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Does productivity take a hit when working outside the office?
Two new studies out this month shed light on whether employees are more or less productive when working outside of the office, Axios reports.
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Louisiana mobile sports betting continues to set records
Mobile sports wagers were up again in December, marking an increase every month so far in fiscal year 2023-24.
The latest tools helping small businesses integrate AI into their operations
The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses, with company owners using AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others...
Mayor Broome appoints a new chief of staff
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced the appointment of Julie Baxter Payer, who most recently served as deputy secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, as her chief of staff.
James ‘Pepper’ Rutland tells of leadership lessons learned as an LSU Tiger
As the founder, president and CEO of MMR Group, a large electrical and instrumentation firm based in Baton Rouge, James “Pepper” Rutland knows a thing or two about leading a team.
Specialty surgical hospital issued permit for construction
Contractors were granted permits last week to begin construction of a new specialty surgical hospital near the intersection of Jefferson Highway and Stumberg Lane.
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Here’s the latest on the proposed Blue Cross sale to Elevance
In a meeting with Business Report staff Friday, executives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health made their case for the proposed sale of the former to the latter.
Roundup: PitchBR / EV pushback / BRCC
Business innovators sought: Nexus Louisiana is looking for Louisiana college students interested in pitching their business ideas at PitchBR on Feb. 8, at Red...
Meet the small federal agency handling AI regulation
No technology since nuclear fission will shape our collective future quite like artificial intelligence, so it’s paramount that AI systems are safe, secure, trustworthy and socially responsible.
Gov. Landry, Louisiana lawmakers have millions more to spend, for now
Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana lawmakers expect to have an additional $416.5 million to distribute this year, though most of the money will be...
Meet the couple behind St. Francisville’s retail renaissance
Stroll through the stylish showroom to find custom furniture, fine interiors and luxe wedding gifts. Next door, explore fashion-forward looks at men’s and women’s...
Baton Rouge casino revenue up in December from prior month
Baton Rouge casinos saw their cumulative December revenue rise by 9.1% from November, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.
Roundup: ‘Sports Illustrated’ / Krispy Krunchy Chicken / Consumer sentiment
Major layoffs: The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees that it plans significant layoffs after its license to use the iconic brand’s name...
Night Market Baton Rouge doubles in size
Night Market Baton Rouge, spotlighting Asian businesses and vendors, will be nearly double its original size when it returns next month on Feb. 9.
Founded...
Inside Adam Johnson’s fresh vision for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra
For the last few years, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra’s followers have wondered who would replace longtime music director Timothy Muffitt after his 2022 retirement. To aid its search, the symphony invited a succession of guest conductors to lead the orchestra throughout its last two seasons.
EBR school system will search for its fourth superintendent in as many years
Sito Narcisse announced Friday that he is stepping down as superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Narcisse’s announcement comes following the school...
High-profile Democrats clash over Louisiana congressional map
A Baton Rouge-area politician and a sitting U.S. congressman—both Black Democrats—are at odds over new district lines that would add another majority-minority seat to the state’s U.S. House delegation.
2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans.
Price LeBlanc expands with purchase of Toyota dealership in Opelousas
Baton Rouge-based Price LeBlanc Automotive has expanded outside the Capital Region with the acquisition of Courvelle Toyota in Opelousas, roughly 20 miles north of Lafayette.
Roundup: Jazz Fest / Shipping alliance / Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Lineup: Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join...
