Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Confusion persists on unemployment benefits for gig, freelance workers 

The recently passed CARES Act provides assistance for many groups, including corporations, hospitals, households,...

Local distillery switches from rum to alcohol that can be used for hand sanitizer

Three Roll Estate, the local distillery that specializes in rum made from sugar cane...

Nonprofit making protective gear for health care professionals out of old Lamar billboards

A fledgling nonprofit One Louisiana Now, founded by LSU researchers, is working to create...

New state-led program to offer low-interest loans to small businesses 

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced creation of the Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program,...

Sen. Bill Cassidy answers questions on EIDL, PPP loan programs

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber hosted a Q&A session with Sen. Bill Cassidy this...

One worry down: Beer, wine, spirits continue to flow

If a nightly glass of wine or two is helping take the edge off...
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BRAC urges small businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program ASAP 

The U.S. Treasury has issued guidance and the application for businesses interested in assistance...

How to get a small business loan under the CARES Act

A network of community banks and financial institutions is gearing up to implement one...

Virus response: Red Stick Spice turns to live videos to keep business cooking

Red Stick Spice Company has launched a handful of new services and products this...

Virus roundup … 

• Sen. Bill Cassidy and a representative from the SBA will participate in a...