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Navy Seal veteran Scott Daly’s ‘Elevate Your Leadership’ message? ‘High performance isn’t magic’
U.S. Navy SEAL Teams veteran Scott Daly learned at a young age that resiliency made more of an impact than raw talent when it...
Gov. Edwards urges mitigation measures to slow omicron spread
Gov. John Bel Edwards addressed the fifth wave of COVID-19 during a news conference this afternoon, urging Louisiana residents to adhere to measures aimed...
Where will coworking spaces fit into the future of offices?
Spaces, an international coworking provider, recently opened its first Louisiana location at Perkins Rowe, adding 18,000 square feet to Baton Rouge’s inventory of shared office space.
Despite supply shortages, some local retailers see record holiday sales
Supply shortages meant retailers across the country had to order earlier and be more flexible. Despite these issues, some local retailers saw record high sales.
Stories to remember from 2021: Half of business-backed tax overhaul passes
Voters in November approved a state constitutional amendment that triggers a complex tax swap, lowering income tax rates while giving up constitutional protection for...
2021’s biggest restaurant openings in Baton Rouge
A spot that coined the term “brunch-ish. A stylish restaurant that serves shrimp corn dogs; cotton candy; and s’mores over mini fireplaces. And coffee...
Capital Region unemployment dips in November
The proportion of the Baton Rouge area’s civilian labor force that was unemployed fell from 3.7% in October to 3.5% last month, according to...
A deep dive inside the most unusual job market in American history
It might be difficult to remember what the U.S. economy looked like a year ago. The contrast is stark.
The unemployment rate was 6.7%, with...
BRAC touts 2021 new business and expansion success
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s year-end lookback includes 17 new business or expansion announcements representing 1,800 new direct jobs and $8 billion in capital investment.
Stories to remember from 2021: Orgeron’s fall from grace
Ed Orgeron was not LSU’s first (or second) choice to lead its football program after firing Les Miles. But he led the team to a national championship in 2019, putting together arguably the greatest season in college football history.
New rules for attorney advertising require disclaimers
Louisiana attorneys are required to follow new rules governing their advertising starting Jan. 1.
Baton Rouge auto dealers faced shortages but also saw sales grow in 2021
It’s been an up and down year for auto dealers in Baton Rouge and across the country as sales have soared but products have been in short supply. Daily Report asked some local dealers to share their experiences from the past year.
More companies automatically enrolling employees in 401(k) plans
More employers are putting their workers’ retirement savings on autopilot, automatically enrolling new hires into their 401(k) plans, CNBC reports.
Shipping companies launch new strategies to ease freight delays
Businesses rattled by high logistics costs and freight bottlenecks over the past several months are extending the workarounds they adopted and taking on new strategies to ease supply chain pain in the new year.
Where to go for New Year’s Eve in Baton Rouge
Bouncing back from last year’s lackluster, and largely virtual, New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Capital Region is preparing for all sorts of out-with-the-old excitement...
Stories to remember from 2021: Flood insurance uncertainty
On Oct. 1, the federal government made major changes to the National Flood Insurance Program over howls of protest from members of Louisiana’s congressional...
Workers’ compensation rates dropping by more than 10% next year
Louisiana’s insurance commissioner has approved the annual loss cost filing of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, for a 10.5% reduction in workers’ compensation rates, the Louisiana Department of Insurance announced Tuesday.
The biggest business moments of the past year
The coronavirus didn't stop disrupting business in 2021, but for many small business owners, this was the year their company rebounded from 2020’s economic...
Stories to remember from 2021: Economic recovery
Last year, Louisiana was one of the first epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic. But this year, with effective vaccines widely available and the coronavirus seemingly in retreat, life was starting to feel almost normal.
Local executive helped run company while deployed in Iraq
A lot of business managers and owners have faced challenges over the past two years, though most haven’t tried to run a company while helping to protect Baghdad from ISIS.
