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Construction poised for a big year, according to BRAC 2023 Economic Outlook

The construction sector, responsible for most of the Capital Region’s recent job losses, is poised for a big comeback next year, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.

Catering businesses are seeing a return to pre-pandemic volumes

If the volume of orders that local caterers are receiving this year is any...

Louisiana posts strong new business and wage growth

Louisiana saw 7,875 net new businesses established from June 2021 to June 2022, according...

House panel says lax screening helped facilitate PPP fraud

Financial technology firms abdicated their responsibility to screen out fraud in applications for a federal program designed to help small businesses stay open

Remote workers are meeting more frequently

One of executives’ biggest worries about remote work is the reduction in spontaneous meetings...

After just two years, Smart Port initiative now at 70 vessels

Just two years after the launch of the Lower Mississippi River Smart Port &...
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Louisiana getting $113M in federal funding for small business programs

U.S Treasury today approved Louisiana’s application for up to $113 million in federal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative.

New Louisiana construction codes could bring higher costs in 2023

Louisiana will implement new construction codes based on updated international standards starting Jan. 1.

Bernhard Capital continues growth, acquires two companies

Baton Rouge-based private equity investment firm Bernhard Capital Partners this week acquired Boston Government...

Louisiana ports on alert for cyber vulnerability

Dropping river levels and backlogged barges aren’t the only threats facing Louisiana’s ports. There’s...