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Visual effects production studio Crafty Apes awarded grant from Epic Games
Crafty Apes, the visual effects company that opened a production facility in Celtic Studios in March 2020, has been awarded an Epic MegaGrant by...
Latest ruling in Stanford Ponzi scheme could be worth more than $50M
Victims of Allen Stanford’s Ponzi scheme could be entitled to a share of more than $50 million recovered from the scheme’s largest investor.
LSU will co-lead new hub for National Innovation NetworkÂ
LSU today announced it has been selected as one of the lead organizations for a new, National Science Foundation-funded regional hub that aims to...
Homebuyers regain a bit of leverage as housing market slows
Years of soaring home prices and sharply higher mortgage rates remain hurdles for many would-be homebuyers, but new data shows that they're regaining some leverage at the negotiating table as the housing market slows.
Council member touts potential for north Baton Rouge grocery store
East Baton Rouge Metro Council member Darryl Hurst says a new study indicates a full-service grocery store would be feasible at the intersection of Joor and Prescott roads.Â
Louisiana median worker pay higher than several other Southeastern statesÂ
Median worker pay has risen 9% in Louisiana since December 2020, with the median annual salary sitting at $53,200 in August, according to the...
US initial jobless claims fall to lowest level since MayÂ
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level since May despite repeated attempts by the Federal Reserve...
The top 10 biggest turnoffs for applicants in job postings
Last month, job growth exceeded expectations with 528,000 new jobs being added, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But employers are still struggling...
Porch Light Grill in Prairieville announces closure
The Porch Light Grill, a seafood restaurant on Perkins Road in Prairieville, announced its closure at the end of last month after about three...
Green Heart Meals moving headquarters and commissary to Gonzales
Ready-to-eat meal provider Green Heart Meals is moving its headquarters and commissary to Gonzales, which is set to open next week.
The company is moving...
Bennet’s Water Ski and Wakeboard School teaches next generation of skiersÂ
For Jay Bennett, teaching water-ski and wakeboard enthusiasts brings his life passion full circle.Â
Alongside his wife, Anne, he runs Bennett’s Water Ski and Wakeboard...
LABI releases annual legislative scorecardÂ
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today released its 2022 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting legislators inside the state Capitol who supported pro-business legislation in...
Baton Rouge port saw 24% increase in ship traffic in 2021Â
Traffic and tonnage through the Port of Greater Baton Rouge increased significantly in 2021 as the facility continued improvements and prepared for construction to...
Six Baton Rouge businesses make LSU’s Roaring 10 listÂ
LSU today released its annual list of the 100 fastest-growing companies owned or led by LSU graduates.Â
While the firms are not ranked by revenue—that...
Companies resort to ‘labor hoarding’ to navigate economic uncertainties
A who's who of economists just added a reason to the long list that explains why you're having such a hard time hiring right...
Metro Council begins investigation of CATS board members
A Metro Council committee plans to meet today to begin the process of evaluating and possibly removing members of the Capital Area Transit System...
LSU ranks among top 100 universities worldwide granted U.S. utility patents
LSU ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide granted U.S. utility patents in 2021, marking the fourth time in six years it has achieved...
Baton Rouge gets first mobile wedding chapel
New Baton Rouge events and rental company Sips To Soiree’s, which launched Sept. 1, this week rolled out the city's first mobile wedding chapel.Â
The...
Bernhard Capital launches infrastructure platform with investment in Grace Hebert CurtisÂ
Bernhard Capital Partners Management LP, a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, has launched a dedicated architecture, engineering and...
40th anniversary issue: Celebrating the past while casting a vision of the Baton Rouge...
The 'Business Report' 40th anniversary issues chronicles the key news and trends since 1982, while also looking at the region's economic future.
