Entrepreneurship & Small Business

A possible solution for what to do with the hundreds of hemp products that Louisiana mistakenly legalized for recreational use last year cleared an early hurdle Tuesday in a state Senate committee.

The 2023 Influential Women in Business honors nine leaders in various fields who are making a difference in the Capital Region.

Anita Byrne, a partner with SSA Consultants, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

Liz Mangham, managing partner of Southern Strategy Group, is a 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree.

The largest job search site has run afoul of the small business community, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

The Restore Louisiana Small Business Loan Program is now accepting applications for small businesses and nonprofits affected by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week kicks off this afternoon with a 4 p.m. block party downtown at the Davis Rhorer Plaza featuring live music, an art market and food. 

In the 12 years since Jay Ducote stormed into the south Louisiana food scene, he’s had seemingly boundless energy for new projects. 

The number of businesses opening across East Baton Rouge Parish has trended down since 2010, but net business growth is up thanks to fewer businesses closing their doors, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

All Star Catering owner Brian Medlin recently opened Opie’s, a new restaurant on Florida...