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Louisiana sugarcane crop survives rough winter, wet spring
There was great concern among Louisiana sugarcane farmers that the record cold temperatures at Mardi Gras would cause significant damage. It doesn’t appear the...
LSU researchers studying benefits of robotics technology in construction industry
Two LSU professors hope their current research could one day turn robotic exoskeletons into reality in the construction space. In the process, they’ll improve...
Is outdoor dining here to stay in Baton Rouge?
As they were planning their new restaurant, SoLou, which opened on Perkins Road in mid-March, partners Peter Sclafani, Kiva Guidroz and Michael Boudreaux made...
University stakeholders praise LSU’s choice of William Tate for president
The selection of William Tate as LSU’s next president is earning high marks from a variety of stakeholders, who say the board’s selection of an administrator with strong academic credentials who will also make history as LSU’s first Black president sends a message to the rest of the country that the beleaguered flagship is committed to turning over a new leaf.
Many businesses planning to keep retention strategies launched during pandemic
During the depths of the pandemic, business owners had to get creative about keeping their best employees—especially moms, who were more likely to have...
Brandon Landry opening new restaurant concept on Perkins by early 2022
Walk-On’s founder Brandon Landry is planning to open a new restaurant concept on Perkins Road, near Anthem Bank & Trust and Baum’s Fine Pastries.
News alert: William Tate becomes LSU’s first Black president
The LSU Board of Supervisors has tapped University of South Carolina Provost William Tate IV to be LSU’s next president and the first Black leader in the university’s history.
Challenging times
Health care providers—and patients—were upended by COVID-19, but the crisis also provided opportunities to embrace new technologies.
Tax Foundation: Louisiana’s tax structure favors new businesses, burdens mature firms
Louisiana’s corporate tax structure—characterized by high rates and partially offsetting incentives—generally favors new businesses, leaving all mature operations except labor-intensive manufacturers with above-average tax burdens.
Pennington unveils national advocacy campaign around obesity
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is launching a national advocacy campaign today designed to raise awareness of obesity and the work the Baton Rouge-based...
The top five industries for business startups in 2021
In periods of dramatic change, entrepreneurship thrives. When the COVID-19 pandemic altered so many aspects of our lives, it also accelerated the growth of...
How viral TikToks are helping businesses take off
Once hailed as just an app for Gen-Zers, TikTok has become a crucial social media tool for companies looking to attract customers of all...
King Alexander: Restaurant meeting with key board members a ‘Monday night massacre’
Former LSU President F. King Alexander says the Monday night meeting in April 2019 at Juban’s restaurant, at which key members of the LSU...
Learn more about the 2021 Influential Women in Business
Despite the many challenges, they find a way to make it all look easy. The high-pressure careers. The growing families. The service on local...
General Informatics acquires EMCO division
Baton Rouge-based General Informatics has acquired the PC sales and managed services division of EMCO technologies, according to an announcement from General Informatics’ holding...
Former Hobby Lobby on O’Neal converting to self-storage facility
The former Hobby Lobby building on O’Neal Lane has been sold to a North Carolina-based real estate investment group that plans to convert the big box space into a self-storage facility.
2021 Influential Women in Business
Women in Business 2021: Honoring 9 women leaders who are making a significant difference in Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.
Paula P. Davis: 2021 Influential Women in Business honoree
2021 Influential Women in Business: Paula P. Davis is a state Representative for House District 69 as well as a commercial real estate agent.
Yolanda J. Dixon: 2021 Influential Women in Business honoree
2021 Influential Women in Business: Yolanda J. Dixon, secretary of the Louisiana Senate, first began working in the state senate in 1988.
Vanessa Graham: 2021 Influential Women in Business honoree
2021 Influential Women in Business: Vanessa Graham launched her own financial management firm, providing services to small and mid-sized businesses.
