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A chance encounter in college leads to a meteoric rise for Alicia Vidrine
While in her senior year at LSU, one of Alicia Vidrine’s professors posed a simple question to her during an encounter at the student...
Amanda Martin’s Studyville concept has transformed the tutoring experience
Like a great symphony, Amanda Martin’s career has had a lot of twists and turns but plenty of high notes—all leading to a crescendo,...
Tessa Holloway’s measure of success is better life outcomes for children
When Tessa Holloway was approached in 2006 to purchase a child care center in Port Allen, she was a manager at Blockbuster with no...
Meredith Hathorn is the legal mind behind some of Louisiana’s biggest public projects
Woman’s Hospital. The Port of New Orleans. Ochsner Health. LCMC Health. The University Medical Center in New Orleans. The expansions of I-10 in Baton...
Melissa Dotson pays it forward, helping others make their journey
While growing up in Metairie, Melissa Dotson thought she was destined for a career in medicine. Her mother even sent her to Latin camp...
Rachel DiResto guides communities through recovery and resiliency
One of Louisiana’s most challenging moments led to a formative period in Rachel DiResto’s career.
It was the mid-2000s, and DiResto was working as vice...
Resolute litigator Lana Crump also advises her colleagues on best practices
Is AI right for a law firm?
It’s one of the many critical decisions that Lana Crump has tackled in her role as a partner...
Jodi Conachen’s ‘guiding star’? What’s best for the patient
Jodi Conachen’s childhood career goal was simple: “I wanted to matter.”
Though her aspirations changed over the years while growing up in Baton Rouge, Conachen...
Can the Florida Corridor Plan lead to a rebirth?
Following tens of millions in recent investment along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge’s redevelopment authority is in the midst of creating a master plan for...
After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script...
The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...
TRENDS: Baton Rouge office utilization rates surpass national average
Baton Rouge’s office utilization rates still hover around 60%, higher than the 50% national average, as the hybrid work model continues to impact the...
How to make unhappy customers happy
In business, excellent customer service can sometimes be all that stands between merely surviving and truly thriving. Scott Berg, president of Lee Michaels Fine...
Leverage your team’s full potential by providing flexibility
The headlines around commercial real estate are not rosy, to say the least: entire floors vacant in the heart of Manhattan and some $900...
H&E Equipment completes its acquisition of a Montana company
Baton Rouge’s H&E Equipment Services Inc. announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of Lewistown Rental, a Montana-based equipment rental business, and three...
St. George organizer Andrew Murrell talks education, taxes
Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
On Monday, the Baton Rouge chapter of the NAACP issued a statement warning that...
Stay informed with the ‘Bottom Line’ video series from ‘Business Report’
In the fast-paced world of business, staying informed is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Business Report’s ‘Bottom Line’ is your premier destination for...
Here’s how H&E has repositioned itself as a pure play rental business
The focus of Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services is now squarely on its fastest-growing business segment: equipment rental.
In recent years, H&E has repositioned itself...
After selling for more than $500 million, what’s next for Marucci Sports?
Editor's Note: Marucci Bat Company was launched by Jack Marucci out of his shed in 2002, while Marucci Sports was launched by Kurt Ainsworth, Joe...
What’s next for St. George?
Who will lead the new city of St. George? What will be the timeline for governance? How will the city provide services? When will...
St. George incorporation OK’d by Louisiana Supreme Court
The battle to incorporate the City of St. George is finally over.
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon ruled that the lower courts made...
