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The LSU AgCenter steps up its game to tackle invasive species
The LSU AgCenter is developing a new center to better understand and control invasive species as they continue to damage both the state’s economy and ecosystem.
Veneeth Iyengar’s next economic development goal: Bridging the digital divide
Baton Rouge native Veneeth Iyengar leads Connect LA, the state broadband office, working to bridge the “digital divide” by 2029, if not sooner.
Catholic Charities buys former Re-Bath building
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has purchased the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard, according to documents filed today with the...
Roundup: US House Speaker / Energy webinar / LinkedIn layoffs
Another Louisiana candidate: U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, will run for U.S. House speaker if Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan can't get elected Tuesday. Johnson,...
How much is a remote job worth?
New research from a Stanford University economist suggests that employees are willing to give up about 8% in annual pay for a job that is partially or fully remote, USA Today reports.
Inside LSU’s on-campus lounge with college-themed drinks
Stationed across from the Parade Grounds on LSU’s campus, The Lounge inside The Club at Union Square is a hidden gem open to the public. It serves LSU-themed drinks, small plates and sandwiches.
CF Industries plans $75 million in upgrades to Donaldsonville facility
CF Industries is investing $75 million into its Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex.
Companies are increasingly using this tool to refinance short-term debt
Businesses short on cash are turning to so-called double-dip loans to refinance short-term debt and improve liquidity amid rising interest rates.
Many companies with floating-rate...
Baton Rouge luxury home market is seeing an increase in cash deals
While sales were initially slow this year in Baton Rouge’s upper-end home market, local broker Quita Cutrer of Burns & Co. says sales are picking up.
Dispute between BRAF affiliate, Chevron subsidiary headed back to court
Baton Rouge-based Wilbur Marvin Foundation and a subsidiary of Chevron are winding down their dispute over almost $11 million the latter argued it was...
Roundup: Jefferson Highway work / Bank profits / Consumer sentiment
Lane closures: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced nightly and weekend lane closures on Jefferson Highway until the end of the...
Zeeland Street cafe by day will transform into an elevated dinner concept at night
Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephanie Phars has made style shifts to her popular Zeeland Street eatery every few years since it opened nearly three decades ago.
Billions of dollars to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells will only make...
An infusion of federal money has helped Louisiana plug nearly 500 abandoned oil and gas wells this year.
Highland mixed-use community, ramen shop going before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton at Magnolia Woods as well as a request to rezone...
Roundup: Small business workshops / Mortgage rates / Boycott rules
Vendor registration: The city-parish’s Office of Supplier Diversity is hosting workshops at the downtown library branch next week to help small business owners apply...
What LSU tailgaters have to say about recent changes on campus
If you ask veteran tailgaters like John Richardson, much has changed over the years in the world of LSU football’s favorite pastime.
Downtown bar owner facing eviction from two locations
The owner of the downtown Baton Rouge building that hosts Happy’s Irish Pub has filed to evict the bar, the second such action against the same bar owner in as many weeks, public records show.
NFIB pushing back against new small business reporting requirements
The National Federation of Independent Business last month sent a letter to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee expressing disappointment that the committee did...
Air Products announces fund to benefit Lake Maurepas communities
Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced today.
Baton Rouge veterinary hospital, office property change hands
A couple of $1 million-plus deals were filed this week changing ownership of commercial properties on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge.
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