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Calling Louisiana to boost state’s trained workforce

Industry leaders are battling the stigma attached with not getting a four-year degree with a Louisiana Calling campaign designed to boost the state’s trained workforce.

Baton Rouge on mission to reimagine public housing

Federal changes are propelling the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority and its new executive director to rethink public housing.

Alford: There won’t be a redo for a reset

Timing isn't the only factor worth considering in politics, but if you get it...

Meet Louisiana’s Female Founder 100: Sevetri Wilson

What does this entrepreneur share with Joanna Gaines, Rhiana and Serena Williams?

Stories of ‘mom guilt’

It can feel like a no-win situation. Working mothers face guilt for giving up family time; stay-at-home moms may regret not earning income.

JR Ball: BREC should not cave on closing Dumas golf course

Love golf or not, the numbers make it clear that BREC should shutter the 18-hole Dumas golf course in Greeenwood Park
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Publisher: A 37-year journey of change

There's been much change at Business Report over its 37-year journey, writes Publisher Rolfe McCollister, who also comments on escalating state budgets and higher taxes under Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Jennifer Maggio talks transformation

Her nonprofit, Life of a Single Mom, is pursuing an aggressive growth plan: 100 new chapters nationwide.

Women to Watch: Sophia Macias

When 11-year-old Sophia Macias didn’t see a space for local girls her age to connect over golf, she created one.

Cultivating the next gen of entrepreneurs

Deborah Sternberg started the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge a year ago—and already its impact is promising.