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Restaurant specializing in ‘comfort food and cocktails’ set to open near Tigerland
Toasted, a new restaurant concept with a focus on “comfort food and cocktails,” will open its doors Jan. 27 in the former home of Bright Side Bar & Daiquiris on Nicholson Drive.
Surge Entertainment opening on Burbank next week
The new Surge Entertainment, located in the former Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive, is opening its doors for business on Monday, the company announced on social media Tuesday evening.
Roundup: Gov. Edwards’ farewell / US debt / Fed minutes
Last stop: Gov. John Bel Edwards will deliver his farewell address at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in his hometown of Amite. He is expected to...
Company building Louisiana solar panel factory sells $700M in tax credits
A major American solar manufacturer is selling $700 million worth of tax credits the company earned under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, or...
Rouses announces opening date for much-anticipated north Baton Rouge store
Rouses Market will open its north Baton Rouge grocery store next week, at the corner of Florida Boulevard and North Ardenwood Drive.
What is the current state of entrepreneurship in America?
It was the year of the AI boom and the IPO drought, of still-too-high inflation yet startling economic strength, of return-to-office resolutions and resentment. Entrepreneurship also remained alive and well in 2023.
A new daiquiri shop and eatery is coming to Nicholson Drive
Nola Sweet Creations & Daiquiris will soon open a Baton Rouge location near the Sonesta ES Suites on Nicholson Drive.
Entrepreneur: Peyton Finical and Joshua Crowdus
Garbage can get expensive.
Ask any apartment complex, higher education institution or manufacturing facility with a roll-off and a waste management contract. Filled dumpsters require...
Louisiana is the second best Southern state for construction jobs
Louisiana ranks as the 9th best state for construction jobs in the U.S., outranking all other Southern states except for West Virginia, reports LBM Journal.
New to a leadership role? Here’s how to get moving toward transformation
Brad Ives has a bit of experience in guiding organizations through uncharted waters. Before joining LSU’s Institute for Energy Innovation as director in October,...
Navigate the new year
Political and economic uncertainties. Changing market demands and evolving business models. Intense competition for the best talent. Unprecedented technological transformation. A workforce that spans...
How to manage the unmanageable
The thing about disasters is that they aren’t partisan. They don’t care if you live in a red or a blue state. They don’t...
The importance of think time for leaders, and five ways to carve it out
Devin Lemoine was riding an elevator in an office building when a moment of small talk turned into a meaningful insight. “What are you...
How executives can inspire creativity
“If strategy tells us what we are going to say and who we’re going to say it to, creative tells us how we’re going...
5 tips for navigating leadership at a young age
At just 28, Therese Walker is the youngest member of Emergent Method’s leadership team. Since joining the firm in 2018 as a consultant, she...
Thinking of starting your own company? Consider these things
First, consider the season that you’re in. There are some seasons that are better than others, depending upon who you are. If you’re the...
Revving up for a rebrand
In telecommunications, rebranding is not just a marketing strategy. It’s a declaration of evolution.
But evolution isn’t always easily embraced. It can disrupt comfort zones...
On discovering your niche
How did you discover your professional passion or area of expertise?
Perry Franklin, owner of Franklin Associates: I took a nontraditional path to leading a...
How a chirping bird signals transparency to your team
I love communication. I think that’s the key to everything. I just was raised in a family where if you experienced conflict and you...
A hospital executive’s own strategy for peak performance
Edgardo Tenreiro has been at the helm of Baton Rouge General since 2017, shortly after returning to the role of executive vice president and...
