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Inside Southern Bicycle’s new location on Perkins Road
It wasn’t easy for Southern Bicycle Co. to close The Bicycle Shop, its Highland Road store at the edge of LSU’s campus, earlier this year. But
Alvarez Construction will build headquarters at new office park
Alvarez Construction is preparing to build new headquarters in the Parks at Bayou Fountain, a new office park near the intersection of Highland Road and Burbank Drive.
How to pack your carry-on bag like a pro for your next business trip
Your carry-on will be your best travel companion this summer, whether you’re heading out for a vacation or a business meeting in another city.
Seven qualities of effective leaders
A recent study from Google, which talked to 900 startup leaders in more than 40 countries, found that all leaders share seven essential traits, Inc. reports.
New state law opens NIL floodgates for MatchPoint Connection
MatchPoint Connection, a Baton Rouge firm that connects brands with influencers, has facilitated $760,000 in executed contracts with LSU athletes looking to market their name, image and likeness this month alone, CEO Brian Oliver says.
Concordia Bank begins construction at Rouzan
Vidalia-based Concordia Bank and Trust has begun building a one-story, 4,588-square-foot branch on a property it purchased last August
Why there may be another wave of retail bankruptcies
The retail industry is up against a potential wave of bankruptcies following a monthslong slowdown in restructuring activity, according to CNBC.
The number of distressed...
Capital Region home flipping up 35% in first quarter of 2022
The number of houses or condos flipped in the Baton Rouge area during the first three months of this year was up almost 35% compared to the previous quarter and more than 160% compared to last year, a real estate data firm says.
Troublemakers rejoice! You’re needed at the office
Whenever a business experiences major public backlash to a decision, Luvvie Ajayi Jones always asks the same question: "Who was in that meeting who did not say something?"
Women are leading the nation’s entrepreneurship charge
Women and minorities have been fueling the U.S. boom in business creation over the past two years, Bloomberg reports.
Job market remains robust as initial unemployment claims dip further
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the U.S. job market remains robust despite high inflation and myriad other economic pressures.
Carissa Graves joining BRAF as senior administrator
Carissa Graves, the wife of Congressman Garret Graves, has been hired by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to boost the nonprofit’s philanthropic base. She will join BRAF in a senior role beginning July 1.
Louisiana near US basement on income growth
Louisiana workers’ personal income grew at a 2% annual rate in the first quarter of this year, slower than all but three states and...
Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar planning stand-alone location near Prairieville
The business owners behind Our Mom’s Restaurant and Bar are planning to open a third restaurant after closing on a 3.4-acre property.
SBA looks to grow microlending, expand small business contracting
Expanding access to small loans and helping contractors get federal infrastructure work are priorities for the U.S. Small Business Administration in Louisiana, SBA regional administrator Ted James says.
Teen employment appears strong for second summer in a row
The summer of 2021 was the strongest in years for U.S. teenagers seeking work. Beset by labor shortages, businesses trying to come back from...
Small businesses urge SEC to back off on proposed climate disclosures
Small businesses, which are typically outside the domain of the Securities and Exchange Commission, say the regulator’s proposal on climate disclosures will saddle them...
Big companies rescinding job offers to recruits
Companies in a range of industries are beginning to rescind job offers they made just a few months ago, despite the strong labor market.
Recession or not, bankers urge business owners to prepare for rocky times
Business owners might be a little more cautious than usual, but the sorts of things they should be doing aren’t necessarily all that different from how they normally run their business, bankers say.
Can natural gas generate power with fewer emissions?
North Carolina-based NET Power says it has the technology to create cleaner energy using natural gas, by burning it through a method that produces far fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
