Entrepreneurship & Small Business - Baton Rouge Business Report

Hall of Fame | James “Pepper” Rutland: Failure was not an option

James “Pepper” Rutland, applying lessons from football to business, overcame adversity while building MMR into a global force among industrial contractors.

Businessperson of the Year | Judi Terzotis: A real page turner

With fresh ideas and a hyperlocal focus, Judi Terzotis is bucking the media landscape trend and leading ‘The Advocate’ to growth.

Young Businessperson of the Year | Tupac de la Cruz: Building from the top down

Tupac de la Cruz, determined to be a success when he left Costa Rica at age 16, has built Roofing Solutions into one of the nation’s largest commercial roofing companies.

Company of the Year | Genesis 360: Seizing his opportunity

After using the military and a stint at Circle K to lift himself out of poverty, Craig Stevens has built Genesis 360 into a fast-growing construction and maintenance force.

Company of the Year | b1BANK: Banking on the future

b1BANK, now led by Jude Melville, has quickly grown from a homegrown community bank to a publicly traded multistate institution with $4.4 billion in assets.

Russian actions spur ‘shields-up’ warning from US cybersecurity agency

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, experts are urging American businesses to double...

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Wanting to be like Musk, US teens turning to entrepreneurship

Three in five U.S. teenagers say they’re more interested in starting their own businesses, instead of having a traditional job, according to a new survey from Junior Achievement.

Drew Brees opening Stretch Zone franchise in Baton Rouge

Drew Brees is planning to open a Stretch Zone in Baton Rouge, the franchise...

As weddings surge, venues and vendors deal with supply shortages

Postponed weddings from the past two years have led to a record number of weddings scheduled for this year, leaving wedding service providers to deal with supply chain challenges.

Bryan Greenwood named state director for Louisiana Small Business Development Center

LSU, the new host organization for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, has hired...