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Pennington names interim director for commercialization efforts

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge has named a part-time “director of innovation and commercialization” as the center.

Small businesses are facing a health insurance affordability crisis

Small businesses are facing a health insurance affordability crisis, according to a National Federation of Independent Business survey released last week.

LSU’s Angel Reese leading college basketball in NIL deals

Star LSU basketball forward Angel Reese has the most name, image and likeness deals in all of college basketball, according to a report from SponsorUnited, which tracks NIL deals.

Treasury secretary doubles down on push for more corporate transparency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen affirmed America’s commitment to enhancing corporate transparency along with 20 other countries at this week's Summit for Democracy in Washington, D.C.

Small businesses weigh banking options amid turmoil

The collapse of both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as the...

Entrepreneur launches distillery after asking himself, ‘What if?’

Baton Rouge-based home distiller Delos Butler is launching a small batch spirits brand called Bayou Blessing, at Barringer Foreman Technology Park on Airline Highway.

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A Baton Rouge author’s book will debut as an Apple TV+ adaptation this week

When Baton Rouge native and author M.O. Walsh published The Big Door Prize in...

Business creation growth continues in East Baton Rouge

New business creation in East Baton Rouge is on the rise, according to the...

A new pop-up market series is heading to Mid City Beer Garden

The independent gallery curators of Ellemnop.Art and the owners of Mid City Beer Garden...

What’s holding Baton Rouge back? Mediocrity, says one business leader

It will take a redirection of community energy and an investment in culture to change the negative perspective that many hold of Baton Rouge.