GET DAILY REPORT FREE
Local software startup Resilia secures $35M in venture capital funding
Founded by Baton Rouge-area native and LSU alumnus Sevetri Wilson, software startup Resilia announced it has raised $35 million in its latest round of venture capital funding.
‘Family glitch’ fix can relieve pressure on employer health insurance costs
The federal government has fixed the “family glitch” that prevented spouses and dependents from getting subsidized individual health insurance policies
Oil giants rake in record profits amid high energy prices
Oil companies brought in record profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.
‘Iron Claw’ with Zac Efron begins filming; ‘Half Baked 2’ seeks background actors
The Iron Claw, a scripted film starring Zac Efron, is filming in Baton Rouge now through Dec. 2, a local casting company working with the production says
Roundup: Coastal settlement / Rail strike possibility / Electric school buses
Moving forward: A stalled $100 million settlement between a dozen parishes and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. over alleged damage to Louisiana's coast is moving ahead after...
Monitoring individual employees isn’t the way to boost productivity
Ever since workers moved from offices to work-from-home setups, companies have worried about how they’re spending their time.
Restaurant hours nationwide remain shorter following COVID restrictions
Restaurants have trimmed their weekly operating hours by 7.5%, or 6.4 hours, compared with pre-pandemic schedules, according to a new report from Datassential.
As CNBC...
Experts at LSU weigh in on impact of historically low Mississippi River
During October, the Mississippi River has seen record low levels from Illinois to Louisiana.
Fossil fuel demand predicted to peak in next few years
Global demand for fossil fuels could peak starting later this decade, according to a prominent energy forecaster
SEC cracking down on fans rushing field after last weekend in Tiger Stadium
They are iconic moments in college football: Fans rushing the field to celebrate landmark victories, almost all with joyous intentions of honoring their team's success.
Avian flu outbreak not affecting local Thanksgiving turkey supply so far
The latest avian flu outbreak has not affected the local supply of Thanksgiving turkeys yet, says Associated Grocers corporate public relations specialist Roeshawn Peters.
Positive feedback is the way to go if you want your workers to improve
Imagine the outrage if a manager screamed at a sales clerk for not approaching customers quickly enough the way that a coach might yell at a player on the field.
US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%
The U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates.
Health care premiums expected to rise, forcing tough choices for companies
It cost an average of $22,463 to cover a family through employer-sponsored health insurance in 2022, according to an annual benefits survey from the Kaiser Family
US retail inventories increase 0.4% in September from August
Adjusted retail inventories for September were estimated at an end-of-month level of $744 billion, an increase of 0.4% from August 2022 and a 22.2% jump from September 2021
New Zee Zee’s planned for former George’s location
The former location of a popular Baton Rouge restaurant may soon be back in business with a familiar name.
Feral hogs cost Louisiana more than $90M annually
From rooting up crops to destroying farm infrastructure, Louisiana’s growing population of feral hogs causes $91.1 million in damage to agricultural and timber lands...
Midterm elections have historically been good for stock investors
The Nov. 8 midterm election could be a positive event for shareholders, who’ve seen major indexes drop into bear market territory this year—more than 20% below recent highs.
New Ochsner urgent care clinic under construction near LSU campus
A new Ochsner urgent care clinic is under construction at the intersection of Lee and Burbank drives, near the LSU campus,
State association head predicts multiyear construction boom
Louisiana could experience a boom in construction activity over the next five to six years, says Ken Naquin, CEO of Louisiana Associated General Contractors.
