Entrepreneurship & Small Business

New Walk-On’s CEO shakes up corporate team with layoffs

Some of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux’s Baton Rouge-based corporate team has been let go as part of a restructuring under new CEO Scott Taylor. 

Cou-Yon’s founders’ open new seafood spot in Mid City 

Cork’s Fish & Shrimp, a new fast-casual fried seafood concept created by the team behind Cou-yon’s BBQ, opened today in Mid City. 

Small businesses facing long list of challenges in 2023

Small businesses across the country face a mix of old and new challenges as...

LED expects up to $113M in small business funding to begin flowing in April

Louisiana Economic Development officials say money from the federal government’s State Small Business Credit Initiative may begin flowing in April. 

New federal law helps contractors, freelancers save for retirement  

Nontraditional workers—like contractors, freelancers and those working for internet-based platforms such as ride-hailing or...

Entrepreneur: Speed Bancroft

The Speedy Eats founder: You have to be 'tenacious' about raising capital and never let quitting enter your mind.
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New Walk-On’s CEO plans to add menu options, boost customer experience 

Scott Taylor may be the new CEO of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, but he doesn't plan to reinvent the wheel now that he's at the helm.

Thai/Laotian restaurant opens on Jefferson in Baton Rouge

Chai Thai-Lao, serving the cuisine of Thailand and Laos, held a soft opening New Year’s weekend ahead of an official grand opening later this month. 

Jay Ducote walks away from Gov’t Taco and Guaranty Media

Baton Rouge celebrity chef Jay Ducote has left Guaranty Media after more than three years.

Brandon Landry stepping aside as CEO for Walk-On’s 

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux founder Brandon Landry is transitioning out of his role as CEO and will now serve as chair of the company’s board of directors, according to a company announcement.Â