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Speed cameras coming to Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Motorists traveling the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge will soon be greeted with new signage, increased fines, and speed cameras under legislation signed by Gov. John...
Businesses must take steps now as gasoline prices expected to keep rising
For the first time, a gallon of regular gas now costs $5 on average nationwide, even though it hasn’t crept up quite that high in Baton Rouge, yet. The soaring cost of gasoline is bad news for businesses, on many accounts.
Hiring managers easing education, experience requirements to fill positions
Without enough traditional applicants for open jobs, companies have broadened their scope and dropped requirements that would have been considered the bare minimum before...
ExxonMobil CEO says oil markets could be tight for years
ExxonMobil executives believe global oil markets could remain tight for another three to five years, largely because of a lack of investment since the pandemic began, Bloomberg reports.
Companies revising financial plans, buying back debt as interest rates climb
Companies are buying back debt, pushing out maturities and reviewing cash-management strategies as they sharpen their focus on financing costs as interest rates continue...
Best of 225 winners to be unveiled June 28
The 2022 Best of 225 party, where this year’s winners will be unveiled in 225 magazine’s July edition, is one week from today on June 28.
Five Guys franchise near LSU’s North Gate closes
The Five Guys franchise on Highland Road near LSU’s North Gate has closed, the listing agent confirms.
Six lessons first-time entrepreneurs can’t afford to ignore
The first year of launching your own business can be the hardest. It's a never-ending roller coaster that brings with it ecstasy, pain, and...
US charitable giving reached record high in 2021
Charitable giving in the U.S. reached a record $485 billion in 2021, though the increase did not keep pace with inflation, according to a report this morning offering a comprehensive look at American philanthropy.
Plenty of federal funding but labor shortages stymie infrastructure work
Construction projects across the U.S. are running short on labor just as $1 trillion in federal infrastructure money starts to kick in, leading companies...
Williams Jet Center owners plan further development in north Baton Rouge
The owners of Williams Jet Center say they are buying more land near the airport for their own business and future development.
Nexus Louisiana president and CEO stepping down
After 14 years at Nexus Louisiana, CEO and president Genevieve Silverman is stepping down from her role at the organization.
According to Nexus, Silverman personally...
Baton Rouge entrepreneur injured in North Carolina plane crash
A Baton Rouge entrepreneur was injured Thursday when a small plane he was in crashed near a North Carolina campground.
Louisiana sports betting revenue drops in May
Louisiana's sports betting continued a downward trend in May, which experts believe is tied to raging inflation, The Center Square reports.
Plan to revitalize Perkins underpass faces bureaucratic hurdles
Many fans of the Perkins Road overpass area agree that it succeeds despite some challenging design conditions.
Following generation ‘alert,’ regulators keeping close eye on summer power usage
Last week, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional power grid that includes Louisiana, issued a “maximum generation alert.”
Treasury Secretary Yellen open to gas tax holiday
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that she expects the U.S. economy to slow in the months ahead, but that a recession is not...
Ways for your business to grow, even in a volatile environment
With declines in tech and retail stock prices, rising inflation and interest rates, and persistent supply chain issues, 2022 is turning out to be...
Check out this Father’s Day gift guide from ‘225’
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to decide what to get for those special guys in our life.
A list from 225 magazine highlights...
Louisiana legislative auditor, CPRA at odds over federal funds monitoring
The Louisiana legislative auditor contends that the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is not complying with requirements to monitor the millions of federal dollars...
