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Baton Rouge entrepreneurs using ecological design and native plants to create healthier yards
A pristine, emerald-green lawn with weed-free flowerbeds comes at a great cost. A classic yard requires time, sweat and financial commitment to maintain, but Baton Rouge landscape firm Swamp Fly is working to change that paradigm.
Employee medical marijuana use protected in advancing proposal
The House Labor Committee advanced a bill Thursday that would protect employees who use medical marijuana from being disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits.
225GIVES raised $1.28M, but why was the total down this year?
More than 4,500 donors pledged $1.28 million through 225GIVES, an annual fundraising event for Capital Region nonprofits that culminated in a 24-hour giving event May 4, the Capital Area United Way announced today.
Baton Rouge still losing residents as suburbs keep growing
The city of Baton Rouge is losing population at a rapid rate while East Baton Rouge Parish’s suburban cities—Zachary and Central— and its two most populated neighboring parishes—Livingston and Ascension—are gaining residents.
‘Re-Election,’ starring Tony Danza, preparing to film in Baton Rouge
Tony Danza will be one of the stars of Re-Election, an indie comedy currently in pre-production in Baton Rouge.
Danza is best known for his...
Oil production in the Gulf is cleaner than elsewhere, report shows
Oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is cleaner than in other parts of the world, producing up to 46% less greenhouse gas emissions than the global average
Roundup: State internet outage / Workplace drug tests / AM radio
Services halted: The internet has been down for several hours at multiple state offices today, causing problems for the Office of Motor Vehicles and...
Louisiana workers are still leaving their jobs in droves
More than 200,000 Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first quarter of 2023, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, which...
CSRS’ Tim Barfield to business leaders: Keep learning and improving
So says Tim Barfield, president and principal at CSRS, who sat down with Business Report’s JR Ball for an episode of the Strictly Business webcast to share what he’s learned about management and leadership over the years.
LNG lobbyists ghost wrote Louisiana officials’ letters supporting gas storage project
In an effort to gain federal approval for a natural gas storage project in south Louisiana, Sempra LNG lobbyists crafted letters for Louisiana elected officials to send to federal regulators in support of the project.
Air Products’ carbon capture PR blitz extends to Baton Rouge Rotary
Wells used to capture and store carbon produced in industrial processes don’t threaten freshwater aquifers and would be closely monitored for decades past their active use.
Roundup: Chef’s Fried Chicken / Homeowner assistance / Mental health care
Closing: Chef’s Fried Chicken in Donaldsonville is closing May 28 after five decades in business, according to a Facebook post. The owners are planning...
Young workers want their employers to show more concern for the environment
Gen-Z and millennials are closely following the progress made on workplace issues, but they want more—specifically when it comes to climate action, Inc. reports.
Austin company brings group ride sharing option to Baton Rouge
A new ride sharing company for larger groups of people quietly rolled into Baton Rouge earlier this year, with 15-passenger vans that riders can book in advance or on-demand via an app.
Keystone Engineering opening a second office in Baton Rouge
Keystone Engineering Inc. is opening a second location in the Capital City, says David Faucheaux, Baton Rouge general manager.
Sevetri Wilson: ‘Be authentic to yourself’
When trying to identify your brand, you should pick three adjectives that you want people to perceive you as and then work to meet those descriptions.
Leadership Symposium: Women looking for companies that prioritize flexibility
Is this job the right job for me? Is this the right company? Right city? Right season of life?
With Dead Poet nightclub set to close, see what’s next for proprietor
Dead Poet, a luxury nightclub and event venue near LSU, will close with a final event on July 4, proprietor David Facey says.
Roundup: Health care innovation / Senate hearings / Homebuilder sentiment
Research projects: Three innovative health care research projects have been awarded $60,000 in pilot funding by the Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst, a Baton Rouge...
NFIB joins in calling on Legislature to pass a budget with ‘meaningful tax relief’
The NFIB’s state chapter has joined several other organizations in calling on the Louisiana Legislature to use the state’s budget surplus to “pass a responsible budget and provide meaningful tax relief to create more economic opportunity for Louisianians,”
