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Viewpoint: Schools must realize we’re co-educators, not just parents

Schools must change their thinking toward parents in a pandemic-prevention world that has students remote learning from home.

Capital Region home sales rise for third consecutive month versus last year

Capital Region home sales continued to surge in August, beating last year’s figures for a third consecutive month as the market continues to stabilize after months of historic lows earlier this year. 

BRAC: Capital Region sees ‘positive economic trends’ from hosting Laura evacuees

Once an influx of spending from hurricane evacuees subsides, local businesses will get a...

Red Stick Social lays off most of staff, shifts focus to special events

Red Stick Social has laid off most of its staff, manager Will Durham tells...

Loren Scott: ‘This has been the toughest forecasting market we’ve ever faced’

Economist Loren Scott says there are two large uncertainties to keep in mind when projecting economic recovery through 2022—a vaccine and the presidential election. 

Virus roundup … 

• The Louisiana Department of Health today reported 426 new COVID-19 cases, continuing the...
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Downtown multifamily real estate market sees boost in rentals

Between a pandemic and hurricane season, downtown’s residential real estate market is the strongest it’s been in years, according to some local agents and developers, with occupancy rates rising.

Wymar Federal Credit Union repeats as Best Places to Work winner among small-medium companies

Cultivating a team atmosphere is a key behind Wymar Federal Credit Union being recognized as a regional leader in workplace culture.

Home Bank is the Best Places to Work winner among large companies

A flat hierarchy and a workplace culture steeped in homespun positivity enables Home Bank to help its small business customers weather any storm.

Best Places to Work executives weigh in on workplace issues

Business Report asked executives of Best Places to Work companies to share some words of wisdom addressing pressing workplace topics.