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Roundup: Saltwater intrusion / Drew Brees / Oil prices
Request granted: President Joe Biden today approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’s request for an Emergency Declaration due to the lower Mississippi River saltwater intrusion....
How to be a more inclusive leader at work
Leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusivity within their companies. And when they’re good at it, they can see 17% increase in team...
First look: A new plant-based restaurant, bar and tearoom opens soon
Two years in the making, the Plantry Café is finally set to open for lunch on Monday, Oct. 9 on Bluebonnet Boulevard in the...
What Louisiana governor candidates want to do about soaring property insurance rates
One of the most pressing issues Louisiana faces is skyrocketing property insurance rates for homeowners and businesses.
Zippy’s prepares major renovation to patio and outdoor dining space
Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos and More is currently undergoing a major renovation as the Perkins Road taqueria approaches its 22nd year in business.
Will women ever achieve parity in the C-Suite? Survey says Americans are split
Despite women serving as chief executives and board members at record rates—10.6% and 30.4%, respectively—the share of women in top business positions remains well below their share of the population.
Developer seeks Metro Council approval for $35M economic development district
Developer Nitin Kamath is seeking to create an economic development district at Aztek Cove, his planned business complex along Highland Road near the Country Club of Louisiana
Roundup: Constitutional amendments / Amazon lawsuit / US home sales
Explainer: The Louisiana Constitution should have been written in pencil rather than ink. Since it was ratified in 1974, voters have approved 209 amendments....
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.
