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5 THINGS to watch in February

Mark your calendar for these key events, meetings and developments scheduled for the month of February.

Construction sector helps Capital Region hit pre-pandemic jobs total

The Capital Region hit its pre-pandemic jobs total in December following six straight months of growth, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.

BRAC’s new consulting firm will work with clients beyond Capital Region

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today launched Riverbend Research, a stand-alone analysis and consulting firm conducting research for clients beyond the Capital Region. 

Alford: Republicans reach for more legislative control

As state lawmakers approach their final regular session of the term, outside players like donors, consultants and even other elected officials are plotting paths to gain more Republican seats in the House and Senate during the fall elections.

Partners Southeast buys Mid City medical building for $2.5M

Partners Southeast has purchased a medical services building on North Boulevard for $2.53 million from Arthur Tolar's company 4550 North Boulevard LLC.

Girl Scouts getting new headquarters near Cabela’s 

Girl Scouts Louisiana East, which governs troops across the region, is building a new...
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BRAC partners on low-carbon tech event series, launch of online community

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Baton Rouge Carbon Reduction Alliance have partnered...

Get to know Jonas Fontenot, Mary Bird Perkins’ new CEO 

When Jonas Fontenot was hired by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in 2008, he didn’t envision a career trajectory that would one day land him in the health care institution’s top spot. 

Alford: Who will drive this fall’s policy conversation?  

“No one is talking about policy.”  That’s how Lanny Keller, a member of The Advocate’s...

Preserve Louisiana at ‘reduced capacity’ after losing Old Governor’s Mansion space

After losing its headquarters in the Old Governor’s Mansion, historical preservation nonprofit Preserve Louisiana has been operating virtually for the past year.