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

Is salary transparency in job postings the next best practice? 

In the rapidly changing hiring world, job postings have transformed from simple listings of...

Here’s how small business owners feel about the economy

Small business owners aren’t optimistic about the current economic environment, at least according to...

What retail does downtown Baton Rouge lack?

The Downtown Development District has launched a survey to find out what sorts of...

Construction backlog falls sharply for US small contractors

The Associated Builders and Contractors reported Tuesday morning that its Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.4 months in October, the lowest levels since early 2022. 

Alford: Landry, Legislature off to an early start

We have reached mid-November during a statewide election year and we already know who will fill the roles of governor, Senate president and speaker of the House. 

Roundup: Latest inflation stats / Seafood caucus / Oil demand 

Slowing down: This morning’s report from the Labor Department shows that consumer prices either...

Not exploring AI, digital twins or robotic technology? You might get left behind  

It all began years ago, when industrial owners started digitizing their processes to gain more operational insight into their facilities.

Majority of US workers have a positive relationship with their boss

While a relatively small share of workers say they are satisfied with their pay and opportunities for promotion, most are highly satisfied with their relationship with their supervisors. 

NSA-backed LSU Cybersecurity Clinic supporting small business

A new clinic at LSU is helping small businesses in Louisiana protect themselves from cyberattacks. 

Connector between Downtown Greenway, Government Street set to open

The connector between Baton Rouge’s Downtown Greenway and the bike lanes along Government Street has been completed. 
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