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Local theater groups gearing for somewhat normal season
When Theatre Baton Rouge announced its 2021-2022 season in late May—the 76th for the local theater company—creative director Jenny Ballard breathed a long-anticipated sigh...
Three proposed neighborhoods in high-risk flood zones set to get go-ahead
While Baton Rouge officials profess to be increasingly focused on addressing the parish’s worsening flooding and drainage problems, the Planning Commission tonight is scheduled to consider three new residential developments in high-risk flood zones.
Abat-Jour Interiors applying to rezone property ahead of sale
Local furniture store Abat-Jour Interiors, located on South Foster Drive in Mid City, has applied to rezone in order to make way for new...
Baton Rouge street naming committee meets today
Some Baton Rouge streets may be in line for a new name under the guidance of a new committee that will meet at noon...
Accountants, lawmakers calling for concrete cryptocurrency rules
Accountants and lawmakers are urging standard-setters to fill a void and write concrete rules telling companies how to account for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency...
Survey: Labor shortage remains a challenge for US small businesses
Business optimism increased in June, rising by 2.9 points to 102.5 on the NFIB’s optimism index, according to its latest survey. This is the...
Local clothing stores selling more casual attire as work dress codes relax
Baton Rouge clothing stores have had a surge in sales since restrictions were lifted, and some of the reason may lie with pandemic lifestyles...
Louisiana construction industry suffering employment woes
Construction employment in June remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states, including Louisiana, according to an...
Check out food and drink flights around Baton Rouge
Do you ever find yourself looking at a menu and wishing you could order more than one thing? Food and drink flights have become...
Harvesting business
Approaching its 25th year, the Red Stick Farmers Market has helped scores of Baton Rouge area small businesses survive and grow.
Downtown restaurants can thank public sector and plant workers
Remote work remains popular among downtown private sector workers, but public sector and plant workers are keeping restaurants and cafes busy.
Workers trading dress shoes for sneakers as companies relax office dress codes
As many American workers migrate back into the office after more than a year of working from home, they’re finding that what is considered...
Go PT relocates but stays in the neighborhood
Go Physical Therapy, which has a devoted clientele among Baton Rouge’s running community, has relocated from its longtime location on Perkins Road to a...
Wetlands mitigation bank looks to partner with St. Gabriel on nature center
What do you do with a wetlands mitigation bank when it’s running out of mitigation credits?
The private investors that own Spanish Lake Restoration LLC—a ...
DraftKings gets license from Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Fantasy sports betting in Louisiana became a reality today after gaming company DraftKings Inc. gained approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board at its...
Local mental health care providers getting flood of new referrals for children
With LSU and many K-12 schools set to open for in-person attendance in the fall, workers returning to the office and businesses back at...
Mo Vij’s 365 Labs is using tech to improve police operations, transparency
Mohit “Mo” Vij wants to change the way the public interacts with local law enforcement, and is using the software company he founded this...
US top executives alarmed about inflation
Company executives are speaking up about how the current elevated inflation rate is impacting their businesses—and some of them are warning the rapid rise...
Goodwood homeowners want bar’s liquor license revoked after shootings
Goodwood property owners are calling for the immediate shutdown of a Florida Boulevard establishment that has been the site of two shootings this year.
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How to avoid falling victim to the sunk cost effect
How many times have you forced yourself to attend an event you’d rather not, just because you spent money on a ticket? This is...
