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Companies shrinking their cash buffers
Companies are whittling down the cash buffers they built early on during the pandemic, putting capital to work through acquisitions, buybacks and, in some...
Property owner fears new Murphy’s bar will be step back for North Gate neighborhood
Brian Anderson, a Metairie architect who owns three residential buildings on West Chimes Street
Barracuda Taco coming to Baton Rouge this fall
New Orleans restaurant Barracuda Taco will open a location on the corner of Government Street and St. Rose Avenue, near Baton Rouge High School.
Baton Rouge Metro able to escape rash of delays plaguing airline industry
Although flight delays across the U.S. and internationally have been staggering of late—with Forbes recently reporting there have been as many as 10,000 in recent days—Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has not suffered any impacts
Martin Wine Cellar expands offerings with deli sandwiches, salads
For years, Martin Wine Cellar’s New Orleans and Metairie locations have been known not just for their interesting wines, but also as great spots...
Shaw Center water leak temporarily closes LSU Museum of Art, Tsunami Sushi
A water leak on the top level of the Shaw Center for the Arts earlier this week forced Tsunami Sushi and the LSU Museum of Art to close Wednesday, WBRZ-TV reports.
Vivid Ink launches division to serve legal market
Vivid Ink Graphics has opened a new division focused on serving the legal community.
Mortgage rates bounce back up; lending industry hit with layoffs
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates were back up this week, just as the latest government data shows inflation has not slowed
The eight most most important soft skills employers are looking for
According to a new survey from job search website ZipRecruiter, 93% of employers are looking for candidates who possess various soft skills, CNBC reports.
Whereas...
Rep. Mike Johnson pitches child support payments for expecting parents
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., has introduced a bill paving the way for people who are pregnant to receive child support payments prior to...
Baton Rouge ‘new normal’ is reduced workplace travel
Workplace travel in the Baton Rouge area has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, but that may reflect the Capital Region’s shift toward hybrid and remote work, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
CNBC ranks Louisiana as 48th best state for business
Louisiana came in at No. 48 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business ranking, beating out just Alaska and Mississippi.
CNBC ranked states based on...
Nursing home industry response to pandemic, Hurricane Ida fuels changes
Louisiana’s nursing home industry found itself reeling from a series of unfortunate and catastrophic events the last couple of years.
New Salad Station planned for Gonzales
A new Salad Station franchise is slated to open in Prairieville within the next 12 months, according to a press release celebrating the brand’s 10-year anniversary.
Job recruiters scouting potential hires from Slack networking groups
Employers are catching onto a new Slack trend: hiring workers from Slack-specific networking groups as part of the unending war for talent, Inc. reports.
Slack...
A behind-the-scenes look at the LSU Museum of Art
Local art enthusiasts are probably familiar with the LSU Museum of Art, located on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge.
‘You can either rise and shine or rise and whine,’ Jon Gordon tells forum
Jon Gordon authored the book The Power of Positive Leadership and has spoken before hundreds of organizations about the value and principles of positive leadership
A troubling situation
How nursing homes responded to the pandemic and hurricane evacuation has given a black eye to the politically powerful industry, sparking legislative changes.
Aerospace and defense contractor Bascom Hunter acquires TelGaAs Inc.
Bascom Hunter recently announced it has acquired TelGaAs Inc. The acquisition strengthens and expands Bascom Hunter’s radiofrequency capabilities.
Virtual meetings stymie creativity, teamwork
Virtual meetings hinder creative collaboration, according to new research.
But even if the pandemic abates enough for a return to normal, the latest evidence indicates...
