Opinions

Graves: Shout it from the rooftops: Restaurants are open!

Todd Graves: Restaurants across Baton Rouge are open and it's important for the public to do business with this vital small business sector.

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The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented levels of disruption and...

Waguespack: Rally to save small business from coronavirus impact

As the impact being felt by the coronavirus spreads, it's legitimate to wonder what the small business sector will look like once calm is restored. To help, it's time for all of us to rally and support local businesses in town.

Alford: Government relations adapting to new normal 

As Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed a sweeping proclamation last week that temporarily shuttered...

Alford: Government relations becoming adaptation game

As Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed a sweeping proclamation last week that temporarily shuttered...

Waguespack: Take the #giftcardchallenge to help retailers thwart coronavirus impact

LABI President Stephen Waguespack is asking residents to embrace the #giftcardchallenge and purchase gift cards from local businesses.
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Is influencer marketing small enough for your business?

When it’s successful, influencer marketing is like word-of-mouth on steroids.

Riegel: Reflecting on coronavirus and the new normal

I often think about the title float of a Mardi Gras parade I saw...

Alford: No deadlines from the Legislature sidelines

As many of us already know from Schoolhouse Rock! and hopefully civics courses, bills...

Publisher: New school superintendent must be ‘the best’

The search for a new superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish public schools must focus on but one criteria: Who is the best leader for the job?