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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

Alford: In Louisiana, elections beget elections

With primary voting set to conclude in less than a month, both of the open state Senate seats on the fall ballot could—again—lead to other special elections on future ballot

Caliente Mexican Craving closing Lee Drive location 

Caliente Mexican Craving on Lee Drive today announced via its social media pages that it will close Oct. 23 after 10 years in business. 

New ‘Advocate’ editor predicts growth, sees continued value of print

While news staffs across the country are shrinking, the new editor of The Advocate, The Times-Picayune and NOLA.com sees growth potential. 

Roundup: Celtic Studios / Rail strike / Social Security increase  

New role: Aaron Bayham, who left his position as Celtic Studios executive director last...

Sense of trust keeps Baton Rouge Youth Coalition employees motivated

Keeping staff members motivated and satisfied is a timeworn challenge for the nonprofit sector, which often trades modest pay for emotionally demanding work.

Small business group files suit over Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

An advocacy group for small businesses has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the...
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Difference between talent and skill can be key when it comes to promotions 

Talent and skill are often used interchangeably because the outcome, performing a particular task,...

More businesses now willing to hire employees with criminal records 

The ongoing labor shortage has pushed more employers to recruit employees who have served prison time, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

Baton Rouge’s Pod Pack International merges with Joe’s Garage Coffee

Pod Pack International, a manufacturer of single-serve coffee and tea solutions, has merged with Seattle-based Joe's Garage Coffee. 

Port close to beginning work on multimillion dollar terminal 

The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is finishing up the Army Corps of Engineers’ permitting process for a new multimillion dollar terminal.
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