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Cornerstone Flooring buys building on Oak Villa to serve as its headquarters
In a deal that closed Thursday, Cornerstone Flooring Companies, a commercial flooring contractor, purchased a building on Oak Villa Boulevard to serve as the...
Why a new independent contractor regulation is drawing a backlash
The Labor Department's new independent contractor rule goes into effect March 11, but it's already causing a stir, Inc. reports.
Louisiana federal judge blocks EPA’s disparate impact requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency can't treat companies differently in Black communities than in white communities, a federal judge ruled this week.
What happened to BREC’s audits?
It’s been more than two years since BREC has completed and submitted an audit report to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, though BREC officials say they have a plan to get back on track.
A LinkedIn survey shows more workers want to change jobs this year
It might be time to check in with your team, because they could be refreshing their resumes, Inc. reports.
Eighty-five percent of workers say they...
Landry selects Susan Bonnett Bourgeois as LED secretary
Gov. Jeff Landry has selected Covington’s Susan Bonnett Bourgeois as secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, he announced this morning at the Committee of 100 Breakfast at Washington Mardi Gras in D.C.
ESPN’s College Gameday is in Baton Rouge for women’s basketball
For the first time in its history, ESPN’s College Gameday has come to Baton Rouge to showcase a women’s basketball game.
Louisiana’s new energy efficiency policy causes an uproar
In a meeting that boiled over with testy exchanges and chanting crowds, Louisiana utility regulators adopted a long-awaited energy efficiency program they say will bring accountability to utility companies and stop them from charging customers for power they don’t use.
White House delays decision on Venture Global LNG terminal
The Biden administration is pausing a decision on whether to approve Venture Global LNG’s proposed $10 billion natural gas export terminal in Cameron Parish,...
This cookie, ice cream and snoball concept is coming to Baton Rouge
Mandeville-born Flying Dolly’s, founded as Just Chillin’ in 2011 and rebranded in 2023, will soon open its first Baton Rouge location.
Flying Dolly’s is known...
First look: Toasted, specializing in comfort food, opening on Nicholson Drive
A new Nicholson Drive restaurant is gearing up to serve grilled cheeses, boozy milkshakes and more comfort food dishes out of the spot formerly...
Insurance commissioner names witnesses for Blue Cross hearing
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple has selected his preliminary witness list for the department’s upcoming hearing regarding the reorganization and sale of the state’s leading health insurer.
This company is expanding three of its Louisiana facilities
W.R. Grace is planning a $300 million expansion across its Louisiana facilities in Baton Rouge, Norco and Sulphur, BIC Magazine reports.
Retailers revert to old strategies after pandemic shake-ups
Businesses are going back to “just-in-time” inventory management after four years of struggling to find a happy medium—with enough merchandise on hand, but not...
Growing enthusiasm for unions isn’t translating into higher membership rates
Unions commanded big headlines last year, but that didn’t translate into higher membership rates, according to government data released today.
Does productivity take a hit when working outside the office?
Two new studies out this month shed light on whether employees are more or less productive when working outside of the office, Axios reports.
The...
Louisiana mobile sports betting continues to set records
Mobile sports wagers were up again in December, marking an increase every month so far in fiscal year 2023-24.
The latest tools helping small businesses integrate AI into their operations
The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses, with company owners using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others...
Mayor Broome appoints a new chief of staff
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the appointment of Julie Baxter Payer, who most recently served as deputy secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as her chief of staff.
Leadership Power Breakfast looks to the future of Baton Rouge
Each of the speakers at this morning’s Leadership Power Breakfast, hosted by Business Report, stressed the need to focus on Baton Rouge’s future.
