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US consumer confidence tumbles in September as recession fears resurface
The confidence of American consumers slipped this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period.
New leader rejoins LABI with ambitious agenda
This morning, he accepted an offer to become the next president and CEO of what is arguably the most powerful nongovernmental organization in the state—the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry—which is gearing up for next year with a new, expansive agenda.
Manship family names next CEO
Jake Manship has been appointed president and CEO of WBRZ-TV, KRGV-TV Texas and the rest of the Manship family’s business lines, WBRZ-TV reports
How carbon stored underground could find its way back into the atmosphere
Generous federal tax credits are driving the surge of carbon capture and storage projects being proposed in the U.S. But there’s a chance that carbon emissions could seep back up into the atmosphere after they are injected underground.
New data highlights Louisiana child care industry’s struggles
Louisiana’s child care industry is struggling under rising costs for food and supplies and more than two-thirds of providers are concerned about staff turnover, according to a new report from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.
Candidates for treasurer make their case ahead of Oct. 14 primary
Two Republicans and one Democrat are vying to replace John Schroder, who is running for governor, as Louisiana’s next state treasurer.
Crescent Crown closes on nearly 17 acres behind Cortana Walmart
Crescent Crown Distributors last week purchased 17 acres of land on Oak Villa Boulevard, behind the Cortana-area Walmart.
Roundup: Constitutional amendments / Moody’s warning / Jayden Daniels
Webinar: The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana is hosting a constitutional amendment webinar Oct. 4 at noon. Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican...
Baton Rouge-area water companies say saltwater intrusion not a local threat
As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upgrades an underwater sill to prevent saltwater from creeping farther up the Mississippi River, Capital Region water utilities are reassuring residents and businesses that saltwater intrusion should not impact Baton Rouge, WBRZ-TV reports.
The Tipsy Librarian eyes October opening as it closes in on alcohol permit
The Tipsy Librarian’s first bricks-and-mortar location is entering the final stages of development as the cocktail class and retail space eyes a late October opening.
Baton Rouge’s Arkel International acquires business line in Marshall Islands
Baton Rouge-based infrastructure and technical services firm Arkel International has acquired San Juan Construction’s business line in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Blue Cross, Elevance pulling back on acquisition, but plan to resubmit
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health have withdrawn their proposal to have Indiana-based Elevance acquire the state’s leading health insurer.
Roundup: Entergy / Strike/ Pointe Coupee
Exhausted: In less than a day, Entergy Louisiana has closed its applications for customers seeking a $200 bill credit. Some two hours after opening...
Consumers are choosing shared experiences over quality ones
Explicitly or implicitly, businesses are designed to encourage consumers to be with others or alone—like amusement park rides that have two seats in each...
Will the next insurance commissioner take up the Blue Cross transition?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has asked for more time to try to address concerns regarding the insurer’s potential sale to Indiana-based...
Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil leases
A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week’s scheduled sale of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions...
Drinking water concerns grow as saltwater creeps up Mississippi River
The continuing drought has left the Mississippi River with such low water levels that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is creeping upriver in...
Casino revenues up after a summer of diminishing profits
Baton Rouge casino revenues in August ticked up by 1.68%, according to the state gaming board’s latest report. This is the first time since...
Louisiana leaders talk commerce, entrepreneurship in DC
A handful of Louisiana leaders traveled to Washington D.C. this week to talk about commerce, infrastructure and entrepreneurship with other state leaders.
The Louisiana Chamber...
Would this DC workforce program work in Baton Rouge?
The District of Columbia Infrastructure Academy trains workers for high-demand jobs while paying them to “earn while you learn,” a Washington, D.C. official said...
