Business News

YOLO Board and Bike founder talks about his business and creating community 

t was the late 2000s when entrepreneur Jeff Archer found himself traveling across the country in a van with several custom-made paddleboards in tow.

Bestselling author Chris Tuff’s tips for managing younger workers 

Chris Tuff is known as “The Millennial Whisperer” because of the book he authored of the same name.

Kiki closing Baton Rouge location after 15 years

Kiki, which sells women’s clothing and accessories, is closing its Studio Park location after almost 15 years

Companies shrinking product sizes to deal with inflation 

It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to corn chips,...

New DDD director, $4.5M helicopter on Metro Council agenda

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is set to make Whitney Sayal the second-ever director of the Downtown Development District. 

BRAC launches minority-owned business accelerator 

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today launched a new program designed to help minority business owners in the region who want to take their business to the next level. 
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Real Estate Report: High demand and limited supply shaping Baton Rouge market 

The Capital Region’s real estate market, like pretty much every other market, is driven by supply and demand. While market power may shift a bit one way or the other—between buyers and sellers, between renters and landlords—the differences usually aren’t terribly dramatic from year to year.

JR Ball: Judge’s answer to St. George question is money

The answer to the St. George incorporation question, so far, is "money," which should be surprising to exactly no one.

McCollister: With crime rising, how do we keep Baton Rouge safe?

Rising violent crime has a growing number of Baton Rouge residents worried about the future of their city; something must be done.

Real Estate Report: Lingering effects

Hot markets, fueled by limited supply and high demand, are the story with most real estate sectors, but rising interest rates and inflation are cautionary flags.