Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Baton Rouge-based NFT marketplace launching in March

Pass It Down, a digital storytelling company based in Baton Rouge, is launching Iconic Moments, the first online NFT marketplace for museums, archives and other cultural institutions, in mid- to late-March.

What’s next for John Davies and the Water Campus?

As John Davies retires from his position as executive director and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, he’s mentioned that his main focus, as chair of the Wilbur Marvin Foundation, will be completing the buildout of the Water Campus research park. 

Secrets to keeping employees amid Great Resignation 

Americans are walking away from their jobs in record numbers, but the Great Resignation isn’t hitting every organization equally, Fast Company reports. 

SBA launches e-commerce initiative for business owners 

The Small Business Administration this week made its first foray into online education, with...

Chris Meaux helps launch app connecting companies with skilled workers 

Waitr founder Chris Meaux is again flexing his digital skills, backing a new app called BoomNation, which is a social media platform and job board that helps businesses find skilled workers in the current competitive labor market.  

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux opening Atlanta office

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is opening an Atlanta office in the first quarter of this year to support rapid growth and hiring, the company announced today. Its headquarters will remain in Baton Rouge.

New study details top three cyber threats to businesses

If you think your business is completely protected from inbound cyberthreats, think again. As Inc....

Louisiana’s Voting System Commission weighs paper ballot option 

Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met Wednesday to learn about new certification standards for voting machines, part of its assigned task to upgrade the state’s outdated equipment.

MatchPoint Connection launches marketing fund for NIL deals 

MatchPoint Connection today announced it is rolling out the “MatchPoint Marketing Fund,” an NCAA-compliant collective that aims to grow and facilitate name, image, likeness deals for both collegiate athletes and prominent businesses, with LSU being the first school of focus. 

10 companies seek share of $90M to provide broadband in Capital Region

Ten companies are seeking a share of $90 million in public funding to help them bring broadband internet access to unserved areas in the Capital Region.