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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.
See what Baton Rouge business was honored by Pharrell Williams
A Baton Rouge on-demand laundry company received a $75,000 investment from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs by closing the wealth gap in venture capital.
Two LSU professors are working on ways to improve underwater construction
As the average global sea level set a new record and the National Weather Service recorded an all-time high for significant climate events in 2022, a pair of LSU Engineering researchers are taking on these challenges with a $500,000 grant.
Bernhard Capital’s Jeff Koonce on entrepreneurship, investment now that ‘free money’ is gone
When money was cheap and loan underwriting was more relaxed, many companies―particularly in certain sectors such as tech―were free to focus on top-line revenue...
This new bill could help veterans get startup loans
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship introduced a bill this week that would give veteran small-business lending a long-term boost.
As Inc. reports,...
See which Capital Region companies were selected for LED’s accelerator program
Seven Capital Region businesses were selected to participate in Louisiana Economic Development’s annual Diversity in Entrepreneurship Initiative, comprising nearly half of the 15 companies...
This longtime Lee Drive eatery is moving to Highland Road
New York Bagel Company is getting a new brand and a new home.
Celtic Studios is in search of a new leader
As the strikes end and work resumes in film, Celtic Media Centre is in the market for a new executive director.
Kevin O’Neil has stepped...
Louisiana Supreme Court agrees to take up St. George incorporation case
The legal battle centered around the incorporation of the city of St. George is officially heading to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the court confirmed today.
OLOL partnering with Traction Sports through purchase of 40% stake
Our Lady of the Lake Health has purchased a 40% minority stake in Baton Rouge-based sports medicine and training clinic Traction Sports Performance.
The joint...
LSU Innovation receives $600K grant to support startups
LSU has been awarded a $600,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to boost technology entrepreneurship in the Capital Region.
The Baton Rouge Initiative for Development,...
See where Jayden Daniels’ surging NIL valuation ranks among college athletes
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has moved into the top 10 on college sports news website On3’s “NIL 100.”
The weekly ranking from On3 estimates college...
Army Corps of Engineers unveils plan to reduce Amite River flooding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with a tentative plan for mitigating flood risk in the Amite River basin that will undergo public review early next year.
Gov’t Taco set to close as Guaranty Media exits restaurant business
Gov’t Taco is closing its Mid City doors for good this Saturday.
The restaurant announced the closure yesterday on its Instagram.
“We want to extend our...
