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Amazon deal at Cortana stalled as buyer backs out of Virginia College purchaseÂ
The owner of the former Virginia College building at Cortana Mall, which has been under contract to an undisclosed buyer since last November, put...
Roundup: Waitr / Emerge Fest / Artificial intelligence
Grocery delivery: Waitr has announced the addition of more choices for its grocery delivery service in the Baton Rouge area. New partnerships with Alexander’s...
East Baton Rouge Parish leads state in new coronavirus cases in May
With more than 1,150 positive cases of the novel coronavirus diagnosed since May 1, East Baton Rouge Parish is leading the state in cases...
Baton Rouge businesses, entities figuring out how to reopen public restrooms
Americans are making it clear that they won't be ready to go out to their favorite destinations until they feel confident about being able...
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• ICYMI: The Small Business Association has issued additional guidance for its Paycheck Protection Program that clarifies when the funds must be spent and...
BRAC economic indicator shows signs of stabilization in Capital RegionÂ
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its weekly COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard that examines and assesses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on...
Learn more about Kim Bowman, a 2020 Influential Woman in Business Â
For Kim Bowman, the last 10 days she spent in the hospital with 8-year-old daughter Bella were the most treasured moments with her. But...
What to do if your employees have fears about returning to workÂ
For business owners grappling with how and when to reopen their companies, one thing is apparent: Despite what local and national leaders may say,...
DiGiulio Brothers owners buy former Rama propertyÂ
The owners of DiGiulio Brothers near the Perkins Road overpass have purchased the neighboring restaurant space recently vacated by Rama Thai Cuisine.
Mars-Cole LLC recently...
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• The Guaranty Foundation, Guaranty Media’s philanthropic arm, has joined forces with GMFS Mortgage to launch the Banking on BR campaign. The two organizations...
Roundup: The Vintage opens / Spillway impact aid / Walk-On’s expansionÂ
 Fresh eats: The Vintage—a New Orleans-based concept that will feature craft coffee, gourmet beignets and cocktails—opened in the Commerce Building downtown today after months...
Downtown library to begin curbside service but opening delayed until June
The long-awaited downtown library will join other branches of the East Baton Rouge Library System by offering curbside pickup service beginning Wednesday—a first, crucial...
Gov. John Bel Edwards, lawmakers at odds over surplus spendingÂ
House legislative leaders clashed today with Gov. John Bel Edwards over how to use Louisiana's $535 million budget surplus, as the state faces new...
Frustrated businesses still pressing for more flexibility on PPP loansÂ
Small businesses hoping for more leeway in using coronavirus loan money were disappointed as the government released instructions for seeking forgiveness for the loans.
Forms...
Technology infrastructure, security concerns challenged by pandemic mitigationÂ
Without a crystal ball, there’s no telling how long the COVID-19 crisis will last. But for at least a little while longer, telecommuting has...
Restart BR exploring microloans, grants for recovery
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s Restart BR group is considering a multitude of recommendations to support economic recovery post-COVID-19, including microgrants and microloans for businesses...
Rocca Pizzeria reopens dining room with new executive chef
Rocca Pizzeria is reopening its doors today with a new executive chef: Pomegranate Hospitality’s Cara Peterson, who has left her role as chef de...
LOGA, LMOGA applaud state senators for opposing coastal zone recovery authorityÂ
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association today released a joint statement applauding Louisiana senators for deferring SB490.Â
The...
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• U.S. layoffs soared in March to a record 11.4 million after state and local governments closed restaurants, bars, movie theaters and other nonessential...
Roundup: Potential flooding / Louisiana Supreme Court / JC Penney Â
Preparedness: With more rain in this weekend's forecast, Ascension Parish is handing out sandbags at several locations for residents to pick up. Sandbags are...
