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Louisiana legislators push unemployment insurance relief bills to aid businesses 

Louisiana lawmakers approved several bills Monday that would provide relief to businesses in light...

BRAC economic dashboard shows combined jobless claims continue to fall 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that examines...

Hollywood Casino’s on land move includes 38,000-square-foot expansion

Hollywood Casino of Baton Rouge’s plan to move the gaming facility on land includes...

Bar and club owners worry pandemic regulations will mean last call

Frustrated bar and club owners across Baton Rouge argue they’ve been unfairly targeted by Louisiana’s pandemic regulations.

Walk-On’s investment from PE firm will accelerate franchise growth

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has received a significant investment from private equity firm 10 Point Capital, which will enable the Baton Rouge-based restaurant chain to accelerate its already rapid growth.

Relief Telemed sees rapid growth from COVID-19 testing

Startup Relief Telemed is experiencing rapid growth during the pandemic after going all-in on COVID-19 testing and landing a contract with LSU.
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Alford: Government responses, both in Baton Rouge and DC, require patience

If you’re waiting for Congress to approve another relief package to address the COVID-19...

Baton Rouge employers forced to pivot as remote workforce deals with power outages

Baton Rouge’s business community has been dealt yet another blow this year: widespread power outages triggered by Hurricane Delta, which made landfall in southwest Louisiana on Friday.

BRAC changes rules for mayoral forum so Piazza, Guirard can participate

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is changing the rules of the mayoral forum it is hosting Tuesday night with WGMB/WVLA, clearing the way for all six candidates in the race to participate, not just the top four based on a recent poll.

Livingston Parish assessor will lower assessments of businesses hurt by COVID-19

Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor is launching an ad campaign later this week targeting businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraging them to let his office know, as it could reduce their 2020 property tax assessment by as much as 50%