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What is the status of St. George negotiations now that Baton Rouge has a...
Negotiations between the city-parish and St. George over an intergovernmental agreement appear to be gaining traction after months of stalled discussions.
That’s according to Andrew...
Unemployment claims are declining in Louisiana
Following national trends, initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped last week, according to the latest figures available from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
The initial...
This popular coffee chain is opening in Baton Rouge
Dutch Bros, a fast-growing coffee chain founded in Grants Pass, Oregon is making its Louisiana debut.
The drive-thru-focused coffee shop plans to open its first...
From good to great: Columbus is pioneering a new future
There is no such thing as too much
economic diversification for this city.
While some cities are fighting to retain their local talent, Columbus, Ohio, is...
From good to great: Beyond bourbon and baseball
Why Louisville’s legacy industries are
just the beginning of its modern success story
The birthplace of Muhammed Ali and home to Churchill Downs and Louisville Slugger,...
From good to great: The Greenville transformation
This South Carolina city is on the rise, thanks to
strategic planning and world-class partnerships
It’s not difficult for Lynn Harton to recruit mid- and upper-level...
From good to great: Madison on the move
A capital city where innovation and livability go hand in hand
Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Madison has emerged as something of a model...
Intelligence Entrepreneur: Robert Stakenborghs
1 Key
to Success
“If you’re really interested
in what you’re doing, it makes it so much easier.”
Back in 2004, Baton Rouge mechanical engineer Robert Stakenborghs was...
Thought Leader: How to step up your community engagement
Community engagement is more than just a corporate buzzword—it’s a meaningful way for companies to build stronger relationships with their clients and customers.
Zachary Corbin,...
Sweet Baton Rouge founder launches a podcast for local business owners
Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has launched a podcast tailored for local small business owners.
The Nouveau Podcast was launched on Jan. 27...
BTR sees record travel in 2024
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport experienced a record year for passenger volume in 2024.
BTR welcomed 844,025 passengers in 2024, an average of 70,335 monthly...
How LSU is responding to executive order restrictions
Local universities have been scrambling after announcements of the rescinded federal funding freeze and the termination of DEI, DEIA and environmental justice programs by...
French Truck Coffee brews up big growth in Louisiana and online
New Orleans-born coffee shop French Truck Coffee is expanding this year.
French Truck Coffee founder and owner Geoffrey Meeker plans to open two new locations...
The construction industry needs nearly 450K new workers. Here’s why
The construction industry will need to add an estimated 439,000 new workers this year to meet growing demand, according to a new model from...
CC’s Coffee House plans to pour into new markets
CC’s Coffee House is brewing a strategic franchise growth plan.
After nearly 30 years in business, the brand is ready to enter a new chapter...
Why CATS union workers are weighing a strike
Tensions between transit union members and the Capital Area Transit System over stalled contract negotiations came to a boil Tuesday.
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union...
LSU announces latest round of faculty research funding. See who got what
The LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research will award $1.8 million in grants to various projects at the university, the school announced.
This is...
How will last week’s winter storm affect Louisiana’s crawfish season?
Last week’s historic winter storm may limit the supply of crawfish and drive mudbug prices up—but only in the short term.
That’s according to Mark...
LSU failed to immediately notify authorities of suspected misappropriations
The LSU System failed to immediately notify the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office and the East Baton Rouge Parish district attorney’s office of several suspected...
SEC accuses engineer for Baton Rouge’s Game Coin of ‘rug pull’
Eric Zhu, an out-of-state blockchain engineer, has agreed to pay over $800,000 after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of engaging in a...
