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

Tech giants dominate best-run companies list again, but who’s No. 1?

Technology giants strengthened their grip on the top of the annual Management Top 250 ranking of America’s best-run companies.

Facilities Maintenance Management buys former Hancock Whitney building

Denham Springs-based Facilities Maintenance Management, a full-service maintenance and construction company, will renovate the former Hancock Whitney Bank Denham Springs operations center as its new headquarters.

State making it easier for students at two-year colleges to get four-year degrees

Louisiana’s oversight board for higher education adopted new transfer pathways Wednesday that will make it easier for students at two-year colleges to obtain four-year degrees.

US unemployment applications fall again as labor market continues to thrive

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite high interest rates and elevated costs.

BLDG 5 is launching a lemonade brand for purchase in stores

Popular Kalurah Street eatery BLDG 5 Market + Kitchen + Patio today announced the launch of its new artisanal lemonade brand, BLDG 5 Lemonade.

How much will the state get from its first offshore wind agreements?

Louisiana’s Mineral and Energy Board approved the state’s first wind operating agreements in state offshore waters at its December meeting today, according to an announcement from Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Tom Harris.