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From lemonade stand to store shelves: A local entrepreneur’s tale
Brennan Williams’ foray into entrepreneurship was a lemonade stand at age 9.
“I did it for Lemonade Day,” Williams says, referencing the nationwide event that...
Why white-collar workers are increasingly looking to organize
Union membership may be at a record low, but white-collar workers are breathing new life into organized labor, The Washington Post writes.
Nearly 70% of...
Roundup: National parks / Sediment diversion canceled / Smitty’s cleanup
Closed until further notice: The New Orleans Jazz Historical National Park and other national park sites in south Louisiana are closed until further notice...
How real estate transfers from boomers to millennials will reshape US cities
A historic wealth transfer is underway as baby boomers prepare to pass down an estimated $84 trillion to $124 trillion over the next two...
Roundup: Flu vaccines / Var’s Pizza / IRS furloughs
No public events: The Louisiana Department of Health will again forgo public flu vaccine events and advertising under Gov. Jeff Landry. Ralph Abraham, the...
‘Buckle up’: IMF chief says economic uncertainty is here to stay
The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International...
How the government shutdown could impact commercial real estate
While real estate watchers tend to focus on the residential market when looking for government shutdown impacts, experts warn that the effect on commercial...
Roundup: Flight delays / Mortgage demand slips / Jobs data
Staffing shortages: Flight delays worsened nationwide Tuesday as the government shutdown entered its seventh day, with staffing shortages hitting air traffic control and airport...
Hyundai is pushing forward with US expansion plans
Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its U.S. manufacturing push even after a turbulent year marked by political whiplash, The Wall Street Journal...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Does hormone replacement therapy...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was widely prescribed starting in the 1960s to alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, and mood swings, but...
Companies must focus on both compensation and culture to retain talent
New research finds that companies combining strong compensation and workplace culture deliver the best long-term investment returns, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Using data from...
Commonwealth LNG requests extension from feds on project start date
Regulatory documents show Commonwealth LNG is asking federal regulators for a four-year extension to construct and begin exporting liquefied natural gas from its proposed...
Roundup: Aluminum supply threatened / Tropical Storm Jerry / Gold rush
Automakers scrambling: A fire at a New York aluminum plant has halted production until early 2026, threatening supply chains for Ford and other automakers....
Roundup: Renewable energy / Atlantic Alumina / Investors buying homes
Forecast lowered: The International Energy Agency cut its U.S. renewable energy growth forecast nearly in half, projecting 250 gigawatts of new capacity by 2030....
AI-related purchases help drive up WTO’s 2025 trade growth forecast
The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to...
Waste Pro buys tract on Florida Boulevard to expand operations
Waste Pro, a privately owned waste collection company, has purchased an 18-acre tract along Florida Boulevard as part of its ongoing expansion in Louisiana.
The...
Louisiana federal judge reopens door for expanded offshore oil development
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that former President Joe Biden exceeded his authority when he permanently withdrew 625 million acres of federal waters...
Work is set to begin on a ‘critical’ industrial roadway in Ascension Parish
Construction is about to begin on a new roadway in Ascension Parish that officials say will help unlock billions of dollars in industrial development.
The...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: The most unique land opportunity...
Now for sale, 9729 Jefferson Hwy. offers ±4.31 acres of commercial land with dual frontage on Jefferson Highway (±22,400 vehicles/day) and Bluebonnet Boulevard (±24,900...
Roundup: AI legislation / Truck tariff / Luxury home market
Federal override: Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr says the agency is exploring whether it can preempt “heavy handed” state laws and regulations on...
