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What your company needs to watch out for when using AI

The cacophony of alarms around generative AI has left business executives disoriented and concerned, particularly given that the technology is available to anyone within their organizations, not just data scientists. 

Apartments off Government sell for $11M

An apartment complex tucked off of Government Street has been sold to a local investor for $11 million, according to land records. 

Nearly 7% of Louisiana jobs are in the construction industry, topping US average

Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that nearly 7% of jobs in Louisiana are in the construction industry, 1.7 percentage points higher than the national concentration, KTBS reports.

See which Baton Rouge employers made national list of best workplaces 

Raising Cane’s and the Louisiana state government are ranked among the nation’s 500 best...

State auditor finds faults with city-parish’s handling of federal funds

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office says East Baton Rouge Parish’s use of $612,283 in federal coronavirus fiscal recovery dollars to replace the Twin Oaks Bridge may not have been an allowable use of the money. 

Small businesses facing tighter scrutiny from banks in applying for loans 

Baton Rouge-area bankers say they are paying closer attention to deals involving clients in industries most impacted by rising interest rates. 

Now streaming: A Baton Rouge native’s comedic novel hits the small screen 

Baton Rouge native and LSU alum Casey McQuiston’s bestselling debut novel hit the small screen with a film adaptation that started streaming on Amazon Prime this past weekend. 

How to craft an effective pitch to win over investors 

One of the most crucial moments in a startup’s life is convincing investors of its worth. Whether an idea is in its earliest stages or in need of that extra push, a solid pitch that connects with investors can elevate a startup to the next level. 

Nothing to lose: 42% of Louisiana lawmakers are running unopposed

According to LSU’s annual Louisiana Survey, most Louisiana residents believe the state is headed in the wrong direction, and only 28% are either “very confident” or “somewhat confident” in state government to address pressing problems. 

Baton Rouge-founded Dream Motor Group expands to Miami

Dream Motor Group, founded in Baton Rouge, has expanded into the Miami market with the recent acquisition of two Mercedes-Benz dealerships, making the group the second largest seller of Mercedes-Benz cars in the U.S., according to the group’s founder.