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Shell Norco site manager discusses her toughest challenge
Tammy Little served several stints at Shell Norco and other facilities before assuming the plant manager’s role. Her leadership skills began taking shape while...
ThreeSixtyEight chosen to create talent attraction campaign for Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Visit Baton Rouge today announced they have selected ThreeSixtyEight to develop and launch a previously announced national talent attraction website and marketing campaign for the city.
New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios
David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.
Baton Rouge doctor and film producer lands award, distribution deal in Cannes
Greg Ward, a Baton Rouge doctor and executive producer of films, is having a productive trip to this week’s Cannes film festival.
LSU faculty awarded patent for miniature light that boosts algae production
Two LSU faculty members were recently awarded a patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels, the school announced this afternoon.
Roundup: Gun sales / Netflix crackdown / AI research
Tax break: Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a bill to give a tax break to promote gun ownership and sales. Sen. Stewart Cathey's Senate Bill...
Corporate franchise tax phase-out moves forward in Legislature
Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.
Looking for a coffee shop with later hours? Here’s where to go
You may think that coffee shops are just for the early risers, but there are plenty of spots in Baton Rouge that are making fresh brews and special menu items for night owls, too.
Baton Rouge-based Falaya continues growth trajectory with Georgia expansion
Baton Rouge-based Falaya, an online home-selling platform, has expanded into Georgia.
Magpie Cafe changes ownership
The couple behind Magpie Cafe have sold the business, it was announced over the weekend.
Business, good-government groups renew push for a Louisiana ‘reset’
Three of Louisiana’s most prominent nonpartisan policy groups have unveiled a slate of briefings and recommendations that they hope will help guide and inform this year’s state elections.
Local businessmen buy industrial property on Thomas Road for $1.3M
A pair of local businessmen purchased an industrial property on Thomas Road about halfway between north Baton Rouge and Baker for $1.32 million
Roundup: $7.6B Chevron deal / LSU, Southern grads / LED initiative
Shale producer acquired: Chevron announced today it is increasing its U.S. oil and gas footprint by acquiring shale producer PDC Energy Inc. in a...
Shell’s Zydeco pipeline expected to be back in operation this week
Shell’s Zydeco crude pipeline is expected to restart this week after it was taken offline in April, according to market intelligence firm Argus.
IRS struggles with onslaught of retroactive claims for small business tax break
The Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than $150 billion amid a surge of claims for an expired pandemic-era tax break for small businesses.
Ascension Parish’s restaurant scene is undergoing a transformation
The restaurant is one of several newcomers in Ascension Parish, meeting the demand of a population that has grown by more than 50,000 since 2000.
Hope Shop owner leases new Mid City space on Government Street
Rebecca Gardner, owner of The Hope Shop, has signed a lease and applied for an occupancy permit for a new storefront space along Government Street, near Elsie’s Plate & Pie.
Baton Rouge casinos all post losing month in April
The collective revenue posted by Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos was down 8.4% in April, compared to their March haul, according to the latest...
Roundup: Sito Narcisse / I-10 exit closure / Debt limit talks
Potential new gig: Sito Narisse, superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, has applied for a new position in Broward County, Florida....
Capital Region added some 2,100 jobs in April
The Baton Rouge metro area added about 2,100 jobs from March to April and about 14,400 jobs since April of last year, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported today.
