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US unemployment claims rose last week 

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remains historically low even as the U.S. economy

Louisiana petrochemical sector betting big on carbon capture 

For decades, mounting concerns about climate change and the growing scientific consensus that carbon dioxide emissions contribute to a warming planet were seen as existential threats to Louisiana industry

Auto dealerships are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks

Over the past year, 15% of auto dealerships have experienced a cybersecurity incident. Count among those Baton Rouge’s Team Automotive Group.

Helping employees figure out their long term goals 

It’s not always possible to help the people we supervise identify and work toward their career goals.

PAR report: State’s rainy day account growing  

Louisiana is rebuilding its state savings account for tough times, after repeatedly taking out...

LSU names director for Small Business Development Center 

Adam C. McCloskey has been named director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSU, according to an announcement from the university. 
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Navy Seal veteran says coaching is key to becoming elite 

The E in Daly's equation are the events of life, and the R is our response to them, which then leads to the O, which is the outcome of our responses to those events.

ExxonMobil partners with CF Industries in first Louisiana project for new ‘low carbon’ division

ExxonMobil has agreed to capture and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually from CF Industries’ manufacturing complex in Donaldsonville.

Amedisys expands at-home health care services to central Arkansas 

Amedisys and its subsidiary Contessa today announced an agreement with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to provide at-home medical care in central Arkansas.

Metro Council to consider approving $200M in TIF bonds for Harveston

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council today will consider allowing the Harveston Economic Development District to issue up to $200 million