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Baton Rouge punches above its weight in retail, industry expert says
Baton Rouge is emerging as a strong example of how smaller, college-driven markets are outperforming traditional retail expectations, according to Blay Bradley, senior vice...
How Nest Health is reframing health care in Louisiana and beyond
Dr. Katie Brown has a patient who used to visit the emergency room every other day.
As a parent of children with chronic health issues...
As HOA fees surge, buyers are rethinking what they can afford
Surging homeowners association fees are becoming a major pressure point in the U.S. housing market, compounding affordability challenges as home prices and mortgage rates...
Roundup: Luxury housing markets / Shreveport’s blight / NFL media rights
13 stand out: Luxury housing markets across the U.S. are increasingly defined by million-dollar listings, with Realtor.com identifying 13 areas where at least half...
Shutdown sting worse than thought as Q4 GDP is revised downward
The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department...
Lafayette developer buys 33 acres for new residential project in Central
A Lafayette-based developer has purchased roughly 33 acres near the Walmart on Sullivan Road in Central for a new residential project.
Southern Ventures Development acquired...
Why a majority of corporate transformations fall short
Corporate transformation efforts often fail not because of flawed strategy, but because leaders lack the interpersonal skills needed to navigate change, Harvard Business Review...
Baton Rouge sign company accuses competitor of bid rigging, kickback scheme
A Baton Rouge sign installation company has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a Prairieville competitor of orchestrating a yearslong kickback scheme to secure contracts...
Fed proposal aims to speed and simplify bank transfers
The Federal Reserve is proposing a significant expansion of its real-time payments system, a move that could reshape how money flows between banks and...
Insider selling hits 15-year high during oil surge
Oil and gas executives cashed in on a market surge triggered by geopolitical turmoil, selling roughly $1.4 billion in stock during the first quarter...
Roundup: OPEC output / Iran war’s economic impact / Elisa’s Cuban Coffee
Steep drop: OPEC oil output recorded its steepest monthly drop in decades in March as the Middle East conflict disrupted exports and shut down...
The US workforce is shrinking in plain sight
The U.S. labor-force participation rate has fallen to 61.9%, its lowest level since 1977 outside the pandemic, underscoring a growing structural challenge for the...
Gonzales audit flags noncompliance with Louisiana’s public bid law
A recent audit of the city of Gonzales found multiple weaknesses in internal controls and instances of noncompliance with state law, including more than...
After years of growth, Emergent Method settles into larger downtown space
Emergent Method has relocated to a larger downtown Baton Rouge office, marking the next phase of growth for the Louisiana-based consulting firm as it...
Venture Global cashing in as gas markets tighten
Venture Global is poised to reap significant profits from the latest global energy shock, as disruptions in the Middle East tighten liquefied natural gas...
City-parish looks to spark private investment with new redevelopment programs
City-parish officials on Monday announced a slate of new initiatives aimed at reducing blight and stimulating economic development, community revitalization and first-time homeownership.
The initiatives...
Roundup: Donor-advised funds / Jamie Dimon’s warnings / Trucking costs
Locking in deductions: Wealthy Americans are increasingly turning to donor-advised funds to lock in tax deductions ahead of new limits on charitable write-offs. The...
Last call, y’all! Voting for the Best of 225 Awards closes this week
It’s the final countdown! Voting for the 2026 Best of 225 Awards closes on April 8. It’s crunch time, people.
If you reside in the...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
A look at the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Red Stick Brothers,...
How fuel surcharges are squeezing small business margins
Rising fuel costs are hitting small businesses with a new wave of shipping expenses, as major carriers pass along higher diesel prices through surcharges...
