Business News

Companies plan carbon capture transport to Livingston Parish

Two publicly traded companies have reached an agreement to transport industrial carbon dioxide emissions along the Mississippi River corridor from Jefferson Parish to the Baton Rouge area. 

Is it a good time to buy a house? Gallup poll says most are hesitant 

Thirty percent of U.S. adults say it is a good time to buy a house, down 23 percentage points from a year ago and the first time the figure has been below 50% in more than 40 years, according to a new report from Gallup. 

New maritime money could fund Baton Rouge container on barge service

Portions of the funding could be used for the Baton Rouge to New Orleans Shuttle Service, which provides container-on-barge

Fred’s files expansion permits for new beer garden

Fred’s Bar and Grill filed a $4.5 million permit Monday for a planned three-level beer garden that will be constructed in the parking lot of the existing bar.

Baton Rouge restaurants using Instagram to reach new customers 

If you dine out often, odds are you’ve seen more than a few people...

Meet the 2022 Influential Women in Business

Influential Women in Business 2022: Honoring 9 women leaders who are making a difference in the Capital Region.
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Influential Women in Business: Karen Breaux

Influential Women in Business, 2022: Karen Breaux is human resources director for Postlethwaite & Netterville.

Influential Women in Business: Lauren McCall Fitch

Influential Women in Business, 2022: Lauren McCall Fitch is chief operating officer for Hannis T. Bourgeois.

Influential Women in Business: Beverly Haydel

Influential Women in Business, 2022: Beverly Haydel is the president and CEO of Sequitur Consulting.

Influential Women in Business: Ginger Laurent

Influential Women in Business, 2022: Ginger Laurent is CEO of the Louisiana Bankers Association.