Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Online retail expansion aids brick-and-mortar survival

Baton Rouge retailers continue online expansion while maintaining a strong brick-and-mortar presence, with help from social media and "nano-influencers."

Where is she now? Erin Monroe Wesley is moving up

After stints in nonprofit and politics, she's back in the private sector as a regional VP.

Looking to bring disruption to industrial construction

Industry-backed research, dubbed Operating System 2.0, is searching for a model to overhaul the industrial construction process.

The guaranteed change of Guaranty

Flynn Foster is managing Guaranty Corp. in the family tradition of constant evolution to keep the business relevant for the times.

Jay Ducote’s meeting to remember with Guaranty Corp.

It was supposed to be a regular sit down with Guaranty's Flynn Foster, but Jay Ducote ’quickly discovered this would be no ordinary meeting.

Technology, customization makes aging-in-place more feasible for boomers

New technology gadgets and custom-designed residential upgrades make aging-in-place more feasible for baby boomers in Baton Rouge.

Disruption hits the Baton Rouge art gallery world

Baton Rouge art galleries are using public art, social media and virtual galleries to counter the rise of online retailers and introduce new artists to the market.

Pinterest is a place for doers

Many business owners overlook this social media channel in terms of marketing.

Can Relief Telemed become the ‘Waitr of health care?’

The founders of telemedicine startup Relief Telemed are tapping into the advice of Waitr founder Chris Meaux, hoping to replicate the on-demand success story.

Design: 1200 Brickyard Lane

Design: 1200 Brickyard Lane is the first multi-tenant office building on the Water Campus; tenants include Stantec and Cybersecurity Coordination Center.