Nonprofits

Sharing the wealth

Nonprofits are embracing new fundraising approaches to attract the attention of donors who have been focused on COVID-19 and natural disaster recovery efforts.

RoyOMartin, family donates $3.5M to three LSU campuses 

Lumber company RoyOMartin, and LSU alumni Roy O. Martin III and Kathy Kilpatrick Martin have committed $3.5 million to advance top capital priorities on three LSU campuses. 

‘Business Report’ Publisher: Passing the baton  

As Business Report Publisher Rolfe McCollister shared a few months back, Business Report is...

Canadian Pacific Railway commits to Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger rail

With the railway owner, governor and Amtrak on board, many of the puzzle pieces needed for a passenger rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans appear to be in place. 

Roundup: Catholic schools / Vaccine mandate / Gasoline prices / Chris Tyson resigns

Leadership change: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced today that the superintendent...

Litter ordinance revision goes before Metro Council tonight

A revision to the current litter ordinance by Councilman Lamont Cole will go before the Metro Council at tonight’s meeting. 
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Business magnate and former NBA player Junior Bridgeman offers tips for success

Junior Bridgeman came to realize the secret of success in business and athletics wasn't really a secret at all.

Capital Region can fully recover by 2023 if enough jobs get filled, BRAC says

Current trends indicate the Capital Region could recover all the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic by 2023 or sooner, Baton Rouge Area Chamber officials say.

Feds halt state initiative that waives back taxes for employers who misclassify workers 

A new law passed this year that would have waived unemployment taxes and penalties...

Paul Arrigo’s impending retirement leaves three key Baton Rouge positions in flux

Paul Arrigo, the longtime head of Visit Baton Rouge, announced this week that he will retire in September, meaning the leadership positions at three high-profile local organizations are either empty or soon will be.Â