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Baton Rouge firm selected to deactivate former nuclear testing site at Los Alamos
The Department of Energy has selected Baton Rouge-based professional solutions firm Aptim to deactivate, decommission and remove the Ion Beam Facility, a former nuclear testing site within the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.
Apartments off Government sell for $11M
An apartment complex tucked off of Government Street has been sold to a local investor for $11 million, according to land records.
Small businesses facing tighter scrutiny from banks in applying for loans
Baton Rouge-area bankers say they are paying closer attention to deals involving clients in industries most impacted by rising interest rates.
Nothing to lose: 42% of Louisiana lawmakers are running unopposed
According to LSU’s annual Louisiana Survey, most Louisiana residents believe the state is headed in the wrong direction, and only 28% are either “very confident” or “somewhat confident” in state government to address pressing problems.
Baton Rouge tech startup partners with BRCC to improve employment outcomes
Baton Rouge startup Directed Analytics announced this week it has partnered Baton Rouge Community College’s Program for Successful Employment to help students with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Pennington Biomedical in talks with Belgian firm about expansion at center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is in talks with a firm based in Belgium that is considering establishing a small domestic presence at the center, Executive Director John Kirwan says.
Coyote Moon moves to new and larger location on Lee Drive
Spiritual boutique Coyote Moon Crystals & Gifts, which operated on Perkins Road for more than two decades, has moved into new digs on Lee Drive.
Could a moratorium in Livingston deter future development there?
As Livingston Parish officials continue to debate a possible moratorium on residential development, local homebuilders say the prospect of a temporary suspension casts a shadow of uncertainty that could impact the broader housing market.
Sweet Baton Rouge founder Meredith Waguespack expands into business consulting
Baton Rouge entrepreneur Meredith Waguespack, founder of Sweet Baton Rouge, has expanded into business consulting with the creation of Nouveau Consulting.
Kenny Nguyen looks to ‘keep momentum going’ with entrepreneurship series
When ThreeSixtyEight co-founder and CEO Kenny Nguyen relaunched his Assembly Required entrepreneurship series after more than three years without an event, he personified one of his most important lessons about entrepreneurship: “Keep momentum going.”
Losing your job is a new beginning
I WAS FIRED ONCE.
I’m not talking about being caught up in a massive layoff (though layoffs can be similar) where hundreds or even thousands...
Purpose-driven goals ignite success
FOR YEARS I chose Organic Valley milk over other brands in the supermarket. I had no idea why until I spoke at their remote...
Two proposed subdivisions off Old Scenic Highway to go before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission next month will consider two new large subdivisions that local developers are proposing off Old Scenic Highway.
How do Louisiana home prices compare to neighboring states?
Louisiana home prices are growing—but they’re growing at a slower pace than other Southern states.
All Star Automotive expanding with used car supercenter
All Star Automotive is expanding its operations with the addition of a used car supercenter at the corner of Airline Highway and Coursey Boulevard.
Tips for how to develop post-pandemic remote work policies
Before the pandemic, remote work was an experiment some workplaces dabbled with. But when COVID arrived it became a necessity, and many workplaces have...
Opinion | Money remains undefeated
The second St. George legal verse was the same as the first: It’s all about the Benjamins.
An appeals court in July delivered the latest...
City-parish issues violations against current owners of former Salsbury’s Dodge location
East Baton Rouge city-parish officials are preparing to issue a third tall grass violation letter to the current owners of what was once the site of the Salsbury Dodge dealership on Airline Highway after area residents filed a complaint about the property.
Baton Rouge-to-NOLA passenger rail advocates await federal funding decision
The Federal Railroad Administration is expected in September or October to announce whether it will award a $100 million-plus grant that could lead to the resumption of passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Jabby’s Pizza plans new Baton Rouge location in former Hive Pizza spot
Jabby’s Pizza plans to open a new location in the Acadian Perkins Plaza shopping center, which would mark its fourth location overall, co-owner Albina Brahimi says.
