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How Visit Baton Rouge’s Jill Kidder aims to attract more leisure travelers
It’s not shocking that the new president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge’s mission is to get more people to visit Baton Rouge.
How noncompetes work in Louisiana; will they be banned?
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts that limit an employee’s ability to work for other companies after they leave or start a competing business.
Commercial Properties buys 22 blighted properties in Nicholson corridor for $3M
Commercial Properties Realty Trust has purchased 22 tracts in the Nicholson Drive corridor for $3.02 million
Whitney Johnson: Marking small milestones helps build momentum
Let’s face it, it’s been a tough few years, and many expect 2023 will be no less challenging.
Roundup: MMR ranking / Trader Joe’s lawsuit / Twitter hack
Topping list: MMR was named the largest electrical contractor in the region and the largest specialty contractor in Louisiana by Engineering News-Record of Texas...
New federal law helps contractors, freelancers save for retirement
Nontraditional workers—like contractors, freelancers and those working for internet-based platforms such as ride-hailing or delivery companies—often struggle to save for retirement because they lack...
Buc-ee’s may finally be coming to Louisiana, but in Ruston
Buc-ee's, the Texas-based travel center with an obsessive following and beaver mascot, may finally be coming to Louisiana with plans in the works to build one of its stores on Interstate 20 in Ruston, USA Today Network reports
Louisiana was in the black for 2022, financial report shows
Louisiana took in more money than it spent in 2022, due to higher tax collections and an influx of federal funds, though expenses increased...
Quiet hiring seen as the next workplace trend
There is a new workplace phenomenon that bosses and employees should prepare for: quiet hiring, CNBC reports.
Quiet hiring is when an organization acquires new...
Louisiana Marathon weekend will include bonus ‘Live After Five’
Baton Rouge officials and businesses will host a “Live After Five Lagniappe” on Jan. 13 downtown as part of the Louisiana Marathon weekend.
Roundup: PRAL / Atlas-SSI acquisition / Mortgage rates
Red Stick Awards: The Public Relations Association of Louisiana – Baton Rouge Chapter is now accepting entries for its annual Red Stick Awards for...
What culinary trends can Baton Rouge expect to see this year?
The dawning of the new year is here, bringing reflection and anticipation in all aspects of life, including what we’ll eat and drink. Each...
Jon Gordon: For successful leaders, grit trumps talent
Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, identifies grit as the No. 1 predictor and factor of success. It’s not talent,...
Insurance dominates new Louisiana laws for 2023
Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims in the...
FTC looks to ban noncompete clauses
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would bar companies from limiting their employees’ ability to leave and work for a rival or start a competing business.
Jay Ducote walks away from Gov’t Taco and Guaranty Media
Baton Rouge celebrity chef Jay Ducote has left Guaranty Media after more than three years.
Mayor Broome forming stormwater advisory committee
East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is creating a stormwater advisory committee to provide a forum connecting stakeholders with city-parish staff and officials,...
Houma heavy equipment dealer purchases Rieger Road property for $5.2M
M&L Industries has purchased a property on North Rieger Road for $5.2 million, which will become the new home for its Baton Rouge franchise, according to the company’s president, Steven Marmande.
Roundup: Baton Rouge Mardi Gras / Twitter change / Barnes & Noble
Good times roll: The 2023 Mardi Gras season in Baton Rouge kicks off in early February, with parades starting Feb. 4 and continuing every...
Brandon Landry stepping aside as CEO for Walk-On’s
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux founder Brandon Landry is transitioning out of his role as CEO and will now serve as chair of the company’s board of directors, according to a company announcement.
