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Richard Bliss: How executive digital presence can drive company growth
Your competitors are not just outspending you on traditional marketing—they’re outmaneuvering you in digital spaces where your customers are making buying decisions before your...
What the rebrand to Prisma means for the former Vivid Ink
Longtime Baton Rouge print and marketing services provider Vivid Ink officially rebranded this week under the Prisma name, following its acquisition by the Phoenix-based...
These Baton Rouge nightlife venues are launching an AI-powered safety network
Four Baton Rouge nightlife venues are partnering on what they describe as a first-of-its-kind safety initiative for the city’s club scene—one that leverages AI...
Waste Pro buys tract on Florida Boulevard to expand operations
Waste Pro, a privately owned waste collection company, has purchased an 18-acre tract along Florida Boulevard as part of its ongoing expansion in Louisiana.
The...
Work is set to begin on a ‘critical’ industrial roadway in Ascension Parish
Construction is about to begin on a new roadway in Ascension Parish that officials say will help unlock billions of dollars in industrial development.
The...
A new microbrewery is set to open in St. Francisville this month
St. Francisville’s burgeoning North Commerce development is about to welcome its newest tenant: a microbrewery.
The new business, Bayou Sara Brewing Co., is set to...
Unemployment claims continue downward trend
Initial unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Continued unemployment claims 9/27 by Holly Duchmann
Report highlights link between education credentials and wages in Louisiana
The Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette has released its 150-page report on the relationship between education credentials and employment outcomes, underscoring how...
How scary is the 13th Gate? Check out these haunted house rankings
Baton Rouge-based 13th Gate has been named one of the top haunted houses in North America by HauntWorld.
The local haunted house is one of...
Don Harkey: Businesses face a ‘perfect storm’ in the workforce
Employers in the U.S. are facing a “perfect storm” of workforce challenges—one driven by low employee engagement, demographic shifts and looming retirements.
That’s according to...
Loren Scott predicts 21,600 new jobs for Capital Region over the next two years
The Baton Rouge metro could gain 10,500 jobs next year and another 11,100 in 2027, making the area the fastest growing in the state...
How the Best Places to Work are putting AI to work
Artificial intelligence may be the hottest topic in business, but for the Best Places to Work it’s more than a buzzword—it’s a tool they’re...
Cracking the code of the Best Places to Work
A few years ago, Provident Resources Group couldn’t crack the Best Places to Work list. Instead of giving up, CFO Marla Scannicchio and her...
Meet the first four startups to tap into the new Louisiana Growth Fund
In a Monday afternoon round-table discussion, state economic development officials formally announced the first four companies to receive investments through the newly launched Louisiana...
St. Francisville is expanding the boundaries of its cultural district
The St. Francisville Cultural District is growing.
On Oct. 1, the district’s boundaries will expand along Commerce Street and Burnett Road to include a number...
See where LSU placed on the latest ‘Wall Street Journal’ best colleges list
LSU ranks No. 179 in Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings—up nine spots from where the university ranked last year.
Here’s...
Fewer Louisianans filed for unemployment last week
Initial unemployment claims 9/20
Continued unemployment claims 9/20
St. George mayor wants a multiuse sports and events space for the city
St. George Mayor Dustin Yates is pursuing an indoor multiuse sports and community space that he says would improve the quality of life parishwide.
The...
Lee Michaels to expand flagship Baton Rouge location
Aiming to meet rising demand in the luxury watch market, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is expanding its flagship Bocage store on Corporate Boulevard.
The retailer...
Area housing market mirrors national move toward balance
U.S. existing-home sales were essentially flat in August as high borrowing costs and tight supply continued to squeeze the lower end of the market,...
