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Publisher: A 37-year journey of change
There's been much change at Business Report over its 37-year journey, writes Publisher Rolfe McCollister, who also comments on escalating state budgets and higher taxes under Gov. John Bel Edwards.
To be or not Airbnb
Whole-house short-term rentals from companies like Airbnb are creating controversy in Spanish Town and elsewhere in Baton Rouge. Regulations are coming, but it’s clear not everyone will be happy.
Technology is changing the way Baton Rouge does real estate
Virtual reality, drone photography and a host of other new technology is impacting the way real estate—across every sector—is getting done.
The hottest spot in Baton Rouge residential real estate…
Three residential subdivisions off Burbank Drive are attracting buyers thanks to price tags affordable to first-time buyers and those wanting to downsize.
Entrepreneur: John Neyland
Entrepreneur: John Neyland, founder of Strength Science Studios, is a seriel entrepreneur who has launched two other companies.
Tevin Wade is fighting for a seat at the business table
Tevin Wade, as an African American business owner, is overcoming challenges while growing his electrical contracting company, Core Electrical Contractors.
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone's company has shipped more than 7,000 machines to large manufacturers and retailers across the world.
JR Ball: Off to the Louisiana, Baton Rouge campaign races
Executive Editor JR Ball gives a whip-around look at the most interesting campaign races this election cycle in the Baton Rouge area.
Riegel: Navigating the lawless highways of Louisiana
As Editor Stephanie Riegel routinely discovers, driving on Louisiana's highways, and especially I-10, can be a dangerous adventure.
Publisher: Louisiana losing jobs under Gov. John Bel Edwards
Despite the campaign rhetoric, the reality is Louisiana is losing jobs—and citizens—under the tenure of Gov. John Bel Edwards. Also, a remembrance of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco and a look into the background of Library Board member Chance Wilson.
The Water Institute of the Gulf has an identity crisis
The Water Institute of the Gulf, following a public embarrassment, finds itself answering critics about its role and evolving revenue streams. Institute officials counter the only problem is one of public relations.
Kathleen Blanco: Losing a ‘champion’
Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first and only female governor, should be remembered for much more than her response to Hurricane Katrina. She was a dedicated public servant who worked to improve education in the state.
Top 5 office design trends
Work spaces are adapting to accommodate the demands of younger employees.
Design: Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
The $230 million Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital was designed by HKS in Dallas and built by Brasfield & Gorrie from Nashville.
What are LSU and Research Park Corporation doing to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem?
Rather than embrace an Emergent Method study, Research Park Corporation and LSU say following big-picture themes will boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Entrepreneur: Layne Zuelke
SETTING SIGHTS
While visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art as a child, Baton Rouge-native Layne Zuelke’s eye was drawn to the intricate beauty of...
Executive Spotlight: Calvin Mills Jr.
Position: CEO/President
Company: CMC Technology Solutions, and SLT Technology Inc.
Age: 41
Family: Wife, Brittany, two daughters (Bryce and Baylor Mills), and one son (Aiden Mills)
Hometown: New...
JR Ball: A quest for substance in Louisiana governor’s race
So, here’s what we know about the main contenders jockeying to become the next governor of Louisiana: one guy says he’s as Donald Trump...
Riegel: We can handle the truth about John Paul Funes
In June, former hospital fundraiser John Paul Funes pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing $550,000 from the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation,...
Publisher: Will Baton Rouge ever learn … and embrace change?
They say, “the more things change, the more they remain the same.” As I wrote in my last editorial, the world is not remaining...
