Business News

BRAC names Ann Trappey interim CEO as national search begins

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s board has selected Ann Trappey, a local business leader and former board chair, to be the organization’s interim president and CEO. 

Warehouses are turning to gig workers as they compete for labor  

Logistics companies competing for workers are offering more flexibility in areas such as scheduling...

Biden administration will spend $7B to build hydrogen power hubs  

The Biden administration is directing $7 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to build seven regional hydrogen power hubs in 16 states, the White House announced this morning. 

‘LaPolitics’: Americans for Prosperity’s new state director talks policy and politics 

LaPolitics: What is Americans for Prosperity hoping to hear from candidates this election cycle? Are there any key issues?

Highland mixed-use community, ramen shop going before Planning Commission

The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton...

Downtown bar owner facing eviction from two locations

The owner of the downtown Baton Rouge building that hosts Happy’s Irish Pub has filed to evict the bar, the second such action against the same bar owner in as many weeks, public records show. 

NFIB pushing back against new small business reporting requirements  

The National Federation of Independent Business last month sent a letter to the U.S....

Air Products announces fund to benefit Lake Maurepas communities

Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced today.

Aztek Cove has changed its plans. Will the project still happen? 

The developers of the controversial Aztek Cove development say the project is still moving forward after they withdrew a request to establish an economic development district on the property.  

Lawsuits challenging diversity efforts could hit funding for small businesses 

Activists looking to roll back diversity programs are suing several big companies―including Comcast, Progressive...