Nonprofits

The Capital Area United Way reinvents its model for allocating money

With more competition for donor dollars, philanthropy is changing. So is the Capital Area...

As effort to ban smoking in Baton Rouge bars and casinos gathers steam, both sides prepare to face off

(Photo by Collin Richie; Joe Hall, owner of Phil Brady’s, is a vocal advocate for...

Executive profile: Louisiana Chemical Association’s Gregory M. Bowser

POSITION Executive Vice President & Director of Governmental Affairs, Louisiana Chemical Association AGE 55 HOMETOWN Baldwin,...

Cordell Haymon on his toughest challenge

POSITION: Senior Vice President COMPANY: SGS Petroleum Service Corp. WHAT THEY DO: Baton Rouge-based SGS Petroleum Service Corp. is...

Despite tensions, southwest Louisiana leaders move ahead with initiatives to reap the benefits of rapid growth.

PROACTIVE MINDSET: GO Group Executive Director Karen Clapp near a construction project in downtown...

Connie Fabré: GBRIA members on the move

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance is a trade organization whose members are comprised...
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Edwards’ doomsday budget speech draws mixed results from business groups

There’s no question Gov. John Bel Edwards focused the attention of the people of...

PAR’s balanced approach

Despite Gov. John Bel Edwards’ pledge throughout his campaign to govern from the center...

The budget crisis: Wielding the knife

Cutting the budget sounds a lot easier than it is, especially in Louisiana, where...

The budget crisis: A knack for numbers

(Photography by Brian Baiamonte: Julie Stokes) The first time Rep. Julie Stokes gave a speech...