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New Ochsner urgent care clinic under construction near LSU campus

A new Ochsner urgent care clinic is under construction at the intersection of Lee and Burbank drives, near the LSU campus,

State association head predicts multiyear construction boom

Louisiana could experience a boom in construction activity over the next five to six years, says Ken Naquin, CEO of Louisiana Associated General Contractors. 

Millions of US workers are dealing with long COVID 

It’s one of numerous papers, surveys, and studies attempting to assess the effect of long COVID on workers, businesses and the overall economy.

US surgeon general calls for workplace management styles to change 

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants managers to take a good, hard look at...

Mortgage rates surge above 7% 

The rate on the 30-year-mortgage hit 7.16%, the highest since 2001, according to data released this morning from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Feds to plug dozens of old, leaky oil wells in Louisiana wildlife havens

Many of Louisiana’s most prized and protected natural landscapes are dotted with the leaking, rusty remnants of the oil industry’s boom years, NOLA.com reports.
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Mixed-use commercial property near Siegen Lane sells for $840,000

A mixed-use commercial property on Pennywood Avenue in the industrial park area off Siegen Lane was recently purchased for $840,000, according to records with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

Metro Council to take up stormwater district repeal, money for River Center

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is set to consider repealing the stormwater utility district they created a little more than a month ago.

Startup tips from the founder of smart vending machine firm PopCom

For serial entrepreneur Dawn Dickson, brilliant business ideas can often come from anywhere, including an existing business.

LABI announces annual Free Enterprise Award winners

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced its 2022 Free Enterprise Award winners, with a few active in the Capital Region.