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The number of Americans filing jobless claims hits an eight-month high
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in eight months last week but remain historically low despite growing uncertainty about how...
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Energy. Innovation. Excitement.
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce uses its strategic plan as a guide to create a robust business environment, promoting smart growth and...
The National Hurricane Center is ‘fully staffed’―or is it?
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Congress this week that the National Hurricane Center is fully staffed heading into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Bloomberg...
Wetlands redefined? This Louisiana bill makes it easier to build
A proposed Louisiana law could dramatically reshape how wetlands are defined and protected—drawing concern from environmental groups, legal experts and floodplain advocates, Louisiana Illuminator...
Economists are questioning the quality of recent inflation data
Concerns are mounting over the reliability of recent U.S. inflation data after the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed staffing shortages have disrupted its monthly...
Roundup: Public record rules / Peloton’s secondhand market / Wells Fargo
Shielding public officials: The Louisiana Senate approved last-minute amendments to a bill that would shield the personal information of state lawmakers, statewide elected officials...
Deep South Equipment: Customer-first approach has led to growth and reputation for excellence
John Parsons has a motto: “If you don’t take care of your customers, they won’t be your customers for long.”
As the owner, president and...
Roundup: Dollar General / US hiring / Steel and aluminum tariffs
Changing demographics: Shares of Dollar General jumped nearly 16% on Tuesday after the discounter raised its outlook, saying it drew more middle- and higher-income...
Zachary hospital property sells for $8.4M
A property housing a psychiatric hospital facility in Zachary was recently sold.
New Jersey investment firm The Graph Group bought the Progressive PHP of Seaside...
Meet Baton Rouge’s next generation of interior designers
RIP to the all-white room.
So say all five of the interior designers and decorators featured we interviewed for Business Report‘s Real Estate Report.
Ranging in...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Prescription panic on vacation?...
If you’ve forgotten your prescription medications while on vacation, don’t panic! There are a few steps you can take to get back on track....
FEMA scraps this year’s planned hurricane plan
FEMA’s hurricane readiness has come under fire as its new leader announced the agency was scrapping a near-complete response plan just as storm season...
Roundup: Clean-tech cuts / Job openings rise / Delfin LNG
Climate funding: From carbon capture to solar power, companies across the clean-tech spectrum are reeling from funding withdrawals, policy changes and import restrictions brought...
Perkins-Mckenzie Insurance Agency: A tradition of service and strong relationships
Founded in 1950, Perkins-McKenzie Insurance Agency has built a distinguished reputation for exceptional service, long standing client relationships, and a steadfast commitment to excellence....
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Versatile warehouse with surplus land...
Available for sale or lease, 1820 Hwy. 30 West features a ±9,000 SF office warehouse building with ±1,600 SF of air-conditioned office space. There...
Dixie Landin’ closes after short season
A few weeks after the announcement that Blue Bayou would not open this year, Dixie Landin’ Theme Park announced on social media Monday that...
Market shift: Goodbye cubicles, hello condos
The U.S. office market has reached a major turning point, with more space being demolished or converted than built for the first time in...
Louisiana records show this refinery spilled toxic waste for months
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, is under investigation after state and federal inspectors documented months-long toxic waste leaks from its Gramercy refinery into...
Roundup: Disney’s layoffs / Trucking fee debate / Saudi Arabia’s golf tourney
Let it go: Disney is laying off several hundred employees across its film and TV divisions, affecting marketing, casting and finance. The cuts are...
Apartment complex near LSU changes hands
A Houston company has purchased a 150-unit apartment complex near LSU’s campus.
The Dinerstein Companies bought the Tiger Pointe Apartment complex property on Gourrier Avenue...
