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What’s next for John Davies and the Water Campus?

As John Davies retires from his position as executive director and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, he’s mentioned that his main focus, as chair of the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, will be completing the buildout of the Water Campus research park.

Industry responds to EPA’s enhanced scrutiny by wanting better communication

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will conduct unannounced inspections of Louisiana industrial facilities and deploy mobile pollution monitoring equipment in the state isn’t necessarily a big deal because most plants already comply with the regulations, says Connie Fabré, president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance.

New Mississippi River bridge won’t be silver bullet for Baton Rouge traffic woes

A new bridge over the Mississippi River may well be needed, but it might not make a huge difference for many Baton Rouge drivers.

Mississippi River bridge options will be narrowed to three in coming months

Officials expect to narrow the number of possible locations for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region from 17 to three following public meetings this spring.

Global Energy Institute taps Louisiana’s Preston Beard to lead chemicals group

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute announced last week that Louisiana native Preston Beard has joined as director of policy overseeing its growing focus on chemicals.

Baton Rouge Symphony finally returning to River Center

Consider it like couch surfing. Except at each new place, you’re unpacking 18 violins,...

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PAR calls for transparency, long-term thinking with budget windfall

Louisiana lawmakers are awash in state and federal cash. So how will they spend it?

National Restaurant Association asking for more federal aid

The National Restaurant Association is asking Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund as...

Kim Mulkey talks motivation and dealing with change on and off the court

If there’s anyone who knows about motivation and confidence, it’s LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey. At Business Report’s Power Breakfast this morning, she shared her tips and advice with leaders of the Baton Rouge business community.

Louisiana ‘at a crossroads,’ Stephen Waguespack tells Power Breakfast

This year’s Leadership Power Breakfast, presented by Baton Rouge Business Report, featured speakers Stephen Waguespack, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; John Davies, outgoing president and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation; and Kim Mulkey, head coach of the LSU women’s basketball team.