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Small business owners struggling to find quality applicants

Small business owners are still trying to fill historically high levels of open positions, and they’re not having much luck, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly jobs report. 

High school stars now cashing in on NIL deals

Ian Jackson and Johnuel “Boogie” Fland are among the brightest stars in the firmament...

Troubled waters

The Southern Hills Aquifer is a critical Capital Region asset, but overuse has it under threat from saltwater intrusion.

Theater attendance soars as moviegoers return

With COVID-19 cases falling, theater attendance is rising exponentially compared to this time a...

Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana

SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced...

State officials rank tax incentives for best, worst ROI

All but one of the 10 tax incentive programs that cost at least $1 million had a positive impact on Louisiana’s economy
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Offering employee equity could help small businesses with labor shortage

Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses,...

Majority of workers would consider quitting if called back in-office full-time

When businesses first started talking about “Zoom fatigue” two years ago, it seemed like...

After two years, Free Comic Book Day returns to Baton Rouge

After the pandemic canceled Free Comic Book Day entirely in 2020 and moved the event to August in 2021, the annual event returns to its traditional May spot this weekend on Baton Rouge and national calendars.

Clients increasingly demand diverse law firms

Law firms dominated by white men may find it harder to attract and retain certain clients.
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