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Franchise tax exemption eliminates headache for most small businesses
Recently approved changes exempt the vast majority of Louisiana companies from the state’s franchise tax.
Flexible schedule more important to employees than working from home
Workers have the upper hand as employers raise wages and try to fill open jobs. Recent surveys reveal employees care more about flexible schedules than whether or not they go into the office, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Entergy seeking $450M from FEMA to bolster electric grid
Louisiana’s largest power company is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $450 million to make its electric grid more resilient.
January US jobs report likely to be a ‘hot mess,’ analysts warn
Analysts are using terms like “hot mess” to describe their expectations for the federal jobs report set for release Friday morning.
Measurement issues and data...
How Thomas Schumacher launched River Homes
Crowley native Thomas Schumacher grew up visiting False River with his father and brothers, and it would later become the inspiration for his property...
Crowds and bands slowly returning to Baton Rouge music venues
Live music venues have faced a number of setbacks since COVID began. Some closed for months while others have struggled to bring customers or bands back. But some local venues have started 2022 off strong.
AmmPower to build green hydrogen, ammonia facility at Port of South Louisiana
AmmPower Corp. has signed a letter of intent to develop a green hydrogen/ammonia facility for an undisclosed amount at the Port of South Louisiana,...
Rep Cap moving headquarters into Government Street property
Rep Cap, a Baton Rouge-based content marketing agency, has purchased the former Avo’s Food Mart on Government and plans to make the space its headquarters, the agency announced today.
Louisiana retains title for highest combined state and local sales taxes
Louisiana consumers pay the highest average combined state and local sales taxes in the nation, according to the latest report by Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
Baton Rouge metro unemployment rate lowest on record
The unemployment rate for the Baton Rouge metropolitan area fell to 3.2% in December compared to 3.5% in November, according to preliminary estimates the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Bascom Hunter acquires Houston firm Seamech
Baton Rouge aerospace and defense contractor Bascom Hunter continues its expansion with the acquisition of Texas-based Seamech, the local company announced today.
Parades are rolling: See this year’s Mardi Gras calendar
Mardi Gras is officially back in the Capital City.
Here is this year’s lineup of events, put together by 225 magazine.
Plans are accurate as of...
The Massage Emporium moving into Electric Depot
The Massage Emporium, a Baton Rouge-based spa, is moving into a building in Electric Depot on Government Street this spring.
Entrepreneur: Thomas Schumacher
Entrepreneur: Thomas Schumacher, inspired working in real estate along 30A, launched River Homes, a property management and vacation rentals company.
SEAL Teams veteran says leaders should focus on intentional adjustment over default reaction
You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond, so choose carefully and bring a positive mindset, U.S. Navy SEAL Teams veteran Scott Daly says.
Private payrolls nationwide drop by 300,000 in January
Private payrolls fell by 301,000 in January as surging coronavirus cases weighed on the labor job market, according to data released this morning by ADP.
Amedisys acquires Evolution Health, expanding into Texas markets
Baton Rouge-based Amedisys has signed an agreement to acquire Texas-based Evolution Health, a division of Evolution Healthcare, Amedisys announced today.
Baton Rouge Discovery Academy will open in 2023 at former Runnels School site
Baton Rouge Discovery Academy is opening a pre-K through fourth-grade location on the former Runnels School site on South Harrells Ferry Road.
Plans for direct flights from Baton Rouge to D.C. hit pandemic-induced snag
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s plans to put a $1 million grant toward direct flights to Washington, D.C., have been slowed due to the pandemic.
Nominations open for LSU 100 and Roaring 10 awards
LSU today announced it has opened nominations for the 2022 LSU 100, and LSU Roaring 10 awards.
