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Artificial intelligence is making it easier to start a business
New artificial intelligence technology is chipping away at the barriers to entry for aspiring entrepreneurs, who represent a meaningful segment of the U.S. population,...
Belle of Baton Rouge’s move inland gains approval from gaming board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board today approved plans to move the Belle of Baton Rouge’s gambling operations into the casino’s atrium and reopen the Belle’s hotel.
New Orleans-Baton Rouge passenger rail service mired in questions
While local officials have begun securing grants to build train platforms and stations for a proposed passenger rail line connecting Baton Rouge and New...
Electric bike store opens on Perkins Road
Electric bicycle retailer eBike Baton Rouge opened today on Perkins Road, two blocks east of Perkins Rowe.
Tentative rail deal would prevent ‘significant’ consequences for Louisiana
Freight rail companies and workers have reached a tentative deal ahead of Friday’s deadline, avoiding a strike, at least for now, that could threaten progress to alleviate supply-chain snags and inflation.
Number of remote workers has more than tripled since 2019
The number of Americans working remotely more than tripled in 2021 from 2019, according to new federal data, and the trend shows signs of...
Arts Council receives $1M investment from Shell for education initiatives
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge on Tuesday announced it has received a $1 million investment from Shell as it kicks off its...
Top CEOs have gloomier outlook than just a few months ago
How CEOs feel about the economy has been downgraded from "exuberant" to just "OK,” according to the latest survey from the Business Roundtable, which...
Mary Bird Perkins receives grant aimed at advancing equity in cancer care
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is one of seven cancer center treatment centers chosen to take part in the Merck Foundation’s new $20 million Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care program.
Gaming chair: Baton Rouge should remain a three-casino market
Ever since L’Auberge Casino & Hotel opened in 2012, there has been talk about whether Baton Rouge could support three casinos.
Stab’s hires new executive chef who plans to shake up menu
Stab’s Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge today announced it has hired New Orleans native Bernard Carmouche as executive chef.
Carmouche, who started his...
Baton Rouge industry will feel impact if there’s a rail strike
Government officials and businesses are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike that would paralyze shipments of everything from crude and clothing to cars,
Richard Bliss: How to unleash the power of LinkedIn
Richard Bliss is a LinkedIn expert and social media coach, not a paleontologist. However, he warns business executives who give little thought to their...
Dawn of a new day
Whether it’s a push for renewable energy or net-zero emissions, experts are confident Louisiana’s petrochemical sector will evolve, adapt and thrive.
They started right here
A sampling of Baton Rouge standout companies that have made their way beyond the Capital Region to new heights.
Creating stormwater utility district on Metro Council agenda
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will consider creating a Stormwater Public Utility District that would allow the city-parish to charge a fee to...
Baton Rouge’s growing Black Chamber of Commerce fostering entrepreneurs
In 2021, the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. grew 38% from pre-pandemic numbers—becoming the fastest-growing entrepreneurial group, according to Bloomberg.
In Baton Rouge,...
Small business should benefit from additional IRS funding
The Inflation Reduction Act's $80 billion infusion into the Internal Revenue Service could help lift an overwhelmed agency, which has a backlog of millions...
Louisiana ranks 17th for retaining college graduates
A recent “brain drain” analysis of how many college graduates stay in the state where they studied has both good news and bad news for Louisiana, depending on how you want to look at it.
Emergent Method to consult on Kansas State University’s strategic plan
Baton Rouge-based Emergent Method was selected in July to support Kansas State University’s strategic planning initiative called Next-Gen K-State, launched Monday, the consulting firm...
