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Denham Springs industrial pipe fabricator investing $4.3M to expand facilities
Denham Springs-based Pipe and Steel Industrial Fabricators is investing $4.3 million in an expansion of its Livingston Parish manufacturing facilities.
CF Industries moving forward with ammonia facility purchase
CF Industries Holdings Inc. is ready to close its acquisition of Incitec Pivot Limited’s ammonia production complex in Waggaman, AgWeb reports.
Here’s what happened when the Landrys met the Edwardses at the Governor’s Mansion
The transition for Gov.-elect Jeff Landry continued Monday as he and his wife, Sharon, met with the current occupants of the Governor’s Mansion.
Is the economy on a ‘golden path’ to recovery? What it means for interest...
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, suggested Monday that the economy appears to be on what he calls the “golden path,” another term for what economists call a “soft landing,” in which the Fed would curb inflation without causing a deep recession.
Revenues are roaring back for US corporations
American corporations moved back into growth mode last quarter with better-than-expected earnings that lifted stocks sharply, Axios reports.
Louisiana’s gas prices are among the cheapest in the country
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining, with Louisiana seeing some of the lowest prices.
What a lackluster lease sale signals for Gulf wind energy development
In late August, it became starkly apparent that the economics for offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico aren’t quite where they need to be.
Benny’s continues to expand across Capital Region
Baton Rouge-based Benny’s Car Wash has several projects underway as part of larger expansion efforts.
Meet the shop dogs that keep Parish Pets’ store running
It’s hard to find good help these days. Take a look at Parish Pets: Employees are sleeping on the job, licking customers and even chasing their tails instead of working.
Holiday shopping insights from LSU’s Dan Rice
Dan Rice, director of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business Behavioral Research Lab, shared his expertise on the shopping season in a recent Q&A published by LSU.
Clean energy startups are still waiting for promised federal funding
A pile of government cash from last year’s climate law was supposed to fuel a wave of clean-energy startups. However, many are running out of money before the funding comes through, The Wall Street Journal reports.
With more rain forecast in coming weeks, can Louisiana agriculture rebound?
Despite things looking positive for the rest of 2023 and into the new year, the historic drought Louisiana has experienced over the past year will still put a severe dent in the state’s agricultural sector.
Recent college graduates are struggling to find work. Here’s why
Despite a robust job market, recent college graduates are having a harder time finding work than the rest of the population since the pandemic.
After Fifth Circuit ruling, Gulf lease sales scheduled for Dec. 20
After the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' order last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it scheduled Lease Sale 261 in the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico for Dec. 20.
Why Americans still feel gloomy about the economy
Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. The unemployment rate has stayed below 4% for the longest stretch since the 1960s....
LaPolitics: Runoff ballot signals Trump’s influence in Louisiana politics
Tomorrow’s runoff ballot will be a good reminder that Louisiana—politically at least—is Trump Country.
Former President Donald Trump first made his presence known in our...
Business Report Leadership Academy: Get leadership insights to navigate the future of business
In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to lead effectively through transformation is crucial.
The Business Report Leadership Academy, known for shaping rising leaders and...
Baton Rouge Health District gets federal grant for $3.4M infrastructure project
The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded the Baton Rouge Health District $2.7 million to support infrastructure upgrades.
Jay Ducote returning to Food Network for competition
Baton Rouge chef Jay Ducote is returning to Food Network to compete on another television cooking competition.
Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local dealers
E-commerce giant Amazon will launch vehicle sales in the U.S. next year, allowing local car dealers to sell directly to customers on its site.
