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The Pink Agave will open its first Baton Rouge location next month
The Pink Agave, a taqueria founded in Ponchatoula in 2022, will soon open its first Baton Rouge location near the Sonesta ES Suites on Nicholson Drive.
Roundup: BRPD chief / Job cuts / Economic forecast
New leadership: The new chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department, Thomas Morse Jr., will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Morse recently...
Why Louisiana had fewer mergers and acquisitions in 2023
Louisiana merger and acquisition activity dropped in 2023, mirroring a disappointing global M&A market, New Orleans CityBusiness reports.
Overall, the state saw 187 deals in...
Nominate an emerging industrial or energy sector leader from the 10/12 corridor
Do you know of an emerging leader who could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s industrial or energy sector in the coming years?
If so,...
Ticket sales for LSU sports events surged in 2023
LSU athletics' net profit for the 2023 fiscal year was a little lower than the year before, but the department still came out ahead, according to annual revenue and expenses documents filed to the NCAA today.
Growing number of CEO’s think AI will require a company overhaul
More executives are feeling better about the global economy, but a growing number don't think their companies will survive the coming decade without a...
Remote workers are less likely to be promoted
It seems the honeymoon era for the remote worker is over.
While no commute, no dress code and flexible working arrangements once made working fully...
How executives can foster a growth mindset like Brandon Landry
As a former college athlete, Brandon Landry’s goal when he first opened Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was simply to make payroll and not go broke.
Two...
Why crawfish prices are nearly double that of a year ago
The 2023 Louisiana drought has caused an unprecedented low supply of crawfish in early January, causing prices to soar, according to The Crawfish App,...
Roundup: Black bear hunting / Freezing weather / Student loans
Hearings set: Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled three hearings this month to receive public input on the proposed first black bear...
Spanish Town café and market Belli announces it will close
Belli, a Spanish Town café and market that opened last summer in the historic former home of Capitol Grocery, will close its doors at...
Red Stick Social shifting to private events only
Red Stick Social, a Mid City entertainment venue that opened in 2019, announced Thursday that it is transitioning to a private events-only model.
“Over the...
Perry Franklin reveals how he found his business niche
For its January issue, Business Report asked Perry Franklin, owner of Franklin Associates, how he identified and established his business’s niche.
Franklin says he took...
Roundup: BRPD officers / Rouses / BESE changes
Court actions: Two judges on the 19th Judicial District Court have sided with defense attorneys by granting temporary restraining orders blocking the Baton Rouge...
Gov. Jeff Landry officially endorses Trump for president
New Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry endorsed Donald Trump in his White House comeback bid Thursday, cementing what has been a longtime close relationship...
Bardwell Homes closes on lots in Village at Willow Grove
Baton Rouge-based homebuilder Bardwell Homes closed on 16 lots in the Village at Willow Grove in a deal filed Thursday morning with the East...
LSU cybersecurity team awarded $1M to fight online crime and terrorism
Two research projects led by LSU cybersecurity experts have each been awarded $500,000 in defense funding to advance the field of memory forensics.
That funding...
Celtic Studios names new executive director
The Celtic Group has hired Cory Parker as executive director, a position the company has been working to fill since Kevin O’Neil stepped down...
US hospitality workers’ wages are rising by a higher percentage than high earners’
Pay hikes over the past four years have lifted the wages of people who work in hospitality—the nation’s lowest-paid industry—nearly 30% on average, reports...
Rebranding requires a well-crafted strategy
In telecommunications, rebranding is not just a marketing strategy. It’s a declaration of evolution.
But evolution isn’t always easily embraced. It can disrupt comfort zones...
