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Here’s how LED is investing in Louisiana’s entertainment workforce
In an effort to grow the talent pipeline for Louisiana’s film production workforce, Louisiana Economic Development has awarded LSU’s film and television program a...
Civic leaders partnering to enhance, revitalize downtown Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, the Downtown Development District, Visit Baton Rouge and the city-parish on Monday announced that...
Here’s the latest on BREC’s new 10-year master plan
After a couple of delays, BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson will “definitely” be presenting a report on the agency’s new 10-year master plan at the...
Local auto glass company faces lawsuit over alleged overtime violations
A collective action lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act has been filed against Advanced Windshield Repair Inc., a Baton Rouge auto...
Why this local bakery is closing its Bocage location
The owner of CounterspaceBR, a buzzing Baton Rouge bakery, is closing her Jefferson Highway storefront so she can prioritize her health.
After months of deliberation...
LSU athletics will be the first to use this new health care technology
Eko Health, a company invested in applying artificial intelligence for early detection of heart and lung diseases, has partnered with LSU athletics and Our...
What this week’s stock market volatility may signal going forward
On Monday, all three major U.S. stock indexes posted their largest three-day percentage declines since June 2022, sparking fears among some investors that a...
What ‘The Keith Lee Effect’ meant to these Baton Rouge restaurants
The Baton Rouge food scene was in the spotlight this past June when food critic and TikTok star Keith Lee reviewed five local restaurants...
ThreeSixtyEight leads rebrand of national workforce development organization
Baton Rouge-based creative agency ThreeSixtyEight recently spearheaded a rebrand and relaunch of EQOS, a national nonprofit that has developed a framework for measuring the...
Louisiana’s next big industry: The China challenge
Regardless of where one stands on the future of electric vehicles in the U.S., most agree that a reduced dependence upon China would be...
Is this Louisiana’s next big industry?
Global companies are investing billions of dollars in the state in a race against China to power electric vehicles.
It’s not likely that Louisiana’s fledgling...
Additional flights to Las Vegas from BTR available for LSU season opener
To prepare for LSU football's upcoming season opener, the Baton Rouge airport is adding nonstop flights for fans to Vegas.
Airport spokesperson Kristin Jewell says...
A shooting range is being proposed at this Baton Rouge location
A Baton Rouge business owner is proposing to build a shooting range and pro shop on River Road, less than 3 miles from L’Auberge...
Bernhard Capital Partners acquiring New Mexico Gas Company for $1.25B
Emera Inc., an international energy holding company headquartered in Canada, has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary New Mexico Gas...
Richard Nelson: Fundamental tax reform is needed
A temporary 0.45% sales tax and a temporary 2% sales tax on business utilities—taxes that generate hundreds of millions each year—are set to sunset...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announces new brand strategy
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana on Monday introduced Louisiana Blue, a new brand that CEO Bryan Camerlinck says is aimed at conveying...
BRAC to host mayoral candidate forum
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber announced Monday that it will host an East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral candidate forum next month.
WBRZ-TV will moderate and...
Only reality will change the narrative
Rolfe McCollister Jr. is a contributing columnist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Business Report...
How Baton Rouge companies are enhancing their offices with original creativity and inspiration
These days, consumers value art with stories, thoughtfulness and intention more than mass-produced, aesthetically pleasing wall decor.
A company’s mission and values are no longer...
Diamonds in the rough
The yellow boom of heavy equipment cracks through crape myrtle branches at Towne Center. More backhoes gather buckets of concrete at the demolition site....
