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What a new international report says about clean energy
The world is set to make abundant energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges—but...
Baton Rouge had a key role in developing this revolutionary health care tech
Sometimes the greatest partnerships emerge from being at the right place at the right time. In 2014, two professionals sat next to each other...
How to supercharge your productivity
In today’s workplace, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day with meetings, social media, AI, conferences and reports that executives are expected...
What’s on the horizon for Louisiana’s energy industry?
Shifts in energy production, a rise in hydrogen use and a continued demand to reduce emissions are three trends Louisiana’s energy industry can keep...
These two industrial buildings just sold for $1.8M
Ownership of two industrial buildings in the Ascension Industrial Park changed hands recently.
Property management company Charles Robert Carter Properties Inc. purchased the buildings in...
Roundup: Expanding unions / LSU Board of Supervisors / Consumer behaviors
Union representation: There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration, according to figures released...
Hiring the formerly incarcerated has its benefits
As Louisiana continues to grapple with its high incarceration rate—the highest in the nation, as a matter of fact—workforce reentry programs have emerged as...
Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans passenger rail: Is it still on track?
Earlier this month, Gov. Jeff Landry told The Advocate that he was not opposed to establishing passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New...
Could oil prices reach $120 a barrel?
Despite weak market fundamentals, crude oil prices could go into triple digits if supplies are disrupted by conflict in the Middle East, The Wall...
The state of Louisiana’s auto insurance crisis
Louisiana's auto insurance rates―consistently among the highest in the nation―continues to be a concern for both residents and lawmakers, The Center Square reports.Â
Tim Temple,...
See how the Louisiana Lottery headquarters looks now
The interior renovation of the Louisiana Lottery headquarters in March transformed a dated office building into a vibrant, modern workspace.
As Business Report features in...
Roundup: St. George services / Parkview Baptist School / Boeing
From the ground up: Leaders of the City of St. George announced Monday that they have partnered with the Institute for Building Technology and...
This Gonzales apartment complex sold for $38M
Ownership of a five-year-old apartment complex in Gonzales changed hands last week.
Legacy (Gonzales) Owner LLC sold the Legacy at 2020 apartment complex to Delaware-registered...
Local wagyu-centric food trailer opening first brick-and-mortar
Wagyulicious, a Baton Rouge food trailer with a focus on wagyu burgers, will soon be opening its first brick-and-mortar location.
The trailer got its start...
Companies are starting to roll back prices after years of increases
After years of hiking prices, retailers, restaurants and other companies are now turning to discounts to win back customers who have begun closing their...
A Louisiana nonprofit is bringing a virtual dementia simulation to Baton RougeÂ
This month, locals can participate in a virtual dementia simulation that provides insight into living with the chronic condition.Â
Louisiana nonprofit AdviseWell began offering the...
Roundup: SBA funding / JPMorgan Chase / Consumer sentiment
Running out of time: The Small Business Administration, which provides low-interest loans to millions of disaster survivors, is set to run out of funding...
Evolution of an Idea: Bocock Brothers’ LSU Collection of cigars
Bocock Brothers, a Houston-based cigar company with Baton Rouge ties, in September released an official LSU collection of cigars and cigar accessories.
The company―launched by...
Here’s a snapshot of how the commercial real estate market fared in September
Overall, commercial sales transactions and deal velocity in East Baton Rouge Parish were down a tick last month, according to Elifin Realty’s latest data.Â
Sales...
How a Florida neighborhood kept the lights on during Hurricane Milton
While more than 3 million people in Florida lost power in the wake of Hurricane Milton, residents living in a recently built neighborhood in...
