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Opinion: An economic development resolution for Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge resolution for 2023 ought to be developing a comprehensive economic development strategy beyond petrochemical.

Opinion: What does 2023 hold for Louisiana and Baton Rouge?

A new year always provides a fresh start, giving rise to bright hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As an optimist, things can get better.

BRAC, LCA applaud ruling against carbon capture moratorium

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and the Louisiana Chemical Association are praising a federal judge’s recent ruling that Livingston Parish cannot enforce a carbon capture and sequestration moratorium. 

Louisiana’s industrial sector struggling to attract skilled labor

The biggest problem facing the industrial sector this year is a lack of skilled workers. 

US job openings dipped in November but market remained robust 

U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained high suggesting businesses remain determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool hiring and wage gains.

How to smartly cut business costs during tough times 

If your business isn't performing how you want it, maybe in terms of its profitability, it might be time to examine your cost basis. 
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Negotiations underway for Baton Rouge professional hockey team

After a sellout last night and almost 21,000 tickets sold for three hockey exhibition games held at the Raising Canes’ River Center to gauge interest, Baton Rouge is moving closer to hosting professional sports once again. 

How offshore wind energy can benefit the oil industry

Offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico proposed by the Biden administration could...

High turnover partly responsible for drop in US worker productivity

A hallmark of the pandemic era has been the surge in employee turnover, and...