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KOK Wings & Things to open first Baton Rouge location in Electric Depot
Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things is opening a location in Electric Depot, with remodeling of the restaurant space already underway.
Merger creates one of the state’s largest web development companies
Two Lafayette web firms are partnering to create one of the largest web development companies in the state, Comit Developers announced this week.
BRAC announces launch of Baton Rouge Carbon Reduction Alliance
The alliance, made up mostly of industry representatives, aims to drive sustainable economic growth by positioning the Capital Region as a leader in energy transition
Last VooDoo BBQ in Capital Region closing Thursday
The last VooDoo BBQ franchise location in the Baton Rouge area is set to close Thursday, according to the listing agent for the space on Drusilla Lane.
Belle of Baton Rouge in talks with American Cruise Lines for regular stops
The Belle of Baton Rouge has a nonbinding agreement in place with American Cruise Lines to potentially make regular Baton Rouge stops once the Belle moves inland
Registration opens for third annual 225GIVES
Nonprofit registration for the third annual 225GIVES hosted by Capital Area United Way is now live on 225gives.org.
The event, slated for May 4, 2023,...
NFIB backs remote seller’s appeal of ruling involving Louisiana sales tax
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center today filed an amicus brief in the case Halstead Bead v. Richards at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
LSU researchers working with NASA on how to train an extraterrestrial workforce
As NASA prepares for a late-November launch for the Artemis I Moon Mission, LSU faculty are making preparations of their own to train a future-ready construction workforce in extraterrestrial construction.
Arizona business fighting Lousiana’s sales tax system for remote sellers
An Arizona business is appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals after a federal judge earlier this year dismissed its lawsuit challenging Louisiana's remote seller sales tax structure, The Center Square reports.
Roundup: Trade data / Shipwreck discovered / Medical marijuana
Regulations: A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data—a move trade experts say would make it more difficult...
Literary publication ‘Fine Print’ a passion project for Baton Rouge editor
Some say they first saw the owl splayed on a table in a Mid City antiques shop beside a stack of vintage nonfiction. Others...
Advanced digital skills equate to higher pay and job satisfaction
Income, satisfaction and job security are correlated to workers' digital skills, according to a recent survey of more than 30,000 employees and 3,000 hiring...
Natural gas investors leaving Marcellus for Haynesville
Capital from private investors and banks is leaving the Marcellus/Utica region and heading to the Haynesville Shale in Louisiana and east Texas, Marcellus Drilling...
Planning Commission to take up Kevin Nguyen’s proposed apartment complex
The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider approving Four Seasons, a proposed apartment complex on the south side of Burbank Drive east of South Kenilworth Parkway.
Growing number of companies charging workers for job training if they quit
A growing number of companies are charging their employees for the cost of their training when they quit, according to Reuters.
Red-hot warehouse market shows signs of slowing
A pandemic-driven boom in warehousing demand is showing signs of slowing, The Wall Street Journal reports, as companies grow more cautious about leasing in...
Small businesses expect holiday shoppers to spend more cautiously this year
Small businesses are stocking their shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving.
Eight questions for DDD’s new executive director
225 magazine checked in with Sayal about her vision for downtown, the new parking meters on its streets, and her most interesting—and surprising—past job.
Golf trainer to the pros, Baton Rouge native Kolby Tullier co-authors book
Since moving from Baton Rouge to Jupiter, Florida, five years ago to become performance director at professional athlete training center Joey D Golf, Kolby Tullier has added a new accomplishment to his resume: published author.
Auditor: State-backed insurer at risk of not being able to pay claims after major...
Louisiana’s state-backed property insurer of last resort might not have enough reinsurance to pay claims following a major hurricane, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reports.
