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New year, same supply shortages at local grocers
The new year failed to bring an end to supply shortages for grocery stores, and, for some, the problems have only gotten worse.
Advantous Consulting moving downtown
Advantous Consulting, which says it is the largest state and local tax consulting firm in Louisiana, is moving to 440 on Third in downtown Baton Rouge.
Making money on YouTube: A local father-son duo share their tips
Baton Rouge homebuilder Paul Selleck and son Jordan have amassed over 200,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel Stud Pack, and the duo is earning serious money.
Passion: Adam Beary
Adam Beary, an avid painter, is the CEO and president of Bear Process Safety.
Business Lunch: Leola’s Café and Coffee House
Leola’s Café and Coffee House has become one of Mid City’s go-to brunch spots, luring diners with a vibrant breakfast and brunch menu and generous patio dining.
Design: Ascension Parish Courthouse
Design: To keep pace with growth in the parish, the Ascension Parish Courthouse was designed for enhanced security and more courtrooms.
3 Things to Know: Steven Procopio
Steven Procopio, the recently named president of PAR, has been with the research policy institute since 2014.
Entrepreneur: Lori Tucker-Day
Entrepreneur: Lori Tucker-Day is the founder of Baton Bougie House Party, a luxury sleepover, glamping, and event planning and rental company.
Here we go again … now it’s omicron
Cases of the omicron variant are surging in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana, sparking concern for overworked health care professions and worry about its economic impact.
JR Ball: Excellence starts with actually caring about excellence
What if we held Baton Rouge and the parish that calls the capital city home to the same standards of excellence demanded of our beloved LSU football program?
McCollister: Counting our assets: Past and future
While Baton Rouge and the Capital Region have many assets, it's time to focus on the attributes that will attract and retain residents.
Capital Assets 2022
A visual look at the quality of life, economic, academic and athletic assets of Baton Rouge and the Capital Region.
Business Lunch: Zeeland Street Market
Mama's pot roast is a longtime favorite for those dining at the Stephanie Phares-owned Zeeland Street Market, off Perkins Road, near the Garden District.
Design: Tony Michelli building
The historic Tony Michelli building on Highland Road has been renovated into first-floor office space for H2Bravo and studio apartments on the second floor.
Meet the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge class of 2022
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge features a class of 23 Capital Region high school students who will generate business ideas, write business plans, pitch to investors for seed funding and launch their own startups.
The Metro Council’s redistricting puzzle
The once-in-a-decade redistricting effort is barely getting started in East Baton Rouge Parish but it has already led to a lawsuit threat and a consultant quitting in frustration.
Rising interest on the residential market
The Baton Rouge residential sector was historically hot over the summer but will inflation and expected rising interest rates have a chilling effect?
Sharing the wealth
Nonprofits are embracing new fundraising approaches to attract the attention of donors who have been focused on COVID-19
and natural disaster recovery efforts.
The great resignation
Upended by the pandemic, refocused with new priorities and finding themselves with unprecedented clout, employees are increasingly saying ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to their jobs.
Holiday hopes
Supply shortages and shipping delays have Baton Rouge retailers scrambling this holiday season to keep up with higher demand.
