Dearly departed: A group of historic preservation activists will hold a memorial for some of Baton Rouge’s dearly departed historic structures at 5 p.m. today at 657 Spanish Town Road. Dave Hinson and the Boys will provide dirge music. The event is being organized by Marie Constantin, a local photographer who contributes to Business Report.
Holiday rebound: Gift-card sales, which dropped nearly 6% during the holiday season last year, are expected to rebound this year, according to USA Today. Lower store inventories and fewer restrictions on gift cards are expected to increase sales, along with value conscious shoppers wanting to make sure they choose presents that will be appreciated. Stores are also expected to offer incentives, such as giving discounts with gift card purchases. Read the full story here.
