Business News

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

Entrepreneur: Jennifer Mellard

Entrepreneur: Jennifer Mellard is the founder and owner of Baton Rouge-based Gold Coast Traditions, an organic dry mix food product company.

Louisiana industry desperately seeking ITEP clarity

The curious case of Bollinger Shipyards highlights the latest ITEP issue to arise since Gov. John Bel Edwards altered the program.

Mushrooming opportunity for Hanley’s Foods

A mistake by the owners of Hanley’s Foods leads to an opportunity to create a plant-based salad topper that tastes like bacon.

‘Tis the pop-up retail season

The concept of pop-up retail—leasing brick-and-mortar space solely during the holiday season—is proving popular with both Baton Rouge retailers and shopping centers.

JR Ball: The trouble with Mike Wampold’s Harveston TIF

JR Ball: The Harveston mix-use development, like other projects by Mike Wampold, will be fantastic, but that doesn't mean it deserves a TIF.

Riegel: A look at the departing King Alexander’s legacy at LSU

Riegel: King Alexander, who will be leaving to become president at Oregon State, did a remarkably good job leading the LSU system during challenging times.

Publisher: We can learn from the success of the LSU football team

Publisher: There are lessons every government official and corporate executive can learn from what LSU football has accomplished—and how they did it.

The guaranteed change of Guaranty

Flynn Foster is managing Guaranty Corp. in the family tradition of constant evolution to keep the business relevant for the times.

Jay Ducote’s meeting to remember with Guaranty Corp.

It was supposed to be a regular sit down with Guaranty's Flynn Foster, but Jay Ducote ’quickly discovered this would be no ordinary meeting.

Business Lunch: Solera

Business Lunch: Solera, located on Perkins Road, is a Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that also boasts a varied wine and cocktail menu.
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