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Business optimism rises but remains historically low
Business optimism increased in January, though it is still lower than average—and many small business owners surveyed are still concerned about inflation and having...
Check out these upcoming events in Baton Rouge
There’s always a lot going on in the Capital Region, here’s the upcoming events to keep an eye out for:
How does a Baton...
Pet-friendly bar Pelican to Mars makes long-awaited opening in Mid City
Pelican to Mars, a pet-friendly bar in the works since 2019, held a soft opening this past weekend ahead of a grand opening party planned for the last weekend of February.
Metro Council weighs $1.17M settlement in Alton Sterling protest lawsuit
The Metro Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday to consider a $1.17 million settlement of a lawsuit related to the protests following the death of Alton Sterling in 2016.
Kindle Energy breaks ground on $750M Iberville power plant
Kindle Energy has broken ground on its $750 million, 700-megawatt Magnolia Power Generating Station in Iberville Parish.
Once it begins operating in 2025, the power...
Roundup: Google Health award / US law firm layoffs / Donation to Southern
Pennington researcher: Dr. Robert L. Newton Jr., associate professor and head of the Physical Activity and Ethnic Minority Health Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research...
Louisiana college enrollment projected to fall drastically beginning in 2025
Louisiana is heading toward a higher education enrollment cliff as experts predict a rapid drop in college-age individuals beginning in 2025, Public Affairs Research Council Of Louisiana writes in a new research snapshot published today.
Katie Bernhardt won’t take shot at governor’s race
Louisiana Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt is out of the 2023 governor's campaign, USA Today Network reports, leaving state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson as...
Jon Gordon: How to build a more connected team
If you have a committed team you must have a connected team, writes bestselling author Jon Gordon in a new leadership column for Business Report.
Labor market remains tight despite rising jobless claims
Though unemployment claims climbed last week—the first such increase in several weeks—experts say companies must stay creative in navigating the tight labor market, Inc....
LSU Board of Supervisors approves health partnership with OLOL
The LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting today unanimously approved a partnership between the university and Our Lady of the Lake. The agreement...
Roundup: Tapping home equity / Oil production / Construction hiring
On the rise: Homeowners are increasingly tapping their equity, taking advantage of big gains following years of soaring housing prices. Some 333,537 home equity...
Sue Gunter’s name to be added to Dale Brown Court at LSU
The LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting today voted to change the name of the Dale Brown Court to include former LSU women's...
Louisiana casino gaming revenue still trails pre-COVID numbers
Louisiana casino gaming revenue in the last half of 2022 fell short again of pre-pandemic numbers, down more than $43 million with remitted fees down $5 million.
Bank of St. Francisville buys land on Jefferson for future branch
The Bank of St. Francisville has purchased land for a new branch on Jefferson Highway, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
City-parish to change the way it files annual financial reports
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act is going to change the way state and local governments like East Baton Rouge Parish publish their annual financial reports.
How you can mentor junior staff even with a hybrid-working model
While flexibility and hybrid-working models have become the new corporate norm, concerns persist with many managers that such flexibility can threaten the development and integration of recently hired junior staff.
Construction sector helps Capital Region hit pre-pandemic jobs total
The Capital Region hit its pre-pandemic jobs total in December following six straight months of growth, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.
Roundup: Entergy outages / Interstate 10 bridge / Spirits surpass beer
Ascension Parish: Several thousand people are without electricity in Ascension Parish amid reports of wide-reaching outages in the area this afternoon. The problems started...
Expanded menu and new look for Overpass Merchant
It’s been almost six years since the Overpass Merchant opened for the first time on the day of the 2017 Wearin’ of the Green...
