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Thinking of starting your own company? Consider these things
First, consider the season that you’re in. There are some seasons that are better than others, depending upon who you are. If you’re the...
Revving up for a rebrand
In telecommunications, rebranding is not just a marketing strategy. It’s a declaration of evolution.
But evolution isn’t always easily embraced. It can disrupt comfort zones...
On discovering your niche
How did you discover your professional passion or area of expertise?
Perry Franklin, owner of Franklin Associates: I took a nontraditional path to leading a...
A hospital executive’s own strategy for peak performance
Edgardo Tenreiro has been at the helm of Baton Rouge General since 2017, shortly after returning to the role of executive vice president and...
If you’re in the right place, waiting for the right time makes all the...
Wampold Companies founder and CEO Mike Wampold’s decision to establish his business in Baton Rouge was based squarely on the city’s potential.
The city is...
Succeeding in a high-stakes environment is about process, not results
Jay Johnson is no stranger to high-pressure situations. As head coach of LSU baseball, Johnson and his team stared down an eight-game schedule over...
Shooting straight: Clear communication is key to nurturing women executives
Fresh out of Emory University in the pre-LinkedIn era, Laurie Lipsey Aronson set about finding her first job the old-fashioned way: with a phone...
Connecting: ‘Business is all about relationships’
When Padma Vatsavai, a native of India, first moved to Baton Rouge in 1999, she saw opportunity in the city’s fledgling tech sector. In...
Strategy: How I fostered a growth mindset
As a 23-year-old former LSU basketball player, Brandon Landry didn’t open his first Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux with growth in mind. He jokes that the...
3 things James ‘Pepper’ Rutland learned about leadership as an LSU Tiger
As the founder, president and CEO of MMR Group, a large electrical and instrumentation firm based in Baton Rouge, James “Pepper” Rutland knows a...
Quick leadership insights for 2024
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Why relationships are an important part of leading
There’s the idea that it’s lonely at the top, but I think it should never be...
There’s a growing demand for local lobbyists as Louisianans gain leverage on Capitol Hill
Business is booming for Louisiana’s cadre of Capitol Hill lobbyists. As the state’s congressional delegation gains prominence in key political positions, local lobbyists’ preexisting...
Rolfe McCollister: BRAC needs bold, independent leadership
A new year means new opportunities. One such opportunity is hiring a new CEO for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. After 15 years, Adam...
Barclay House senior living property sells for $29M
The Sunrise at Siegen assisted living property has been sold to an Ohio-based investment group.
Arts council to begin its search for a new leader next week
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will release its job notice next week to replace outgoing President and CEO Renee Chatelain, says Todd Sterling, board chair.
The Queen continues to drive gains in Baton Rouge casino industry
While two of Baton Rouge’s casinos saw dips in revenue during November, the recently reopened and rebranded The Queen Baton Rouge is helping drive...
Strictly Business Episode 11: Stephen Toups
Few sectors are experiencing as much change as heavy industry and industrial construction. Digital transformation, AI, offsite modularization, navigating renewable energy, just to name a...
Nearly 13 acres off Pecue Lane sold to pair of investors
Nearly 13 acres off Picou Lane, near Interstate 12, was sold to a pair of investors for $1.15 million in a deal filed earlier this week with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. The land runs along the railroad tracks in that area.
City-parish buys shopping center by airport as part of $54M project
East Baton Rouge City-Parish bought the shopping center at the corner of Plank and Hooper roads on behalf of the neighboring Greater Baton Rouge Airport District as part of a $54 million airport and traffic project.
Here’s how one law firm is using AI in Baton Rouge
Local law firm Kean Miller recently adopted a policy for its attorneys regarding the use of artificial intelligence technologies for work.
