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‘LaPolitics’: Governor candidates urged to prioritize the coast

The Environmental Defense Action Fund launched a new six-figure television ad buy calling on...

CEO turnover is on pace for a record year

A record number of chief executive officers have left their jobs in the first eight months of 2023, reports 24/7 Wall St. 

New leader rejoins LABI with ambitious agenda

This morning, he accepted an offer to become the next president and CEO of what is arguably the most powerful nongovernmental organization in the state—the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry—which is gearing up for next year with a new, expansive agenda. 

LABI selects Will Green as its next leader 

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has selected Will Green as its next CEO, following Stephen Waguespack’s departure to run for governor, sources tell Daily Report. 

Louisiana leaders talk commerce, entrepreneurship in DC

A handful of Louisiana leaders traveled to Washington D.C. this week to talk about...

Would this DC workforce program work in Baton Rouge?

The District of Columbia Infrastructure Academy trains workers for high-demand jobs while paying them...
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The Walls Project launches an apprenticeship program with a $6M grant 

Baton Rouge nonprofit the Walls Project today announced it has received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Forest Services that it will use to launch an agroforestry apprenticeship program. 

‘Times-Picayune’ endorses Waguespack in governor’s race 

The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com today announced it is endorsing former Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack for governor. 

Capital Region construction jobs rebound, though sector’s unemployment remains high

The number of people working in construction in the Capital Region has grown by 11% over the past 12 months, double the rate of the next-fastest growing sector, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports. 

Rotary Club in St. George area looks to grow membership 

You may know that the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge dates back more than...