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Business Lunch: Bistro Byronz Mid City
Though Bistro Byronz has been a Mid City staple since 2005, its new location inside Square 46 has the best of the old with new menu items.
Design: Cary Saurage Community Arts Center
The goal of the new Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge was to be a place where artists could work, relax and put their talents on display.
Mary Bird Perkins CEO: Focusing solely on cancer is key in crowded market
Cancer care and treatment will continue to be Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s sole focus as it strives to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace, CEO Todd Stevens told the Baton Rouge Press Club today.
What’s next for LSU Online?
Despite the departure of Sasha Thackaberry, university officials say the plan remains to keep LSU logged in to online education.
Trouble on the horizon
Industrial worker shortages are not a local issue—yet—in South Louisiana but it’s only a matter of time with numerous projects about to begin.
With low inventory, many homes selling in a week or less
Homes for sale sat on the market for an average of only one week before going under contract from July 2020 through June 2021, a record low, according to newly released results of a National Association of Realtors survey.
Louisiana chemical industry keeps wary eye on high natural gas prices
Natural gas prices are higher than Louisiana’s petrochemical industry would prefer but it’s not a serious problem yet, Louisiana Chemical Association President and CEO Greg Bowser says.
Dow CEO calls for putting a price on carbon
Putting a price on carbon is a useful policy tool for spurring decarbonization and addressing climate change, Dow Chairman and CEO Jim Fitterling said today at the annual conference of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana.
Rising ingredient prices making local pizza, pastries more expensive
Higher shipping costs and shortages in labor and goods have driven up prices for almost everything, including perhaps that next slice of pizza or cake.
Agave Blue opening location in Zachary development
Agave Blue Tequila and Taco Bar is opening its second location, this one in the Americana development in Zachary, Elifin Realty announced Wednesday.
Work underway on mixed-use section of Harveston
Work is underway on the mixed-use portion of Harveston, the traditional neighborhood development at Nicholson Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, developer Mike Wampold says.
What does the $1 trillion infrastructure deal mean for Baton Rouge?
Congress passed the $1 trillion infrastructure deal late Friday and President Biden signed it Saturday, providing Louisiana with billions in infrastructure funding. So what will Baton Rouge gain?
Commercial concerns
Office occupancy rates, already soft, have held fairly steady throughout the pandemic but some fear that will end when long-term leases come up for renewal.
Addressing a problem…or creating havoc?
New federal flood insurance rules and pricing are meant to curtail development in high-risk areas, but so far they’re only generating controversy.
JR Ball: Louisiana needs an education
Until Louisiana gets serious about education and fighting poverty it will remain ranked as one of this country's worse states.
Riegel: How many consultants does it take to run CATS?
How many consultants does it take to run CATS? The shocking answering is at least 10, including three for marketing and communications.
Catering businesses see holiday uptick but face shortages, higher prices
Caterers have been waiting over a year in anticipation of the holiday season after events last year were postponed or canceled.
Publisher: Why is Niranjan Baisakh still employed at LSU?
Given recent events and the ongoing Title IX scandal at LSU, one has to wonder why an AgCenter professor is still employed by the university?
Cassidy, Kennedy propose capping annual flood insurance rate hikes at 9%
Louisiana’s U.S. senators have joined several colleagues in proposing legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for five years while making changes that would include capping annual price increases at 9%.
The 2021 class of Forty Under 40
Honoring the Capital Region's brightest young leaders, innovators and business professionals.
