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

Small business confidence falls to lowest level in a decade 

As small business owners face increasing economic pressures, their overall outlook is bordering on...

Stirling and Level Homes townhome development planned for Geismar 

Through a joint venture with Level Homes, Stirling Properties today announced it is developing 48 townhomes on 7.5 acres in Geismar. 

Inflation pressures persist in US economy, with consumer prices still rising 

Consumer prices in the U.S. rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that further declines in inflation are likely to be slow and bumpy.

Louisiana group says excessive tort costs deprived state of 50,000 jobs

Data released Tuesday from the tort reform group Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says excessive...

Check fraud is on the rise despite high-tech banking tools 

Check fraud might seem old-fashioned in the digital era, but it’s on the rise as criminal gangs become increasingly sophisticated, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

Employees are losing patience with workplace changes 

In 2022, the average employee experienced 10 planned enterprise changes—such as a restructuring to...
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What to know about securing a small business loan right now 

The bankers surveyed said they expect to continue tightening credit standards for the rest of 2023

Sempra might delay investment decision for Cameron LNG facility 

Sempra Infrastructure could delay its final investment decision to expand the Cameron LNG facility in Louisiana.

Lack of available child care is holding companies and employees back 

More companies that rely on hourly shift workers are trying to fix the child...

Bernhard Capital Partners expands government services platform with acquisition 

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based radar systems services provider Duotech Services.
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