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Roundup: Bluehenge Capital / College savings / Amazon leadership
Private equity: Baton Rouge-based private equity and private credit investment firm Bluehenge Capital Partners today announced it has obtained its Small Business Investment Company...
Hiring managers easing education, experience requirements to fill positions
Without enough traditional applicants for open jobs, companies have broadened their scope and dropped requirements that would have been considered the bare minimum before...
ExxonMobil CEO says oil markets could be tight for years
ExxonMobil executives believe global oil markets could remain tight for another three to five years, largely because of a lack of investment since the pandemic began, Bloomberg reports.
Companies revising financial plans, buying back debt as interest rates climb
Companies are buying back debt, pushing out maturities and reviewing cash-management strategies as they sharpen their focus on financing costs as interest rates continue...
Best of 225 winners to be unveiled June 28
The 2022 Best of 225 party, where this year’s winners will be unveiled in 225 magazine’s July edition, is one week from today on June 28.
Lotte Chemical considering electrolyte solvent facility in Lake Charles area
Lotte Chemical Corp. announced Monday it is considering constructing an electrolyte solvent facility in the Lake Charles area to bolster its battery components business,...
Five Guys franchise near LSU’s North Gate closes
The Five Guys franchise on Highland Road near LSU’s North Gate has closed, the listing agent confirms.
Nexus Louisiana president and CEO stepping down
After 14 years at Nexus Louisiana, CEO and president Genevieve Silverman is stepping down from her role at the organization.
According to Nexus, Silverman personally...
Commerce Building sells for $24.7M
The Commerce Building on Laurel Street downtown was sold for $24.7 million last week to the family of late Baton Rouge auto dealer Price LeBlanc,
Baton Rouge entrepreneur injured in North Carolina plane crash
A Baton Rouge entrepreneur was injured Thursday when a small plane he was in crashed near a North Carolina campground.
Roundup: Gas tax holiday / Oyster industry / State Police
Decision this week: President Joe Biden said today that he's considering a federal holiday on the gasoline tax, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much...
PAR: Lawmakers inaction puts Louisiana’s congressional map in judiciary’s hands
Surprising few, Louisiana’s latest redistricting session turned out to be a flop, more a tense reminder of the polarizing and partisan nature of the...
Louisiana sports betting revenue drops in May
Louisiana's sports betting continued a downward trend in May, which experts believe is tied to raging inflation, The Center Square reports.
Plan to revitalize Perkins underpass faces bureaucratic hurdles
Many fans of the Perkins Road overpass area agree that it succeeds despite some challenging design conditions.
Controversial rezoning proposal for Citiplace hotel to be deferred
An application to rezone one of the last undeveloped tracts in Citiplace to allow for a hotel will not be considered as scheduled
Ways for your business to grow, even in a volatile environment
With declines in tech and retail stock prices, rising inflation and interest rates, and persistent supply chain issues, 2022 is turning out to be...
Roundup: Power outage / Canceled flights / LinkedIn scams
Equipment issues: The University Hills neighborhood in Baton Rouge has been without power for over 24 hours as Entergy has struggled to reach damaged...
Check out this Father’s Day gift guide from ‘225’
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to decide what to get for those special guys in our life.
A list from 225 magazine highlights...
Seven maps the Legislature will consider for new congressional districts
Louisiana lawmakers have so far filed seven maps to consider in the special session brought about after a federal court rejected a congressional redistricting...
How the Fed’s interest rate hike will drastically change mortgages
The quick rise in mortgage rates means homebuyers will need to pay significantly more for a home loan compared to even just eight months ago.
