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K-12 schools spent $850M on retirement costs last year
Schools that participate in one of two state retirement systems spent $852.8 million in fiscal year 2020 to pay down retirement debt, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reports.
LSU professor studying ways to protect infrastructure from natural disasters
When Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana in early fall, hundreds of thousands were left without power while others were left without homes as the...
Business Lunch: JED’s Local
JED's Local, owned by Russell Davis, serves classic and upmarket po'boys as well as salads and seafood platters.
Tyson defends Build Baton Rouge against council member’s accusations
Build Baton Rouge President and CEO Chris Tyson is responding to criticism from Metro Council member Chauna Banks, who says the redevelopment authority isn’t doing enough to clear title to blighted properties and return them to commerce.
It’s not you, restaurant drive-thru wait times are getting longer
It’s taking longer to get drive-thru orders this year, as restaurants deal with labor shortages, USA Today reports.
A study released recently by SeeLevel HX,...
Ochsner taps regional CEO for Baton Rouge, Lake Charles
Ochsner Baton Rouge has appointed Charles “Chuck” Daigle as regional CEO for Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, the company announced today.
Jazz Fest may be postponed, but you can still enjoy a bloody mary
The pandemic-related cancellation of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this month means fans will have to wait a bit longer before savoring the fest’s iconic eats. But for lovers of ya-ka-mein, the Creole-influenced Chinese noodle soup and reputed hangover cure, there’s reason to celebrate.
Team building games can boost your company’s culture, retention
Icebreaker games and team building activities can often feel cheesy or a waste of precious time, but in a tight labor market—where workers have...
Are disaster losses tax deductible? Depends on Congress
If you had property damage from Hurricane Ida, flooding or the winter storm earlier this year, will the losses be tax deductible?
Build Baton Rouge under fire by Chauna Banks
As it has for the past three meetings, the Metro Council Wednesday deferred an item requesting a report from Build Baton Rouge President and CEO Chris Tyson on the status of the land banks the agency oversees for the city-parish.
Book printing and shipping delays hit Baton Rouge
Almost every industry has been touched by supply chain bottlenecks and delays, and now book publishers and sellers are having a hard time finding supplies and getting books shipped in time for the holiday season.
Pelicans perks aside, quality jobs program has poor ROI
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s most recent analysis, which painted a lackluster picture of the state’s Quality Jobs incentive program, specifically excluded the New Orleans Pelicans from the study because, the auditors said, the extremely large salaries being reported by the team would have likely skewed the results.
Woman’s Hospital VP Stephanie Anderson is retiring
Stephanie Anderson, Woman’s Hospital’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer, announced today that she will retire later this year.
A truce between OLOL and Mary Bird Perkins?
A week after simmering tensions between Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center erupted into a public battled that involved name-calling, severed alliances, hints of potential litigation and threats of disrupted patient care, the two former partners are working quietly behind the scenes to repair what is left of their relationship
Phil Frost, longtime Baton Rouge zoo director, is retiring
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Director Phil Frost today announced he plans to retire on Feb. 4, 2022, after 24 years with the zoo.
Don’t count on worker shortage to magically disappear
A shortage of workers is becoming a fixture of the U.S. economy, changing what the workforce looks like and forcing businesses to raise wages, invest in automation and reinvent their services, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Three keys to guard your team against mass resignations
Businesses everywhere are struggling to retain talent. The pandemic triggered mass resignations, with more than 16 million Americans leaving their jobs last summer.
First Look: Bistro Byronz’s Mid City reboot opens next week
It’s been nearly 10 months since the owners of Bistro Byronz closed the doors at their longtime Government Street location to transform part of...
BREC partners with esports company for new revenue stream
BREC is partnering with an esports and gaming company to host video game tournaments and will get a cut of revenue generated by the...
Six companies vying for latest $21B state Medicaid deal
The Louisiana Department of Health is evaluating proposals from six health care providers that submitted proposals in September to provide Medicaid services to nearly 1.7 million people in Louisiana.
