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Houston firms buy Hammond Aire Plaza shopping center on Airline
A pair of Houston firms have bought the Hammond Aire Plaza on Airline and Old Hammond highways, according to sales documents.
Doing business as Hammond...
Baton Rouge sees nation’s second-biggest drop in 2019 home prices
Over the past year, the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area saw the second-biggest decrease in home prices among the nation’s top 100 MSAs, according...
Roundup: Juul investigation / Black History Month / Consumer confidence
Multistate probe: A coalition of 39 states will look into the marketing and sales of vaping products by Juul Labs, including whether the company...
Report details ‘discriminatory’ auto insurance pricing attempts by Allstate
As Louisiana drivers continue to grapple with high auto insurance premiums, Consumer Reports has put out a lengthy report detailing attempts by one insurance...
Tight labor market means CFOs must adapt to job candidates’ pay negotiations
Finance chiefs are shelling out more than they expected in wages as job candidates press for higher salaries amid a tight labor market.
Fifty-four percent...
Lent-friendly restaurants around Baton Rouge
For many in south Louisiana, Lent is a time of sacrifice—but also, seafood. Meatless Fridays usher in the traditional fried catfish and boiled crawfish...
Bills on daylight saving time, gubernatorial succession filed in Louisiana Legislature
As Louisiana lawmakers prepare to tackle marquee issues like changes to tort law as the March 9 regular legislative session approaches, other bills off...
Reuters: ExxonMobil aims this week to restart unit impacted by fire
Nearly two weeks since a fire erupted in its 502,500-barrel-per-day Baton Rouge refinery, ExxonMobil Corp. plans to restart the large crude distillation unit and...
Don’t forget your ticket for the Business Awards and Hall of Fame gala
Tickets are now available for Business Report’s Business Awards and Hall of Fame, set for Tuesday, March 24.
The gala honors leading professionals and companies...
Roundup: Airport grants / Bead recycling / ‘American Idol’
Funding: Nineteen small Louisiana airports from Minden to Morehouse and Acadiana to Houma have secured federal grants totaling more than $11 million for everything...
Startups look to stand out with sustainable packaging
It’s no longer just about what’s in the package, but the packaging itself.
The Wall Street Journal reports this week that more companies are looking...
Frustration mounts over Louisiana Medicaid contract dispute
Louisiana lawmakers are growing frustrated with an ongoing dispute over $21 billion in state Medicaid contracts, with a crucial decision on the deals expected...
Fresh Junkie brand expands with new podcast, blog and Facebook site
What do you do in your spare time when you already own two health food restaurants, produce more than a dozen road races throughout...
Zoning change sought for S. Acadian property
Beau Box Commercial Real Estate is applying for a rezoning classification for a property at 2070 S. Acadian Thruway owned by Troy Hebert.
The vacant...
Tips to improve the workday, productivity
A new book out this month is offering up nine ways to bring satisfaction back to the workplace and alleviate excess stress.
In a short...
Following the holidays, Mall of Louisiana loses several tenants
After the holiday shopping rush, the Mall of Louisiana has lost several tenants, with more expected to leave within the next few months.
Near the...
State board approves significant change to ITEP rules
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry approved a significant change to the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program that will allow a manufacturer to...
ICYMI: Top stories from ‘Daily Report’ this week
Key news you might have missed:
• The former Macy’s department store at Cortana Mall has sold to a mystery buyer
• John Engquist and Charles...
Roundup: Architect awards / Spanish Town towing / Downtown library
Honors: The American Institute of Architects today announced it has selected Baton Rouge architect Steve Maher, co-founder of Ritter Maher Architects, to be a...
Study: Mixed passions can be a detriment to entrepreneurial teams
Research has shown entrepreneurial passion leads to success. But now, there are new questions about whether the passion equals success equation still applies to...
