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Baton Rouge Zydeco draw solid crowds in first few games
While the Baton Rouge Zydeco―the city’s new professional hockey team―is off to a slow start record-wise, dropping the first four games, early attendance is ahead of the pace needed to make the team a business success.
Roundup: I-55 repairs / Robocalls / ‘Big Brother’
Crash’s aftermath: Crews took the latest steps in repairing the Interstate 55 bridge today following the major chain reaction crash that killed seven people...
Where to order premade Thanksgiving dishes in Baton Rouge
Is turkey the real star of Thanksgiving dinner? Sure, some loyalists wait all year for the perfect bird. But, to some, a mountain of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and classic stuffing make the meal.
How to get better at thinking strategically
A common piece of developmental feedback for employees and managers alike is the need to move from tactical to strategic thinking. But what does that look like?
Former Louisiana House speaker tapped as Landry’s budget chief
Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has named former House Speaker Taylor Barras to be his chief budget architect.
Women are on the rise in America’s highest-paying occupations
The playing field has begun to even out for women in the 10 highest paying occupations in America, a new Pew Research Center study finds.
Matherne family sells lot along Siegen Lane
The Matherne family has sold another lot along Siegen Lane, near Ward Creek.
After months of climbing, mortgage rates see first drop in over a year
Mortgage rates saw the biggest one-week drop in over a year last week, causing the first increase in mortgage demand in a month, CNBC reports.
Roundup: Sales and marketing awards / Hottest year / AI labeling
Nominations open: Sales and Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards. The...
Why companies aren’t exactly thrilled with the change in turnover
After years of employees leaving their jobs in droves, turnover has sharply declined in 2023, throwing managers and executives for a loop, Inc. reports.
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Meet the ‘Business Report’ Forty Under 40 class of 2023
This is the next generation of Baton Rouge leaders, and these honorees are driving transformation in business and the community.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: New heart condition identified—are...
—A new advisory from heart health experts looks at the strong connection and overlapping effects of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and...
Leigh Adams | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Most Cooperative Realtor, through the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors
RE/MAX, Chairman's Club
Consistently ranks in the top 1% of Realtors...
Sinella Aghasi | 31
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Established and led innovative community programs for more than 5,000 Capital Region students to date at Kids’ Orchestra
Received a doctoral degree...
Julie Gerdes Becnel | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Starting Little Rouge Hen, which helps leaders develop marketing and communications strategies while identifying and cultivating talent
Leading the marketing team for...
Jason Broha | 38
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
One of the youngest executives at Turner Industries
Significantly expanded the marketing department, both in terms of personnel and responsibilities
Graduate of...
Stokka Brown | 37
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Becoming a partial owner of CSRS
Developing a team of quality stormwater engineers and providing flood risk identification and reduction measures throughout...
David Cavell | 34
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Served as district director for U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, helping thousands of Capital Region constituents, businesses and local governments resolve their issues...
Joe Cefalu | 36
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Making partner
• Receiving multiple awards and honors as recognition for legal practice and involvement with the local bar association, including the Baton...
Will Chadwick | 32
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
In 2023, Elifin Realty was named Business Report's 2023 Company of the Year
Partnering with developments like Perkins Rowe, Highland Park Marketplace,...
