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Jay Ducote returning to Food Network for competition 

Baton Rouge chef Jay Ducote is returning to Food Network to compete on another television cooking competition. 

Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local dealers

E-commerce giant Amazon will launch vehicle sales in the U.S. next year, allowing local car dealers to sell directly to customers on its site. 

See what Baton Rouge business was honored by Pharrell Williams

A Baton Rouge on-demand laundry company received a $75,000 investment from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs by closing the wealth gap in venture capital. 

Two LSU professors are working on ways to improve underwater construction

As the average global sea level set a new record and the National Weather Service recorded an all-time high for significant climate events in 2022, a pair of LSU Engineering researchers are taking on these challenges with a $500,000 grant. 

Bernhard Capital’s Jeff Koonce on entrepreneurship, investment now that ‘free money’ is gone

When money was cheap and loan underwriting was more relaxed, many companies―particularly in certain...

This new bill could help veterans get startup loans 

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship introduced a bill this week that...

See which Capital Region companies were selected for LED’s accelerator program 

Seven Capital Region businesses were selected to participate in Louisiana Economic Development’s annual Diversity...

What we know about Landry’s plans for paid parental leave for state workers

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry wants more information about the price tag attached to offering state...

This longtime Lee Drive eatery is moving to Highland Road 

New York Bagel Company is getting a new brand and a new home.

Celtic Studios is in search of a new leader

As the strikes end and work resumes in film, Celtic Media Centre is in...