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Survey: Small businesses struggling to hire qualified workers

The NFIB’s small business optimism index rose 2.4 points in March to 98.2, marking...

DDD outlines search plans for a new executive director

Following the death of its longtime executive director one month ago, the Downtown Development...

Hot-button issues redrawing lines in corporate America

The nation’s top business leaders are pushing back against President Biden’s plans to raise...

Active tropical season forecast raises risks for Louisiana oil and gas industry

Tropical weather and climate researchers at Colorado State University are predicting 17 named storms,...

Alford: Fiscal session not confined to money issues

The first day of the Legislature’s regular session this past Monday kicked off with...

Local businesses happy to lose restrictions but struggling to staff up

While restaurant and business owners are welcoming the crowds returning to their establishments in the days since Gov. John Bel Edwards relaxed the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, many say they’re having a hard time rehiring enough staff to keep up.
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Downtown’s pandemic dilemma

After a largely rough year for those doing business downtown, there are signs of optimism on the horizon—especially in the multifamily sector.

Mese family property in Garden District sells for $1.17M

The Mese family has sold its property in the middle of the Garden District—a 1-acre tract fronting Government Street that comprises 11 lots, three corners, four commercial establishments and two houses—for $1.175 million in a deal that closed late Thursday.

PAR publishes ‘Fiscal Crossroads’ commentary on legislative session 

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana today released a new commentary called Fiscal...

Soji reopening Tuesday after wind knocks down Entergy poles, damaging property

Heavy winds knocked two Entergy poles with transformers onto Soji’s property early Saturday morning,...