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Ochsner-backed PPE manufacturing project continues growth in Acadiana
SafeSource Direct, a joint venture between the Ochsner Health System and Trax Development, announced a year ago it would build two personal protective equipment...
State officials rank tax incentives for best, worst ROI
All but one of the 10 tax incentive programs that cost at least $1 million had a positive impact on Louisiana’s economy
Offering employee equity could help small businesses with labor shortage
Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses, more generally, might benefit from looking at employee ownership—particularly now...
Majority of workers would consider quitting if called back in-office full-time
When businesses first started talking about “Zoom fatigue” two years ago, it seemed like workers’ tolerance for remote work had a set limit, but...
After two years, Free Comic Book Day returns to Baton Rouge
After the pandemic canceled Free Comic Book Day entirely in 2020 and moved the event to August in 2021, the annual event returns to its traditional May spot this weekend on Baton Rouge and national calendars.
Belle of Baton Rouge acquired by CQ Holding Company Inc.
CQ Holding Company Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, meaning the company now owns both of downtown Baton Rouge’s casinos.
Ascension council to consider traffic impact changes, ending moratorium
Ascension Parish officials, not developers, would decide who should review the traffic impact for proposed new developments.
Roundup: Entergy expansion / Worker productivity drops / Rising mortgage rates
Customer service: Entergy has selected West Monroe as the location to expand its contact center operations, and it plans to add 170 new jobs...
Baton Rouge Health District awards three local health care projects $30,000
The Baton Rouge Health District awarded three local health care projects $30,000 each as part of its first Launchpad Innovation Pilot Awards, the district announced today.
Meta offering small businesses greater access to customer data
Facebook's parent company Meta today announced the launch of a new suite of digital tools through its free Meta Business Suite platform, aimed at...
Fighting for industry is easy for LMOGA president Tommy Faucheux
It feels good for St. Charles Parish native Tommy Faucheux to be working in the industry that has supported his family for generations.
Worker shortage is even worse for small businesses
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as Americans return to the U.S. job market in droves.
Hiring and retaining employees...
State senate committee urges PSC to create competitive market for EV charging stations
A state senate committee today advanced a measure urging the Public Service Commission to promote the rapid development of a statewide electric vehicle charging network.
How higher Fed rates stand to affect your finances
Record-low mortgages below 3%, reached last year, are long gone. Credit card rates will likely rise. So will the cost of an auto loan. Savers may finally receive a yield high enough to top inflation.
Worker shortage continues as April hirings drop
U.S. private employers hired the fewest workers in two years in April amid persistent labor
shortages and increasing costs, which are hitting small businesses the...
Roundup: Contractor trends / Transgender sports bill / TurboTax settlement
Upskilling: Contractors and builders are spending more to upskill their employees, investing $1.6 billion in education programs in 2021, up from $1.3 billion the...
Graves lists top five concerns CEOs have about investing in Louisiana
What are the main concerns CEOs and C-level executives have when considering investing in Louisiana?
LED launches program to grow Louisiana’s high-tech workforce
Real-time 3D is a computer graphics technology that generates interactive images that is used in building design, the energy industry, manufacturing and aerospace engineering.
Cassidy: Student loan forgiveness is disproportionately beneficial, but not TOPS
Student loan forgiveness disproportionately benefits high-income people, says Sen. Bill Cassidy, but that’s not the case for Louisiana’s TOPS program.
Nungesser: Louisiana tourism rebounding quickly from pandemic
Louisiana tourism’s recovery from the pandemic was quicker-than-expected, says Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, with visits last year up 29% from 2020.
