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Baton Rouge casino property owner reports record Q3 results
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc., a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust that owns the property of all three of Baton Rouge’s casinos, reported record...
What tumbling US job openings indicate about the market
U.S. job openings fell last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum. Still,...
Despite federal challenges, Louisiana companies are focused on offshore oil
A complex set of variables is driving a resurgence in the Gulf of Mexico, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue.
Despite a federal...
Port labor talks might hinge on presidential election results
The International Longshoremen’s Association and employers at a swath of U.S. ports have agreed to begin working toward a new six-year labor agreement next...
Scammers are offering fake jobs. Here’s how to protect yourself
Between finding openings, sending out your résumé and interviewing, looking for a job is tough. Now a growing trend of scammers impersonating recruiters is...
Roundup: Direct air capture / LOSFA / LSU-Bama kickoff time
Investment: Direct air capture technology developer Climeworks on Monday announced its plans to build a facility in Calcasieu Parish as part of the Project...
See who will keynote this year’s BizTech Challenge
Nexus Louisiana announced that entrepreneur and restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes will be the keynote speaker for next month's 9th annual BizTech Challenge in New...
Gov. Landry officially calls for special session on tax reform
Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday officially called for the Louisiana Legislature to convene for a special session on tax reform.
The special session will begin...
Does Baton Rouge need a city-parish manager?
On Nov. 5, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide the fate of a set of sweeping changes to the city-parish’s Plan of Government.
Among...
The real reason it’s tough to buy a home right now
The biggest challenge for homebuyers in today’s housing market is the housing shortage, according to CNBC.
The median sales price of U.S. homes was $412,300...
What economists are forecasting through Q1 2025Â
Economists are nudging quarterly U.S. economic projections up through early next year as optimism grows for consumer demand and limited inflation, Bloomberg reports.Â
The latest...
Roundup: Spirit Airlines / Nvidia / Gas prices
Financial struggles: Spirit Airlines is cutting jobs and selling some jets worth millions as the budget carrier aims to cut costs amid looming financial...
Why BRAC revived its dinner series this year
This October, BRAC launched BTR Dinner―a revitalized version of Around the Table, a dinner series that promotes community and connection among Baton Rouge business...
Louisiana unemployment claims are down. Get the details
New unemployment claims in Louisiana dropped 12.4% for the week ending Oct. 12 after rising the previous week.Â
There were 1,583 new unemployment claims filed...
Who bought this Prairieville industrial property near I-10 for $1.1M?
A 13,500-square-foot industrial building was sold in Prairieville to continue as an industrial wholesale location for rigging products.
Greg Denova purchased the property through American...
Why some investors are slowing down on commercial deals
While investors and real estate experts had been expecting a new cycle for the beleaguered commercial real estate market, rising borrowing costs in the...
Advice from local experts on how to enhance your company’s social media
In today’s digital landscape, a strong social media presence isn’t just a perk for local businesses—it’s a game changer.
As more Baton Rouge companies...
The economy is good. Why are people still uncomfortable?
The economy is humming, inflation is cooling, Americans are well-employed but people are still not over how much higher prices are today than in...
Roundup: Highway expansions / Business etiquette / Honeywell
Band-aid solution: While highway expansion projects are considered common fixes to traffic and congestion problems, a California researcher says highway expansions actually make traffic...
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is rising. See by how much
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three months.
The rate rose...
