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US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge gain...

‘LaPolitics’: PSC’s Mike Francis eyeing secretary of state race

Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis of Crowley, the former chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, is "seriously considering" a challenge to Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin. 

Construction tsunami

With several chemical and renewables projects on the horizon, Baton Rouge’s industrial labor bottleneck could soon reach a breaking point.

Leadership: Press play, not pause, on growth

Growth is never a straight line and if often hard in uncertain times, but embracing the challenge is key to moving your organization forward.

Leadership: 7 ways to win with people

Boosting your influence and credibility with people will make you a more effective leader.

Opinion| Accelerating hope for Louisiana

The $3 billion Accelerate Louisiana nonprofit, if done right, has the potential to significantly address Louisiana's foundational problems.
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Opinion | Abandoned signs video speaks volumes on Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is littered with abandoned signs and it's a blight and an embarrassment for out city. We need to show some pride and clean up our act.

2023 Baton Rouge Business Awards & Hall of Fame

Honoring four Baton Rouge business leaders and two homegrown companies who all embraced risk while overcoming challenges on the road to success.

Window of opportunity

Jim Roland, the founder and president of Window World of Baton Rouge, is a success because he’s not afraid to risk it all—whether its business, being a parent to quadruplets or globetrotting with friends.

An eternal optimist

William "Bill" Borne overcame setbacks to build Amedisys into the country’s second-largest home health care company, and while his life was tragically cut short his legacy continues in those he mentored.