Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Three keys to guard your team against mass resignations

Businesses everywhere are struggling to retain talent. The pandemic triggered mass resignations, with more than 16 million Americans leaving their jobs last summer.

Michael Dubin’s secret to success: ‘Relentless curiosity’ 

Dubin shared his thoughts on starting and building a successful business in the October episode of the 21st Century Business Forum, which features monthly one-on-one interviews with some of the nation's most prominent business minds and thought leaders.

The 13th Gate’s escape rooms deliver suspense over scares

It’s been 20 years since the 13th Gate opened its creepy doors in downtown...

Worker shortage may spark businesses to invest more in training 

A record 51% of business owners reported job openings they couldn’t fill last month,...

Local developer expanding Warehouse Office Plaza

E&D Properties, a small Baton Rouge-based developer, is expanding Warehouse Office Plaza, an office...

New Perkins Road boutique aims to please customers of all ages 

The former Subway location near College Drive and Perkins Road has undergone a major transformation and is now the home of Myla Boutique, a clothing store for women and girls that opened last weekend. 
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LED earns top award for second-stage business growth program 

Louisiana Economic Development this week won two awards at the International Economic Development Council’s annual conference in Nashville, taking home a gold award for its efforts to support entrepreneurship and a silver medal for talent development and retention, according to an LED announcement. 

Best Places to Work-Small Companies: Do the right thing

Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens LLC has found success by fostering a family atmosphere and being motivated by standards not involving money.

Best Places to Work-Medium Companies: Empowering and transparent

The Pangburn Group Inc. fosters a culture that’s about wanting to make employees stay, rather than simply work.

Nexus’ PitchBR competition returns in November 

Nexus Louisiana’s PitchBR is coming back in November after a pandemic hiatus and is seeking entrepreneurs and business owners to pitch ideas at the first PitchBR event.Â