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‘LaPolitics’: Just hours remain for candidates to qualify

If you would like to be a candidate for office in Louisiana this fall, you have until 4:30 p.m. to sign the required paperwork and pay the associated fees with our local and state election officials.

Bernhard Capital launching environmental services platform following KC Harvey acquisition

Baton Rouge-based Bernhard Capital Partners Management LP today announced the launch of a dedicated environmental services platform following its acquisition of KC Harvey Environmental LLC.

How Baton Rouge is spending its American Rescue Plan funding

Baton Rouge placed a higher priority on flooding and public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did on government operations, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. 

EBR pay raise proposal gets warm reception from council members

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s proposed pay raise for East Baton Rouge Parish employees will add about $17.1 million to annual city-parish spending, the administration says. 

Bercen planning $17.5M expansion of its Denham Springs plant

Bercen, a division of specialty ingredients manufacturer Vertellus, today announced a $17.5 million expansion...

Iberia Parish aircraft painting facility expanding services with $2.5M addition 

Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, which specializes in painting commercial aircrafts, today announced it is expanding its business to include aircraft maintenance and conversion services at its facility in Iberia Parish. 
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How mentorship impacted three Baton Rouge leaders’ careers 

Having a mentor is important for every stage of life, whether you’re a CEO or recent college graduate. 

Cheeseboard shop Bites and Boards moves into larger location 

Exactly one year after Bites and Boards opened in a small storefront in the Village at Willow Grove, the former cottage business has shifted to a corner spot in the complex with more than double its original square footage.

EBR commercial sales volume remains well ahead of 2021

The first half of 2022 saw 280 commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish totaling $614.1 million in volume, according to the latest tally compiled by Elifin Realty. 

Number of Americans filing initial jobless claims hits eight-month high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest...