Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Having a mentor is important for every stage of life, whether you’re a CEO or recent college graduate. Three Baton Rouge businesswomen share their mentorship experiences and explain why mentoring is a building block for communities.

While economists debate the likelihood of an economic downturn in the near future, small businesses are already bracing for tougher times ahead

The LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute today announced it has received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to update and expand its facility adjacent to the flagship campus in Baton Rouge. 

After nearly 25 years, the faces behind Baton Rouge institution Mason’s Grill, Mike and...

Older consumers are more likely to attack the brands they disagree with, while younger generations are more focused on uplifting brands that align with their values, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers customer loyalty survey.

Houston-based IT management company Meriplex on Friday announced it has acquired Baton Rouge IT firm Verma Systems. 

New Orleans restaurant Barracuda Taco will open a location on the corner of Government Street and St. Rose Avenue, near Baton Rouge High School.

Vivid Ink Graphics has opened a new division focused on serving the legal community. 

A new Salad Station franchise is slated to open in Prairieville within the next 12 months, according to a press release celebrating the brand’s 10-year anniversary. 

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.