Banking & Finance

Survey: Small business owners fear running out of financial reserves

Small business owners and employees have been less sanguine about a delay in fiscal...

State Senate grapples with unemployment fund bankruptcy 

Louisiana state senators Tuesday began moving legislation to keep the bankruptcy of the state...

Jason DeCuir is a powerful, business-friendly expert on tax policy

The tax man: Blending smarts, talent and a strong work ethic, Jason DeCuir has become a powerful, business-friendly expert on state and local tax policy.

Banks slow to set up PPP loan forgiveness process, putting businesses in a bind

Some banks aren’t ready to process PPP loan forgiveness applications, Inc. reports, which is...

Canadian investment firm buys two Baton Rouge self-storage facilities

A capital investment firm, based out of Calgary, Alberta, bought two self-storage facilities in Baton Rouge last week. 

Health insurers factoring in lingering COVID-19 conditions when setting 2021 rates

Health insurers are trying to take into account the uncertainty around the novel coronavirus when setting their 2021 rates, including several health conditions that have been linked to the virus. 
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BRAC: Capital Region sees ‘positive economic trends’ from hosting Laura evacuees

Once an influx of spending from hurricane evacuees subsides, local businesses will get a...

Wymar Federal Credit Union repeats as Best Places to Work winner among small-medium companies

Cultivating a team atmosphere is a key behind Wymar Federal Credit Union being recognized as a regional leader in workplace culture.

Home Bank is the Best Places to Work winner among large companies

A flat hierarchy and a workplace culture steeped in homespun positivity enables Home Bank to help its small business customers weather any storm.

How Postlethwaite & Netterville made diversity & inclusion a top priority

The local accounting firm has created a plan of action, largely due to the efforts of Karen Breaux, human resources director.