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Global supply chain gridlock largely result of chassis shortage
Transportation executives trying to manage the supply chain gridlock that’s frustrating U.S. businesses say the ability to clear the bottlenecks rests largely on a simple piece of steel and wheels that has long been an afterthought in global shipping, The Wall Street Journal reports.
From Greek to Vietnamese: A guide to international coffees in Baton Rouge
Where to seek out coffee's many different international preparations right here in Baton Rouge
Pennington part of team studying ‘long COVID’
One of the major side effects of COVID-19, long COVID, can leave a person sick long after they recover from the virus itself.
Cars running into new medians on Government Street following “road diet”
State officials are in the process of turning Government Street over to East Baton Rouge Parish following the street’s “road diet” transformation, though a few roadblocks remain, WBRZ-TV reports.
Home-school trend has entrepreneur switching from 3-D printers to education
Capital Region entrepreneur Craig Billings is out of the business of manufacturing 3-D printers and on to a new brand serving the education market, particularly the growing home-schooling sector.
‘LaPolitics’: Changes coming to Legislative Fiscal Office
Quite a few folks at the state Capitol were taken by surprise last week when Legislative Fiscal Officer Christopher Keaton announced his retirement before the Joint Budget Committee. Keaton, who has served in the post for a year and a half, will officially exit state employment next week.
‘Business Report’ Publisher Rolfe McCollister’s endorsements for upcoming election
Early voting for the upcoming Louisiana election begins tomorrow with local judges, constitutional amendments and a mill renewal for the Capital Area Transit System...
LSU energy deal set to go before Board of Supervisors
After nearly a yearlong negotiation, LSU has finalized a deal with two private partners to modernize and operate the energy system on the main...
Child care shortages forcing women to leave the workforce
Children are back to school and day cares this fall, but child care worker shortages are affecting households across the country and in Louisiana, sidelining some women’s careers.
OLOL, LSU partnering on pre-med education
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and LSU Health New Orleans’ Baton Rouge campus will partner to provide “an immersive experience” for pre-medical students at LSU, officials say.
Former Saints player Glenn Foster Jr.’s countertop brand outfitting hotels, apartments
A winning mindset has spelled success for Glenn Foster Jr., a former New Orleans Saints defensive end turned entrepreneur. Just a few years off...
Want to bet on badminton or lawn bowling? State says it’s allowed
Most gamblers are familiar with professional football and basketball, but the Louisiana Gaming Control Board has included 31 sports that are legal to bet on in its new catalog as the state's newly-created sports wagering industry gets up and running, The News Star reports.
Moxey, Citizens Bank and Trust team up on cross promotion
Baton Rouge-based community currency Moxey is partnering with Citizens Bank and Trust
Opposition to tax amendments beginning to take shape
The Louisiana Budget Project this week sent direct mail urging voters to oppose Amendment 2, which would trigger major changes to the state’s tax structure—changes that business interests support.
BRAC board announces support for CATS millage renewal
The board of directors of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced its support for the tax millage renewal of the Capital Area Transit System, which will appear on the Nov. 13 ballot.
Application process for funding to fix Louisiana water systems hits snags
As the deadline for communities to apply for funding to fix their water and sewer systems approaches, lawmakers are still struggling to untangle the application process.
Mezzo Technologies, Tin Roof didn’t meet ITEP requirements, so now what?
With greater scrutiny around compliance of companies that receive property tax abatements under the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program, the Metro Council will be asked to weigh in on whether two local companies that fell out of compliance should be allowed to continue receiving the tax break.
How to protect your business from cybersecurity threats
Cybersecurity breaches are an increasingly large threat to big and small businesses as they move more operations online, and two cybersecurity professionals shared their advice on how to protect against becoming a victim, in Business Report’s latest webcast.
Shorter workweek proves win-win for companies, employees in study
The coronavirus pandemic has caused businesses around the world to question how work gets done, but even before COVID-19 struck, researchers in Iceland were already conducting trials of a shorter workweek that involved about 2,500 workers.
In era of student debt, MBAs can still pay off
Many students who borrow money to enroll in graduate school get caught in student debt, but getting an MBA seems to pay off for most graduates.
