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US surgeon general calls for workplace management styles to change
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants managers to take a good, hard look at what they could do to improve mental health and well-being...
Feds to plug dozens of old, leaky oil wells in Louisiana wildlife havens
Many of Louisiana’s most prized and protected natural landscapes are dotted with the leaking, rusty remnants of the oil industry’s boom years, NOLA.com reports.
Metro Council to take up stormwater district repeal, money for River Center
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is set to consider repealing the stormwater utility district they created a little more than a month ago.
Startup tips from the founder of smart vending machine firm PopCom
For serial entrepreneur Dawn Dickson, brilliant business ideas can often come from anywhere, including an existing business.
LABI announces annual Free Enterprise Award winners
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners, with a few active in the Capital Region.
LMOGA president: Oil industry must get greener to remain vital
Global demand is pushing toward cleaner energy and Louisiana must follow, according to an oil and gas industry leader, reports Houma Today.
“If we are...
Louisiana ranks 39th for business tax climate, up three spots from year ago
In what’s become something of an annual tradition, the Tax Foundation once again doesn’t think much of Louisiana’s business tax climate, ranking it 39th on its 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Every Louisiana casino will eventually move inland, gaming chair predicts
Both of downtown Baton Rouge’s river-adjacent casinos are preparing to move inland as part of major upgrades to the properties.
Roundup: Early voting / Home prices / Reading scores
Polls open: Early voting for the Nov. 8 election in Louisiana begins today and continues through Nov. 1. Louisiana residents who want to vote...
Large number of postings can overstate strength of job market
For most of the past year there have been nearly two open jobs for each person looking for work in the U.S.
As shipping costs continue to rise, companies make moves to adjust
Rising shipping costs are primed to squeeze profits for businesses of all sizes this holiday season, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Entrepreneurs and executives say...
Companies along 10/12 corridor embracing culture of change
The industrial market is changing, and some Louisianans are finding opportunities in that change. Economic volatility, environmental mandates, geopolitics and a variety of other factors are prompting companies to innovate and adapt in order to survive.
Shell, Huntsman, Georgia-Pacific seeking new ITEP exemptions
Shell Chemical’s planned $512 million lubricant plant at its existing facility in Geismar headlines the Capital Region projects seeking Industrial Tax Exemption Program relief from local property taxes.
Dallas-based Tap Innovations tops LSU 100 rankings
Dallas-based Tap Innovations has been named the fastest-growing company owned or led by an LSU alumnus.
LSU announced its annual LSU 100 rankings this afternoon....
Louisiana Lottery sales dip during 2022 fiscal year
Louisiana Lottery sales slumped some in 2022 after a record year in 2021, though revenues remained high, contributing $191.2 million
Local chemical logistics provider LMR acquired by Grammer Logistics
Baton Rouge-based transportation company Logistics Management Resources Inc., or LMR, has been acquired by Grammer Logistics.
YMCA weighs replacement of Foster Drive location
YMCA of the Capital Area officials are considering replacing the organization’s Foster Drive location.
McCollister: Early voting starts this week; his picks for Nov. 8 election
Editor’s note: These endorsements are solely those of the author; Business Report does not make political endorsements.
Important statewide and local elections are set for...
TAF calls out other schools after LSU fined for fans storming field
LSU football was fined $250,000 by the Southeastern Conference on Sunday for its third field-storming incident since 2014 following the Tigers’ win against Ole...
Zachary schools sit atop new rankings from education research platform
Zachary Community Public Schools is the best school district in the state, according to a recent ranking, The Center Square reports.
The ranking from education...
