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How to manage when disaster strikes
The thing about disasters is that they aren’t partisan. They don’t care if you live in a red or a blue state. They don’t...
See where Louisiana ranks among best states for starting a business
North Dakota ranks as the top choice for launching a business in 2024, according to Forbes, which cites the state’s strong business climate, low...
What are Jeff Landry’s priorities as governor?
Restoring the focus on education, addressing violent crime, vetting science in policy decisions, supporting small businesses and reforming health care will be Gov. Jeff...
Roundup: Weather closures / Tiger Woods / Community Coffee
Sit tight: Several Baton Rouge-area higher education institutions are shutting down early today because of this afternoon’s threat of severe weather. See the roundup...
Planning Commission to consider Belle of Baton Rouge’s move inland
The Planning Commission will consider a request by the Belle of Baton Rouge to rezone its France Street property from commercial alcoholic beverage (bar...
Car sales are on the rise in Baton Rouge
After years of inventory shortages brought a sales slump in the automobile industry, area dealers are reporting an uptick in sales.
Landry selects new DOTD secretary, BESE members
Terrence “Joe” Donahue, a former assistant attorney general, is the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry announced...
A legal assault is mounting against DEI. Here’s how to mitigate the risks
Business leaders committed to diversity, equity and inclusion have a challenging road ahead of them, Harvard Business Review reports.
Roundup: LADA president / Volunteer awards / Student loan servicers
New leadership: The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association announced recently it has appointed Coulter McMahen as its new president and chief executive officer. McMahen joins...
What does Kim Mulkey think about the new NCAA TV deal?
LSU women's basketball and Iowa set a women's basketball record for viewership rating in the 2023 NCAA championship contest at 9.9 million, and those...
How the founders of Sasquatch saw a potential market to build their business
Garbage can get expensive. Just ask any apartment complex, higher education institution or manufacturing facility with a roll-off and a waste management contract. Filled...
Diabetes treatment infusion clinic expands to Baton Rouge
Bioactive Infusion and Wellness is expanding to the Capital Region with a clinic in the Baton Rouge Health District.
Takeaways from EBR’s latest sales tax collection figures
East Baton Rouge Parish collected nearly $19.3 million in sales taxes in October, or about 1.42% more than during the same month the year...
Roundup: ESPN deal / Mortgage rates / Migration trends
College sports: The NCAA and ESPN have reached a new eight-year media rights deal worth more than $115 million annually, as the value of...
US bankruptcy filings expected to keep climbing after surging 18% last year
U.S. bankruptcy filings surged by 18% in 2023 on the back of higher interest rates, tougher lending standards and the continued runoff of pandemic-era backstops, although insolvency case volumes remain well below the level seen before the outbreak of COVID-19, Reuters reports.
Budget deficits threaten Louisiana community colleges
Some of Louisiana's community and technical colleges may soon face budget deficits without a sharp rebound in student enrollment, according to a recent report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
Kyle Ardoin among latest senior staff hires by Landry
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced today.
Nearly 145 acres off Scenic Highway sold for $2M
The Price LeBlanc family has purchased nearly 145 acres off Scenic Highway north of the ExxonMobil plant in north Baton Rouge, according to public...
Roundup: LSU defensive shake-up / Offshore wind / Fed minutes
Coaching staff changes: LSU has parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt House and three other members of its football coaching staff. House, who has...
Nominate your favorite local business for the Best of 225 Awards
New year, new favorites. The 19th annual Best of 225 Awards are officially up for grabs, with nominations running through Feb. 7.
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