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See how LSU researchers are getting help cashing in on their inventions
Business skills have not traditionally been taught as part of a basic sciences curriculum at any level. And that has suited LSU chemistry professor John Pojman just fine.
Banking turmoil will likely make it harder for small businesses to get loans
Small businesses are likely to find getting a loan more difficult because of the ongoing turmoil in the banking industry, which is raising the risk of a recession, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Sherwood Pointe shopping center sells for $1.68M
The property containing the Sherwood Pointe shopping center on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard has been sold to a pair of Port Allen investors for $1.68 million,
What’s causing the delay in replacing Baton Rouge interstate lights?
Entergy is trying to replace about 60 interstate lights in Baton Rouge and is ready to schedule the work, but supply chain issues are delaying the fixtures, a utility spokesperson says.
Baton Rouge unemployment ticked up in January
Unemployment in Baton Rouge and across the state ticked up in January from December but was still lower than in January 2022.
Performance Contractors earns national Contractor of the Year honors
Performance Contractors Inc. has been named Contractor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors.
This tax change has some small businesses struggling to pay IRS
A piece of the 2017 tax law that went into effect this year is leaving small, research-intensive businesses with IRS bills they can’t pay, according to The Wall Street Journal.
BRAF membership reaches five-year high
BRAF membership reached a five-year high of nearly 500 last year, CEO and President Chris Meyer told donors and members at its annual meeting Thursday night.
Roundup: Fed rate hike / Bank executives / Buc-ee’s
Move likely: Even with turmoil in the banking industry and uncertainty ahead, the Federal Reserve likely will approve a quarter-percentage-point interest rate increase next...
Judge rules against Folgers in tax exemption lawsuit
An Orleans Parish judge lifted an injunction in the Folgers Coffee Co. tax exemption lawsuit, allowing local taxing authorities to bill the company for...
Blue Cross sale would not result in layoffs, CEO says
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s pending sale to Elevance Health, if approved, will not lead to layoffs or office closures, says Dr. Steven Udvarhelyi, the local company’s president and CEO.
Roundup: Bank rescue / Parade Lyfts / Mortgage rates
Wall Street aid: A group of Wall Street banks is planning a rescue package of at least $20 billion for First Republic Bank. The...
Check out the big winners from this year’s Baton Rouge Addy awards
Creative agency ThreeSixtyEight was named Overall Best in Show at the annual American Advertising Awards, held recently at L’Auberge Casino Hotel.
REV’s Josh Descant shares how to rebrand without losing your reputation
REV CEO Josh Descant sat down with Business Report’s Associate Publisher JR Ball for the Strictly Business webcast to share the inside details of the company's 2022 rebranding campaign.
Eye doctors’ group mooched off state optometry board for seven years, audit finds
A state audit released Wednesday details how the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners allowed a private optometrist organization to use public resources for...
Does the new EBR slumlord ordinance go too far?
An ordinance meant to crack down on slumlords passed by the Metro Council late last fall is having unintended consequences, WAFB-TV reports.
LED and Techstars partner to create business accelerator for Louisiana startups
Entrepreneurs across the state will have the opportunity to apply for venture capital funding and business development resources as part of a new startup accelerator program funded by Techstars and Louisiana Economic Development,
Next governor must ‘have a record of doing more than just talking,’ Garret Graves...
Graves did not discuss any candidate by name while speaking today to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, but he urged his listeners to consider the contenders carefully and not vote based on name recognition or a good speech.
Baton Rouge publicly traded bank stocks slip amid larger market fears
Stocks of Baton Rouge-based banks tumbled Wednesday morning as the spotlight intensified on the banking industry amid new fears after shares of Swiss bank Credit Suisse crashed more than 20%
Amedisys names new president and CEO
Amedisys Inc. has chosen Richard Ashworth as its new president and CEO, effective April 10.
