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Chevron completes Renewable Energy Group purchase that includes Geismar plant

Chevron has completed a $3.15 billion cash acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, which includes a biorefinery in Geismar. 

Grand opening set for CounterspaceBR’s Bocage location

Opening its second location in Baton Rouge just a short drive away from Bocage Village, locally owned cookie shop CounterspaceBR is seeking to become more than a supplier of sweet treats.

Special redistricting session back on after appeals court ruling 

A federal appeals court has lifted its hold on Louisiana’s congressional redistricting. The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means a special session can start Wednesday for a remap ordered by a district judge.

State auditor questions handling of $5.6B in LWC benefits payments

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office has questioned the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s handling of $5.6 billion in federally funded benefits payments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Louisiana’s broadband expansion has companies looking to recruit 

Bridging the digital divide has become a priority for Louisiana since the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the crucial role high-speed internet plays in the state's education and economic systems.

MBAs are getting job offers before they step on campus 

Just getting accepted into business school is proving to be a career boost for...
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‘Business Report’ brings home six journalism awards

The Business Report team was honored with six national awards for editorial excellence by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers at the organization’s annual conference

Office and warehouse space planned for northeast Baton Rouge

A new 10,795-square-foot office and warehouse space is planned for Mammoth Avenue just north of the intersection of Monterrey and South Choctaw drives. 

Nursing homes could lose licenses if evacuation plans deemed inadequate

Louisiana is expected to adopt a new set of rules for nursing home emergency preparedness under legislation Gov. John Bel Edwards’

Westlake Chemical spending $110M to cut air pollution as part of settlement

Three subsidiaries of Westlake Chemical on Thursday settled allegations that they violated federal and state pollution control laws.Â