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‘LaPolitics’: Last-minute surprises ahead of Election Day

The most notable political surprise during these final days leading up to tomorrow's big vote comes courtesy of the Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority.

What’s next for Pennington’s Obecity, USA campaign? 

In the six months since Pennington Biomedical Research Center launched its Obecity, USA campaign, the program’s ads and PSAs have reached millions nationally. 

Baton Rouge records lowest unemployment rate since February 2020 

The Baton Rouge metro area is at its lowest unemployment rate, 4.2%, since February 2020, and the region has enjoyed four consecutive months of job growth. 

Stephen Moret tapped to lead Strada Education Network 

Stephen Moret, former head of Louisiana Economic Development and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber,...

BNI founder Ivan Misner: It’s time to develop a hybrid approach to networking

Networking is all about building relationships. And in the eyes of networking expert Ivan Misner, it is during tough stretches such as the one brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that businesspeople need to work harder than ever to maintain their networks.

Smart Growth Summit returns with focus on pandemic recovery, climate change 

One of the silver linings of “going virtual” during the pandemic, at least for local organizations, was being able to reach a broader digital audience, and, in turn, gathering ideas from experts who might not have been able to visit Baton Rouge otherwise.
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Roundup: Business and Boots event / School contracts scrutiny / Louisiana Key Academy

LABI: Tickets for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s Business and Boots block...

What does the $1 trillion infrastructure deal mean for Baton Rouge?

Congress passed the $1 trillion infrastructure deal late Friday and President Biden signed it Saturday, providing Louisiana with billions in infrastructure funding. So what will Baton Rouge gain?

Capital Area United Way on track for workplace giving rebound

Capital Area United Way is ramping up its workplace giving campaigns after Louisiana’s fourth surge of COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida caused delays. 

LABI releases statement assailing Biden’s vaccine mandate 

Companies that violate President Joe Biden’s call to ensure their employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly could face fines of $13,600 per employee and another $136,000 for “willful violations.”