Nonprofits

Fly through the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport these days, and take in the work of Louisiana artists, thanks to a new program spearheaded by Baton Rouge Gallery. It’s one of the many ways BRG President and CEO Jason Andreasen has aimed to demystify the sometimes stuffy reputation of art galleries and make the works of local artists and creatives more accessible.

Louisiana has some of the best highway safety laws in the nation according to...

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced the launch of brworks.org, a jobs portal for the Capital Region featuring technology to match job seekers with local positions and regional training opportunities, and resources for both job seekers and employers.

Steven Procopio, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says he was...

Lawmakers could give Louisiana’s complex sales taxes collection system another look this year, even though this year’s regular session is not focused on fiscal matters, consultant and former Department of Revenue official Jason DeCuir says. 

Chris Meyer, founder and CEO of New Schools for Baton Rouge for the last 10 years, is leaving the nonprofit to take over for John Davies at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation on Feb. 1. He’s setting his sights on a lot of the same goals the foundation has had for years, but also on some new areas.

Pat Van Burkleo, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana, retired from the organization Dec. 31 after 32 years of service.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber this week announced a formal partnership with Forum 225, part of an effort to induce young professionals to build their careers here. 

Job growth remains strong across all sectors in the Capital Region, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s latest monthly economic indicator report, which examines and analyzes the state of the regional economy.  

Brees shared his thoughts on teamwork in football and in business in the January episode of the 21st Century Business Forum