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Uncertain project economics can put a contractor’s profitability at risk. Here’s how some are...
An industrial contractor’s ability to maintain a healthy profit margin can be tenuous, at best, in an age of fluctuating material prices, rising wages...
Whitney Johnson: Imagining the job that doesn’t exist—yet
Over the years, I’ve talked to many people who landed a job that didn’t exist until they imagined it into being.
My first guest when...
Jon Gordon: Struggle leads to strength
My wife calls me ChatJG because whenever she asks me for the right words for one of her social media posts, I can spit...
How Baton Rouge’s public companies fared in the third quarter
As the year winds down, public companies are releasing their Q3 quarterly reports.
H&E Equipment Services expands with California acquisition
Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services announced today that it is broadening its presence on the West Coast with the acquisition of a California-based provider of non-residential construction and industrial equipment.
CORTEC investing $750,000 into Port Allen manufacturing facility
Machinery manufacturer CORTEC is investing an estimated $750,000 into its Port Allen facility.
Florida Corridor master plan moving forward
Build Baton Rouge is wrapping up its survey for community input to help create a new master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor
See what new chicken restaurant is coming to the Capital Region
Shreveport’s Southern Classic Chicken is eying at least six potential restaurant locations in the Baton Rouge area that will bring about 125 jobs.
Restaurateur Wayne Stabiler buys property off Airline Highway
Less than three months after donating ownership of his five restaurants to his management team, Baton Rouge restauranteur Wayne Stabiler has closed on property off of Airline Highway.
Heat-focused Hot Worx workouts coming to Millerville
Hot Worx’s high intensity, high heat workout programs are coming to Millerville in the very near future.
Metro Council to take up new housing development, I-10 widening
The Metro Council will consider approving tax breaks to support the renovation of a series of single-family homes in Mid City.
Southern University is landing millions more in research funding
Southern University’s faculty were awarded about $45 million in research funding last fiscal year, up from about $28 million the previous year and $21 million the year before that, university officials report.
Honeywell, CF Industries seek tax breaks for major Capital Region investments
Honeywell International has applied for about $7.3 million in sales tax and payroll rebates tied to a $343 million expansion of its Geismar facility that is expected to support at least 30 new permanent jobs.
Baton Rouge’s Cadence Insurance to be acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher
Cadence Insurance, a multistate company headquartered in Baton Rouge, has agreed to a purchase offer from global insurance broker and consultant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the companies announced today.
Kinder Morgan invests $50M into Geismar facility
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan is investing $50 million into improvements at one of its Geismar facilities.
Howell Place hotel changes hands for $3.7M
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham at Howell Place has changed hands after a little more than two years.
How one Baton Rouge charity is tackling food insecurity
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is planning to repurpose the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard into a food distribution hub...
John Engquist acquires land for final Materra phase
Developer John Engquist has acquired the last portion of land for the final phase of Materra, the 100-acre traditional neighborhood development next to Woman’s Hospital, according to public records.
Chicago-based home rental company expands Baton Rouge footprint
Kairos Living, a Chicago-based single-family home rental company, is expanding its Baton Rouge-area footprint, according to public records.
Strictly Business Episode 9: Craig Greene
What key principles of leadership are essential when navigating a crisis situation? How do you manage the stress and emotional toll that comes with leading...
