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Publisher: Time to examine our priorities

American culture has changed much in this century—and not always for the better. Just...

I’m considering rebranding or renaming my business. What steps should I take?

Branding is one of the most important aspects of your business, but making changes...

Attorneys Devin Ricci and Russel Primeaux explain the ins and outs of patent law

In the big wide world of securing a patent, it’s difficult to know where to...

Will Louisiana’s film industry suffer if the state’s tax credit program is capped?

Louisiana surpassed California as the filmmaking capital of the world in 2013, according to...

Apprenticeship programs still prove effective in workforce development

It's the oldest form of training in history, and while some businesses continue to...

Executive Spotlight: John D’Angelo, Investar Bank

Name: John D’Angelo Position: President and CEO, Investar Bank Age: 55 Hometown: New Orleans Education: Bachelor's degree in...

The Louisiana budget fight reaches a crescendo in the final days of the session

(AP photo by Melinda Deslatte; From left to right: Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego; Senate...

Stephanie Riegel: We’re a techy society, for better or worse

A summer intern in our office had her first encounter with a telephone book...

Baton Rouge entrepreneur: Ann Connelly of Ann Connelly Fine Art

(Photo by Brian Baiamonte: Ann Connelly) Ann Connelly Position: Founder and Owner Company: Ann Connelly Fine Art What...

Diversifying Baton Rouge’s technology sector

(Photo by Don Kadair: Padma Vatsavai of Vinformatix) Local firms encounter challenges in recruiting minorities. As...