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Census report reveals Louisiana companies’ take on business climate
Business in Louisiana is mostly steady or above average heading into spring.
Private equity firm acquires JM Test Systems
Chicago private equity investor Kanbrick LLC has acquired Baton Rouge-based JM Test Systems Inc., the firm announced Tuesday.
McGlinchey expands with office in downtown Nashville
While law firms around the nation are tightening their spending, New Orleans-based McGlinchey is expanding its footprint with a permanent office in Nashville.
See how much money has been raised for Baton Rouge security camera initiative
The business-led Page/Rice Camera Initiative has raised more than $200,000 in funding for the purchase and installation of more than 50 security cameras
Can renewable energy projects replace Louisiana’s lost oil and gas jobs?
Renewable energy projects won’t replace all the upstream oil and gas jobs lost due to the 2014 oil price crash and the COVID-19 pandemic,
Stanford scheme victims in line for more than $1B in settlement
Three banks have agreed to pay a total of $1.345 billion to settle claims that they helped Allen Stanford execute a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 18,000 investors, including many in the Capital Region.
Industry leader says air monitoring ‘data dump’ won’t keep public safer
State Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, plans to try again to impose real-time public air monitoring for Louisiana industrial plants.
UnitedHealth closes deal for Lafayette-based LHC Group
UnitedHealth Group has closed on its $5.4 billion deal to acquire Lafayette-based LHC Group, according to regulatory filings.
Neighborhood with 215 lots proposed near Baker
Northridge, a 215-lot planned development, has been proposed for 64 acres near the intersection of Groom Road and La. 964.
What is being done to attract more health care workers?
While doctors and nurses get most of the headlines, there’s a need for more workers throughout the allied health spectrum, officials say.
How steep is the latest drop in Baton Rouge pending home sales?
Baton Rouge's pending home sales fell 62.4% year over year in January, according to the latest report from Redfin.
Plastic surgery clinic sells to AIDS nonprofit for $1.6M
A former doctor's office and plastic surgery clinic on Cumberland Place has sold for $1.6 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge...
Town Square Pizza coming to downtown Baton Rouge
Town Square Pizza is “coming soon” to the North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge, according to a large sign in front of the former home of Sadaf Cafe.
Metro Council to receive reports on injuries, damages from police responses
The Metro Council will receive several reports next month from local law enforcement agencies on injuries to the public and damage to property while responding to calls or in pursuit of suspects.
Downtown’s dilemma
Demand is there for downtown residential units, yet high land costs are limiting development and deals that are getting done are marketed to higher-end renters to make the numbers work.
Beer supply store LA Homebrew shutting off its taps
After nearly a decade in business, local brewery supply store LA Homebrew is closing on Saturday, the business announced this morning on Facebook.
Is tax reform coming? Lawmakers prefile bills ahead of April session
Nine bills dealing with taxes have been prefiled with the Senate for the upcoming legislative session, including a proposal to repeal the corporate franchise...
Leadership: How to grow when there’s nowhere to go
You can always choose internal personal growth no matter what limitations or challenges we must embrace externally.
Lemoine acquires emergency fuel and water supplier
Baton Rouge-based construction management and disaster recovery firm Lemoine announced today it has acquired Macro Companies, one of the world’s largest emergency fuel and water suppliers.
First Blaze Pizza location in Baton Rouge could open in spring
Work is underway to transform a closed bank branch on Siegen Lane into Baton Rouge's first Blaze Pizza location, following receipt of a complete interior renovation permit from the Planning Commission.
