Business News

The latest on the saltwater intrusion threatening south Louisiana tapsĀ 

Salt water making its way up the drought-stricken Mississippi River is on track to contaminate New Orleans drinking water by the end of the month, and federal, state and local officials are scrambling to deliver alternative freshwater supplies, USA Today Network reports.Ā 

A guide to Baton Rouge’s food truck sceneĀ 

Should she open a food truck or a restaurant? The choice was easy for...

Knapp leaves BRAC to head Committee of 100

Adam Knapp is leaving his position as president and CEO of the Baton Rouge...

Louisiana’s income growth trailed US average during the second quarter

Personal income in Louisiana grew by 3.8% during the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.Ā 

Federal appeals court decision highlights battle over corporate diversity policiesĀ 

A grant program for businesses run by Black women was temporarily blocked by a...

Know someone worthy of a 2024 Women with a Cause nomination?

Disaster relief. Arts education. Animal advocacy. The causes are many, but a deep love...

BRAC opens 2024 economic survey to Capital Region businessesĀ 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today opened its 2024 economic outlook survey and is asking the Capital Region business community to participate.Ā 

Regina Davis has a plan to ā€˜unlock innovation’ at ExxonMobil

Since Regina Davis was named refinery manager of the ExxonMobil Product Solutions Complex at the start of September, her priority has been to ā€œunlock innovationā€ within both the facility’s workforce and technology.Ā 

Federal shutdown could slow 222 FEMA recovery projects in Louisiana

A partial shutdown of the federal government would delay almost 2,000 FEMA disaster recovery and emergency preparedness projects nationwide, according to the White House.

This startup will connect Louisiana home health agencies with staffĀ Ā Ā 

A Baton Rouge native is creating a health care staffing marketplace that leverages technology to provide a better home health experience for freelance clinicians, agencies, and their patients.Ā