversity of homes needed to make ownership more affordable

Greater density and building smaller homes on smaller lots can make home ownership more affordable and accessible, says Karen Zito, president and CEO of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge. 

MatchPoint Connection navigates NIL world, linking brands with talent

One Baton Rouge company, MatchPoint Connection, finds itself perfectly positioned to serve as matchmaker.

Louisiana unemployment rate drops to lowest level since June 2019 

Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is at its lowest point since June 2019, the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today.  According to the latest data from...
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LSU announces new cybersecurity, defense initiative 

LSU today announced a new initiative to accelerate cybersecurity and defense studies, grow its ROTC program and build a cyber military corridor on campus. 

Transformyx acquired by Atlanta-based company 

Baton Rouge-based technology infrastructure and managed services company Transformyx today announced it has been acquired by Atlanta-based Lockstep Technology Group. 

Why now is a great time to start your own business 

There’s never been a better time to start your own company, Axios reports, which partially explains why America just witnessed the biggest business startup boom of our lifetimes, according to the U.S. census.

Employers who insist workers return to office risk losing talent

While many employers are ready to return to “normal” as the risk posed by COVID-19 seems to dissipate, insisting that everyone return to the office full time is risky. 

COVID drives largest life insurance sales gain since 1980s 

Americans went on a buying spree for life insurance in 2021, driven by concerns of death from the continuing coronavirus pandemic, The Wall Street...

Mockler Beverage expands, acquires Houma’s Buquet Distributing 

Baton Rouge-based alcohol distributor Mockler Beverage Co. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Houma-based Buquet Distributing Co. for an undisclosed price. 

Broome’s administration: St. George Transition District doesn’t legally exist

Louisiana lawmakers have announced four of the five directors for the St. George Transition District, which would be the temporary taxing authority for the proposed new city.

Property rezoning opposed by neighborhood group goes before Metro Council

A property rezoning and comprehensive land use plan amendment that drew opposition from a neighboring civic association is going in front of the Metro Council at tomorrow’s zoning meeting.

Adams and Reese acquires Tampa law firm, expands construction practice 

Through the deal, Adams and Reese’s current roster of construction attorneys will grow from 58 to 75, making it one of the largest construction practices in the country, the law firm says in its announcement.   

Where to celebrate the 2022 Wearin’ of the Green Parade 

Grab your green and get ready for the long-awaited return of Baton Rouge’s annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If Baton...

Fire chief, attorney named to St. George Transition District

Louisiana legislators have added St. George Fire Deputy Chief of Administration Dustin Yates and Baton Rouge attorney Andrew Murrell to the St. George Transition District. 

CATS board to review CEO’s ‘professional competence’

The Capital Area Transit System’s board will discuss “the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health” of CEO Bill Deville at today’s meeting, according to the agenda. 

Wholesale prices skyrocket in February

Wholesale inflation in the U.S. shot up 10% last month from a year earlier—another sign that inflationary pressures remain intense at all levels of the economy.

SEC plans to force public companies to disclose emissions

The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to require all publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.

Liberty High student Kayla Gibson earns $5,000 at YEA Community Pitch

Kayla Gibson, a senior at Liberty Magnet High School, was awarded $5,000 in seed funding at the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge Community Pitch last week.

NFIB backs Gov. Edwards on trust fund but opposes minimum wage hike

The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business backs Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal to spend $550 million in one-time funding to shore up the unemployment insurance trust fund, director Dawn Starns McVea says. 

Cadence Bank, after BancorpSouth merger, opening branch on Corporate

Cadence Bank will open its first Baton Rouge branch after purchasing a 3.5-acre lot on Corporate Boulevard at the end of last year.