Entrepreneurship & Small Business

The startups, founders, and small businesses driving innovation and growth across the Capital Region.

The ultimate entrepreneur

Business Hall of Fame: Homer Knost played a role in the launching of more than 100 companies in his 80-year business career, including Arkel International.

Louisiana’s culinary ambassador

Business Hall of Fame: From humble beginnings, chef John Folse parlayed the lessons of honoring commitments and hard work into an international brand.

From walk-on to superstar

Businessperson of the Year: Rejecting those who said the idea wouldn’t work, Brandon Landry has built Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux into a restaurant powerhouse.

Details matter

Young Businessperson of the Year: Nick Speyrer, fueled by a strong work ethic, has grown Emergent Method into a major player in the project management space.

Adapting to change

Company of the Year: Lipsey’s has a long and successful history built on conviction and strength—and a willingness to evolve.

A successful partnership

Company of the Year: City Group Hospitality, with veteran leadership, has seen rapid growth in its first four years of operation.
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MESH wins Best in Show at Baton Rouge Addy awards

Baton Rouge-based creative agency MESH was honored as Best in Show Overall at the annual American Advertising Awards, held last Saturday as a drive-in event at L’Auberge Casino Hotel.

Smallest of small businesses given wider access to PPP funds

The Small Business Administration is expected to release a new Payroll Protection Program application...

Smalls Sliders expanding footprint with Bluebonnet location

Smalls Sliders is expanding its footprint with a second location, slated to open this summer in the parking lot in front of Rouses Supermarket on Bluebonnet Boulevard.

Baton Rouge assistant CAO resigns for new state role

Veneeth Iyengar has resigned from his position as assistant chief administrative officer to lead...
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