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Louisiana chemical plants forecast production declines amid reduced staffing, supply chain disruptions

As Louisiana’s chemical plants embrace recommended safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19...

How to help employees during trying times  

If the frightening ramifications of the growing coronavirus crisis are making it hard for...

Economists hopeful oil prices will stabilize by summer

The price of oil rose today, with Brent crude hovering around $30 per barrel,...

Virus roundup …    

• Congressional and White House officials said today that after several setbacks a deal...

Roundup: BRAC webinar / US home sales / Late fees waived 

Tune in: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is holding a free webinar at 11...

Virus response: Baton Rouge biotech firm now producing hand sanitizer

A Baton Rouge-based biotech company has switched gears from making topical dermatology products to...
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Permanent restaurant closures expected as economic toll worsens

Louisiana restaurants have been limited to delivery, takeout and drive-thru options for eight days...

Baton Rouge hospitality industry takes hit as business dries up 

Industry leaders are beginning to assess the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the...

Baton Rouge’s new norm: Working from home while schooling the kids

For many local businesspeople, working from home while schooling the kids has become the...

Virus roundup … 

• Gov. John Bel Edwards is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration for the state...
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