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Biden administration plan makes student loan repayments cheaper
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future,...
LED expects up to $113M in small business funding to begin flowing in April
Louisiana Economic Development officials say money from the federal government’s State Small Business Credit Initiative may begin flowing in April.
Origin Materials lands up to $1.5B in tax-exempt bonds for Geismar facility
Origin Materials Inc. announced last week that the Louisiana State Bond Commission has unanimously granted final approval of up to $1.5 billion in tax-exempt...
SoLou has a new landlord after private investor purchases property
Private investor Nicholis Milano is SoLou’s new landlord, after buying the property for an undisclosed sum, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
Roundup: Warehouse leasing / Pipeline restart / Investment banks
Scaling back: The U.S. warehousing market is retrenching this year, a turnaround from the pandemic-driven boom in industrial real estate demand as companies slow...
After ‘crazy frenzy,’ Capital Region housing market enters a more neutral phase
Everyone who pays attention to such things knows the housing market in the Capital Region, along with most other places across the country, spent most of last year slowing down.
Treasurer John Schroder announces bid for governor
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder has joined the governor’s race alongside Attorney General Jeff Landry as the second statewide-elected GOP official vying to replace term-limited...
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,...
