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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Baton Rouge CPAs work to get PPP applications out the door 

CPAs in Baton Rouge are stepping in to join the rush of business owners...

Shock waves: How the coronavirus shut down the Baton Rouge economy

The economic damage wrought by the coronavirus on Baton Rouge was sudden and widespread, leaving us to wonder how long will it last and what will the new normal look like?

Under pressure: Hospitals brace for coronavirus surge

Baton Rouge area hospitals bracing for coronavirus patient surge while private practice doctors see a drop in business.

Baton Rouge banks in the economic mitigation spotlight

The Baton Rouge banking industry and how it acts in the weeks ahead will be critical in mitigating the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Real estate finds itself playing the COVID-19 waiting game

The immediate COVID-19 impact varies by real estate sector, but the challenges will be universal if the effective shutdown lasts for an extended period.

Oil and gas gets a double whammy

The coronavirus and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia is delivering a one-two punch to Louisiana’s oil and gas industry.
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Success Plan Step 4: Setting milestone goals

Start at the end and work your way back to the beginning.

Home mortgage industry worried by forbearance relief promised in CARES Act

While the $2.2 trillion CARES Act relief package passed by Congress late last month...

Auto insurance relief could be on the way for Louisiana drivers

Insurer Allstate Corp. announced Monday it’s refunding some $600 million to customers for car...

Julie Laperouse: Do what you can

Everyone is walking on unstable, unfamiliar ground right now. What constitutes success largely depends on the particulars of the situation you’re in, even on a daily basis.
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