Entrepreneurship & Small Business

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

Riegel: Inefficiencies of the Baton Rouge entrepreneurial ecosystem

At first glance, a recent study by Emergent Method on the status of Baton...

‘Advocate’ purchase of ‘Times-Picayune’ makes sense

While those who follow local media were stunned by Thursday’s announcement that The Advocate...

Entrepreneur: Derrick and Tessa Holloway

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS In 2005, Tessa and Derrick Holloway were confronted with a not-so-uncommon problem: They...

Executive Spotlight: Chris Van Pelt

Position: Owner Company: M&M Glass Company Age: 54 Family: Wife, Penny Van Pelt, and two children: Caleb...

Hiring those with disabilities isn’t charity, it’s good business

Any time Bet-R Neighborhood Market owner Cliff Boulden has a job opening, he tries...

Entrepreneur: Andrea Leyerle

JUST A SPOONFUL Nine years ago, Andrea Leyerle was a stay-at-home mother of three young...
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Executive Spotlight: David Facey

Position: CEO and president Company: SellSwipe Inc. Age: 28 Family: Father of two, Naomi, 9, and Ahren, 5 Hometown:...

Perfection quest: Aesthetic medicine is big in Baton Rouge

Gordy Rush has an image to keep up. As a businessman and media personality reporting...

Entrepreneur: Brenda Goff

SEEDS Brenda Goff got her first taste of the garden industry while working at a...

Sclafani joins Phil’s Oyster Bar as partner, executive chef

Chef Peter Sclafani III has purchased an ownership stake in Phil’s Oyster Bar and...
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