Branching out: CMIT Solutions, a provider of information technology services to the small-business community, has plans to open three franchise stores in the Baton Rouge area. The Austin-based company currently has a shop operating in Tickfaw—CMIT Solutions of The Florida Parishes. Jason Gilbreth, a spokesman for CMIT, says each Baton Rouge location could eventually employ 15 workers, while possibly opening operations as a home office. CMIT also has plans to expand into New Orleans.
Celebrates 50 years: Baton Rouge-based communications, information technology and emergency notification firm EMCO Technologies has created a new $2,500 scholarship to promote IT study at the Capital Area Technical College. “The new scholarship is aimed at providing an affordable way for students to grow and advance their careers in the IT sector,” says the firm, which recently celebrated its 50th year in business. At a recent gala to mark the milestone, EMCO gave a check for the first year of scholarship funding to CATC.
The evidence before the court: Arguments in the trial on Louisiana’s new school voucher program continue today after a more than eight-hour day of testimony on Wednesday that was filled with complex discussions of the state’s $3.4 billion education funding formula, as well as a civics crash course on how bills move through the legislative process. Baton Rouge Judge Tim Kelley says he expects to rule this week on the lawsuit from teachers unions and school boards seeking to shut down Gov. Bobby Jindal’s statewide voucher program. An appeal is expected, regardless of how Kelley rules.
Today’s poll question: Are you pleased that Les Miles will remain LSU’s head football coach?
