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Roundup: Mortgage rates / Masks on planes / Ramp closures
Back up: Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week but remain at historically low levels as the Federal Reserve prepares to raise its...
LSU professor increasing smartphone privacy through user’s grip
An LSU professor is working to create and commercialize smartphone technology that would enhance privacy and security by preventing phones from displaying personal information to users who aren’t the phone’s owner.
Louisiana climate task force sets eyes on federal dollars
The Louisiana governor’s Climate Initiatives Task Force met Wednesday for the first time since unanimously passing a climate action plan in January, the first of its kind in the Gulf South.
BREW: Critical thinking leads to powerful results in business
In a world of popular partisan news outlets and social media algorithms that create echo chambers, it’s important for business leaders and entrepreneurs to employ critical thinking, says Don Monistere, CEO and president of General Informatics.
Despite ruling, medical providers must comply with ‘surprise billing’ rules
A federal court recently halted implementation of a provision of the No Surprises Act, meant to protect consumers from steep unexpected bills from out-of-network providers.
Roundup: Brown Eagle expansion / Amazon investigation / PAR Guide
New services: Baton Rouge-based logistics and warehouse storage provider Brown Eagle today announced a new partnership with a beverage company and is now expanding...
Supply chain issues causing retail shortages in spring apparel
It is almost spring, yet many retailers are still waiting for deliveries of shorts, sandals and other warm weather gear, a sign that the...
Overpass businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day parade’s return
The St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll through Baton Rouge, Saturday, March 19, after a two-year hiatus, and, as usual, the businesses under the Perkins overpass stand to benefit greatly.
US job openings at near record, adding to price pressures
U.S. businesses posted a near-record level of open jobs in January, a trend that has helped push up worker pay and added to inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.
Transportation infrastructure tops BRAC’s list of legislative priorities
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced the priorities for which the organization will advocate during the 2022 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature, which begins Monday, March 14.
CEO communication helps create a thriving workplace culture
CEOs should increase the frequency of their communication to improve the workplace culture.
Companies shelling out for TV ads to recruit workers
The tight labor market has forced companies to pull out all the stops to gin up applications, including raising salaries, offering signing bonuses and...
Sen. Cassidy proposes ‘operation warp speed’ for energy production
Sen. Bill Cassidy is calling for an “operation warp speed” to promote domestic energy production, using the term that was applied to the federal government’s efforts to fast-track development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Roundup: Gasoline prices / Hurricane insurance / Confederate holidays
Record high: After rising dramatically following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the price of gasoline has reached a record high, topping a mark that stood...
Game Coin signs 61 LSU student-athletes to NIL deals
Baton Rouge-based cryptocurrency company Game Coin today announced it has signed NIL deals with 61 student-athletes from football, men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics and the LSU Tiger Girls Dance Team.
See which companies are pulling out of Russia and who’s staying
A “who’s who” list has been floating around business executives and analysts in recent days, showing which companies have pulled out of Russia amid...
Turner Industries at No. 1 among four Baton Rouge firms named top 10 industrial...
Four Baton Rouge-based companies made the top 10 of Associated Builders and Contractors' annual Top Performers list, which ranks its commercial and industrial contractor members.
Red Stick Social will expand outdoor space, renovate interior
Red Stick Social is expanding and upgrading its outdoor music venue as well as its interior five floors in coming months.
LSU’s ‘Sputnik moment’ requires $100M investment by state, Tate says
LSU President William Tate cites those investments in calling for $100 million in state money to strengthen LSU in five key areas.
Roundup: Cajun Classic / Woman’s Hospital / Used car prices
Tennis tournament: Baton Rouge is hosting the Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament this week, March 8-13, at the Paula G. Manship YMCA. More than...
