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State has transferred sections of 20 roadways to EBR under program
Fred Raiford, director of transportation for East Baton Rouge Parish, sees upsides and downsides in the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Waitr to deliver auto parts, electrical products
Lafayette-based Waitr today announced it will expand the range of products it delivers to include auto parts, electrical products, alcohol and more, through a partnership with software company Elite EXTRA.
US retailers scale back hiring as fears of an economic slowdown mount
After going on a frenzied hiring spree for a year and a half to meet surging shopper demand, America's retailers are starting to temper...
Holding the line against inflation
With the economy recovering from the pandemic, Capital Region businesses are now dealing with inflation and the possibility of a recession.
Lettermans spinoff sees potential for nationwide growth
Ever since Charles Perret Jr. bought Lettermans, a Baton Rouge printing and document management firm, in 1983, the company has embraced new technology, says son and 25-year company veteran Chuck Perret.
How to make Slack work better for you
San Francisco-based engineer Russell Handorf says there’s one sound he wouldn’t be surprised to hear in his nightmares: the unmistakable knock brush from the workplace chat app Slack.
Will four-day workweeks become standard across most industries?
The concept of a four-day workweek, which sounds appealing to workers, but may be alarming to employers, is beginning to take off in some industries.
A legislative session to remember
State legislators, flush with federal dollars, spent heavily on infrastructure projects while avoiding fiscal challenges on the horizon.
Boardrooms becoming more politically polarized
U.S. boardrooms have become more Republican and more partisan over the past 10 years, according to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research
Baton Rouge’s newest restaurants and cafes run the gamut
After restaurant openings slowed in 2020 and 2021, the local industry is a flurry of activity once again.
The first six months of 2022 have...
Paperwork burden increasingly gnaws at small businesses
If you think you are pushing more paperwork than ever, you're not alone, Inc. reports.
Louisiana tops list of states hit hardest by inflation
A recent study shows Southern states have been hit hardest by raging inflation and Louisiana tops the list, The Center Square reports.
When considering change...
Successful business leaders focus more on managing their energy than time
In the workplace, people often focus too much on managing their time, and not on managing their energy, according to a new feature from Inc.
Here Today Gone Tomorrow thrift store closes
Burbank Drive thrift store Here Today Gone Tomorrow announced via Facebook this weekend that it is closing for good.
The store operated for more than...
Former CEO challenges Relief Telemed bankruptcy claims
The former CEO of Relief Telemed is objecting to the company’s proposed bankruptcy settlement.
A return to growth
Shaking off the impact of the pandemic, 60 Top 100 companies posted revenue gains in 2021, with 20 of those growing by more than 25%.
Expanding Louisiana passenger rail service will be a long journey
Louisiana is rich in passenger train lore with its City of New Orleans locomotive the subject of the iconic 1971 song written by and first recorded by Steve Goodman and later covered by Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson.
Bosses offering midyear raises, bonuses to retain workers
To deal with cost-of-living increases and the need to retain workers in the still-tough labor market, a growing number of large employers are raising salaries in the middle of the year or giving workers special bonuses
First look inside Soulshine Kitchen and Bar
Chimes Street’s newest restaurant is serving up Southern comfort foods.
Fleur de Lis Pizza closes doors indefinitely
Fleur de Lis Pizza on Government Street this weekend announced it would close its doors indefinitely after 76 years in business.
