Economic Development

The eight most most important soft skills employers are looking for

According to a new survey from job search website ZipRecruiter, 93% of employers are...

Baton Rouge ‘new normal’ is reduced workplace travel

Workplace travel in the Baton Rouge area has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, but that may reflect the Capital Region’s shift toward hybrid and remote work, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

CNBC ranks Louisiana as 48th best state for business 

Louisiana came in at No. 48 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business ranking,...

Aerospace and defense contractor Bascom Hunter acquires TelGaAs Inc.

Bascom Hunter recently announced it has acquired TelGaAs Inc. The acquisition strengthens and expands Bascom Hunter’s radiofrequency capabilities.

Remote work may have reached an equilibrium  

The number of Americans working remotely because of COVID-19 is leveling off, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report.   

Creative Bloc planning to add Nicholson Drive location 

The team behind downtown’s Creative Bloc coworking space is opening a second location on Nicholson Drive called Creative Bloc @ The Field House, founder John Jackson announced Monday. 
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St. George incorporation supporters file motion for appeal

St. George incorporation supporters have officially begun the process of appealing the district court ruling that went against them last month. 

Small business optimism drops to record low 

The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. 

Louisiana joining push to combat climate change

Louisiana is now on the front lines of national and global initiatives to combat climate change, according to Engineering News-Record.

State lacks plan for surface water use; impact trickles down to Capital Region

Louisiana lawmakers should look at creating a comprehensive plan to manage and regulate surface water to sustain the resource for residents and determine how much can be sold to companies and other states, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office says.Â