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BRAC canvas attendees reunite to discuss Baton Rouge’s future
For nearly three hours on Monday afternoon, a group of more than 60 area leaders in business, local government and education met in a training center at Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation’s office off Acadian Thruway to discuss the future of Baton Rouge.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back mortgages topping $1M in high-cost areas
For the first time, the federal government is going to start backstopping mortgages of more than $1 million in high-cost housing markets like California and New York.
Mississippi River barge crisis eases as water levels begin to rise
A record-breaking drought throughout the Mississippi River basin is finally beginning to ease, The Gazette reports.
Baton Rouge shared workspace The Brewery readies for opening
So she decided to open The Brewery, a facility containing collaborative workspaces and meeting rooms.
Louisiana projected GDP drop means job growth also likely to slow in 2023
Most of Louisiana’s nine major metro areas are expected to see more job growth than initially expected through the rest of the year, but...
In addition to cutting costs, modularization is reducing construction injuries
The petrochemical industry is effectively reducing injuries and fatalities by integrating more modular components into its construction projects, according to a new feature from...
Is the US really careening toward a recession?
The overwhelming view among economists and Fed watchers is that the country is barreling toward a recession, The Washington Post reports.
Nungesser’s office touts ROI from Macy’s, Rose Parade floats
Money spent securing spots for Louisiana-themed floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Parade in Pasadena paid off for Louisiana’s tourism...
What managers need to know as pay transparency takes hold
By the beginning of 2023, 20% of all U.S. workers will be covered under pay transparency laws, requiring companies to disclose compensation information, a...
Local startup wins pitch competition for its twist on advertising
Aura Advertising Co. offers an advertising concept with a twist. The company partners with drivers for Uber, Lyft and ASAP to run its digital...
Metro Council to question Mayor Broome on budget
East Baton Rouge Metro Council members will have another chance Tuesday to quiz Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration about the mayor’s proposed $1.08 billion...
Do incentive systems encourage bad behavior on the part of employees?
In 2020, Wells Fargo paid $3 billion to settle claims that employees had committed widespread consumer abuses ranging from opening unauthorized accounts to forging...
Potash mines hampering ExxonMobil in Permian Basin
A vital crop nutrient that lies underground near oil and natural gas reserves is holding back ExxonMobil’s development of a key asset in the...
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday
Retailers are prepared for a blockbuster holiday shopping season following Black Friday, but consumers burned by the highest inflation in a generation may have other ideas.
How do you create a safe workplace? It starts with culture
Organizational flaws are usually to blame for a poor safety culture, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue. Fortunately, there’s a lot an...
Tips to take the nightmare out of networking
Inc. has compiled a few tricks to make networking easier for people who fall in the latter group
Louisiana rakes in $26.4M in taxes during first full year of legal sports betting
Louisiana’s first full year of legal sports betting resulted in more than $1.8 billion in wagers, generating over $26.4 million in taxes for the state.
Digital concealed handgun permits can now be displayed on LA Wallet
Louisiana residents can now add a legal, digital version of their Louisiana concealed handgun permit to LA Wallet,
Where to participate in Small Business Saturday in Baton Rouge
Small Business Saturday (held the day after Black Friday) is a great way to give back to the local market during the holiday season.
Expect a busy Baton Rouge airport this Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving travel rush is back at BTR.
