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In Louisiana, women hold 31% of municipal government offices

Louisiana has the 26th highest percentage of women in municipal offices, with women holding roughly 31% of positions in local government, according to a recent report from the Center for American Women and Politics. 

Small businesses finding it harder to get bank loans 

Already dealing with the pandemic, small businesses are now grappling with inflation—and they're finding...

Corporate Realty opening first Baton Rouge office

New Orleans-based Corporate Realty is opening its first Baton Rouge office, at One America Place downtown. 

MMR solar energy storage project a sign of sector growth

Azelio AB, a Swedish renewable power company, is working with Baton Rouge-based MMR Group to bring its solar energy storage system to the domestic market. 

Wanting to aid small business, US Senate Republicans push new laws package

Senate Republicans this morning unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging...

Restaurants, airline jumping on subscription trend 

Taco Bell, Sweetgreen Inc. and Alaska Air Group Inc. have introduced or tested subscription...
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Hot housing market creates equally hot real estate jobs market

Despite a sharp rise in mortgage rates, U.S. housing market activity continues to sizzle,...

Richard Carmouche beginning second phase of Dawson Bluff Townhomes

Local developer Richard Carmouche obtained permits last week to begin the second phase of Dawson Bluff Townhomes in The Grove mixed-use development. The homes will be built by Alvarez Construction.

Sen. Cassidy co-authors bill to help Louisiana crawfish farmers

A bill from U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy aims to put some money in the...

OLOL, American Cancer Society announce partnership

Our Lady of the Lake has announced a partnership with the American Cancer Society that includes a sponsorship and an effort to increase cancer screening.