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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.

Why cartel cutback will drive up gas prices despite US being top oil producer 

Why, then, do U.S. oil prices hinge on the actions of an international oil cartel?

American workers aren’t as productive as in years past 

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the country’s workforce is not as productive as just a year ago
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BRAC rolls out economic outlook survey for 2023 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today opened its 2023 economic outlook survey and is inviting the Capital Region business community to participate. 

Betting big on carbon capture

Climate change concerns were once seen as a threat to Louisiana industry, but now the petrochemical sector, positioning itself as part of the solution, is investing heavily on ‘low carbon solutions.’

Celtic Studios executive director moving on

Aaron Bayham stepped down this week as executive director for Celtic Media Centre in Baton Rouge. 

GEO Prep Mid City campus purchased by its parent organization for $13.95M

The Greater Education Opportunities Foundation purchased its GEO Prep Mid City campus on Lobdell Boulevard in a deal worth $13.95 million,