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This local beauty brand starts a GoFundMe to raise business capital
It’s no secret: Business hasn’t been the same for small companies since the pandemic. This is especially evident for minority-owned businesses.
The owner of Breedlove...
A property sale paves the way for a new Mexican restaurant in Gonzales
A local investor has purchased land on La. 44 near Interstate 10 in Gonzales for a Mexican restaurant.
Bully’s Investments LLC purchased the land from...
Brown & Root unjust enrichment claim against CSRS subsidiary thrown out
Baton Rouge federal Judge Brian Jackson has dismissed with prejudice Brown & Root Industrial Services’ claim for unjust enrichment against CSRS subsidiary Fides Consulting.
The...
What is downtown Baton Rouge’s office occupancy rate?
Downtown Baton Rouge has an 88% office building occupancy rate higher than overall city and national occupancy rates, according to a presentation by the...
Here’s the latest on BREC’s new 10-year master plan
After a couple of delays, BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson will “definitely” be presenting a report on the agency’s new 10-year master plan at the...
Local auto glass company faces lawsuit over alleged overtime violations
A collective action lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act has been filed against Advanced Windshield Repair Inc., a Baton Rouge auto...
Why this local bakery is closing its Bocage location
The owner of CounterspaceBR, a buzzing Baton Rouge bakery, is closing her Jefferson Highway storefront so she can prioritize her health.
After months of deliberation...
D.R. Horton purchases lots in this Zachary community
National homebuilder D.R. Horton has purchased 18 lots in the Brook Hollow community in Zachary for $1 million, according to sales documents filed Friday...
Five ways that business executives can support employee mental health
Let’s face it, mental health is more than a trending topic. Mental illnesses affect some 20% of adults in the U.S., according to the...
Rapid sepsis test at OLOL saves lives in minutes
Within eight minutes, patients at Our Lady of the Lake hospitals can get a life-saving diagnosis.
Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals....
More lots are on the way in University Club
A pair of filings at University Club are in the works to add 130 lots between two villages in the community, which will be...
ThreeSixtyEight leads rebrand of national workforce development organization
Baton Rouge-based creative agency ThreeSixtyEight recently spearheaded a rebrand and relaunch of EQOS, a national nonprofit that has developed a framework for measuring the...
Is this Louisiana’s next big industry?
Global companies are investing billions of dollars in the state in a race against China to power electric vehicles.
It’s not likely that Louisiana’s fledgling...
A shooting range is being proposed at this Baton Rouge location
A Baton Rouge business owner is proposing to build a shooting range and pro shop on River Road, less than 3 miles from L’Auberge...
Richard Nelson: Fundamental tax reform is needed
A temporary 0.45% sales tax and a temporary 2% sales tax on business utilities—taxes that generate hundreds of millions each year—are set to sunset...
Only reality will change the narrative
Rolfe McCollister Jr. is a contributing columnist. The viewpoints expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Business Report...
How Baton Rouge companies are enhancing their offices with original creativity and inspiration
These days, consumers value art with stories, thoughtfulness and intention more than mass-produced, aesthetically pleasing wall decor.
A company’s mission and values are no longer...
Diamonds in the rough
The yellow boom of heavy equipment cracks through crape myrtle branches at Towne Center. More backhoes gather buckets of concrete at the demolition site....
Greg Stringfellow shares his big plans for Elite Training Academy
In early July, Greg Stringfellow retired from his position as assistant athletic director at LSU and entered a new role as president of Elite Training...
Business Lunch: Mansurs on the Boulevard
Mansurs on the Boulevard
Address: 5720 Corporate Blvd., Suite A
Phone: (225) 923-3366
Website: mansursontheboulevard.com
Cuisine: Creole
Owner: Justin McDonald
Scene: Fine dining; expansive bar; private meeting space
Pricing: $$-$$$
Fresh Gulf...
