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Breaking news, company moves, economic trends, and the deals shaping Greater Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.

The best books for small business owners looking to scale their companies

While there are seemingly endless resources available to small business owners in any given industry today, there are some that naturally stand out. 

4.4 million US workers left their jobs in February

Americans continued to switch jobs at near-record rates in February, with 4.4 million workers...

Lake Charles engineering firm’s patent could shake up oil industry 

Polaris EPC in Lake Charles has been awarded a patent that might significantly reduce the local dependence on oil imports, KPLC News reports.

BRAC: Capital Region recovery continues along with rising housing costs

Hotel occupancy in the Capital Region was nearly 10% higher than the national average in mid-March, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. 

Louisiana chemical production outlook ‘best we’ve seen in several years’

Louisiana’s chemical manufacturing sector could be “poised for a booming year,” says Rhoman Hardy, senior vice president, U.S. Gulf Coast, Shell Chemicals and Products. 

Prioritizing steady systems over superstar talent is key to scaling growth 

In the early days of any company, you need to solve problems by hiring...
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UnitedHealth acquiring Lafayette-based LHC Group for $5.4B

UnitedHealth Group will spend $5.4 billion to acquire Lafayette-based LHC Group and delve deeper into home health, an area of care expected to grow as baby boomers age.

Diocese of Baton Rouge names schools superintendent

The Diocese of Baton Rouge has named a new leader for its schools. Mary Patricia...

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank feeling pain of inflation, too

Rising prices for both food and gasoline are hitting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank hard.

LEWCO Specialty Products buys warehouse property on North Ardenwood

LEWCO Specialty Products, an industrial equipment supplier in Baton Rouge, bought property on North...
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