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Film and television charter school proposed for Baton Rouge

New Schools for Louisiana is working on establishing a new charter school in Baton Rouge that would offer career and technical training to students interested in the film and television industry. 

FMOLHS sells five senior communities

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System has sold five of its senior communities to two Memphis-based buyers, with three of the units selling for a combined $10.19 million

BREW kicks off today with block party

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week kicks off this afternoon with a 4 p.m. block party downtown at the Davis Rhorer Plaza featuring live music, an art market and food. 

Net business growth in EBR is up despite fewer additions: here’s why

The number of businesses opening across East Baton Rouge Parish has trended down since 2010, but net business growth is up thanks to fewer businesses closing their doors, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

TRENDS: Baton Rouge office space utilization hovering around 60%

Baton Rouge’s office utilization rate is hovering around 60%, higher than the 50% national average, as the pandemic-inspired hybrid work model continues to drive demand for office space. 

Louisiana governor candidates pressed on issues at PAR forum

All seven of the candidates for Louisiana governor agree more public money should be...
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Media executive urges responsibility, respect amid political polarization

Some of the nation's leading founders, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, didn’t think the new Constitution would last more than two decades, notes Patrick Butler, president and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations.

Jim Patterson: Building pathways to success in Louisiana   

Louisiana’s job market is strong. Job openings number in the tens of thousands. Employers...

Film industry tax credit program clears House committee

An extension of Louisiana’s film tax credit program passed through the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday.

A look at the contenders in this year’s BREW pitch competition

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week kicks off with a Town Square block party next Monday and builds to Friday’s pitch competition, when four companies vie for $100,000 in angel investment.Â