GET DAILY REPORT FREE
Roundup: Roof grants / Fake reviews fight / Retail sales
Retrofitting: Louisiana’s roof grant program launched its second application period Monday for homeowners to receive grants of up to $10,000 to replace or retrofit...
Port of South Louisiana delays $330 million deal to buy former Avondale shipyard
The Port of South Louisiana has delayed its proposed purchase of the former Avondale shipyard after facing tough questions last month from Bond Commission members over the terms of the $330 million deal, NOLA.com reports.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Climate controlled office warehouse with...
Now available for sale, 2724 Meeker Dr. features a ±20,873 SF office warehouse previously used as a data center. The property is 100% climate...
Veneeth Iyengar’s next economic development goal: Bridging the digital divide
Baton Rouge native Veneeth Iyengar leads Connect LA, the state broadband office, working to bridge the “digital divide” by 2029, if not sooner.
Catholic Charities buys former Re-Bath building
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has purchased the former Re-Bath showroom on Coursey Boulevard, according to documents filed today with the...
Roundup: US House Speaker / Energy webinar / LinkedIn layoffs
Another Louisiana candidate: U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, will run for U.S. House speaker if Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan can't get elected Tuesday. Johnson,...
How much is a remote job worth?
New research from a Stanford University economist suggests that employees are willing to give up about 8% in annual pay for a job that is partially or fully remote, USA Today reports.
Inside LSU’s on-campus lounge with college-themed drinks
Stationed across from the Parade Grounds on LSU’s campus, The Lounge inside The Club at Union Square is a hidden gem open to the public. It serves LSU-themed drinks, small plates and sandwiches.
CF Industries plans $75 million in upgrades to Donaldsonville facility
CF Industries is investing $75 million into its Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex.
Domestic oil production hits all-time high
After three and a half years of recovering from COVID-era losses, U.S. oil production hit an all-time high this past week.
Here’s what critics are saying about last week’s hydrogen hub announcement
There’s criticism over a lack of transparency by the Department of Energy around the application and selection process.
Roundup: APTIM ranking / Holiday shipping deadlines / Identity theft protection
Top contractors: Baton Rouge-based professional solutions firm APTIM was listed as the top U.S. contractor in the sit assessment and compliance category of Engineering...
Companies are considering stop-loss insurance for high health care costs
Health insurance costs for companies are climbing at the steepest rate in years, and it has executives looking for ways to remain competitive with job seekers while also managing the added expense, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Companies are increasingly using this tool to refinance short-term debt
Businesses short on cash are turning to so-called double-dip loans to refinance short-term debt and improve liquidity amid rising interest rates.
Many companies with floating-rate...
Baton Rouge luxury home market is seeing an increase in cash deals
While sales were initially slow this year in Baton Rouge’s upper-end home market, local broker Quita Cutrer of Burns & Co. says sales are picking up.
Dispute between BRAF affiliate, Chevron subsidiary headed back to court
Baton Rouge-based Wilbur Marvin Foundation and a subsidiary of Chevron are winding down their dispute over almost $11 million the latter argued it was...
Roundup: Jefferson Highway work / Bank profits / Consumer sentiment
Lane closures: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced nightly and weekend lane closures on Jefferson Highway until the end of the...
Zeeland Street cafe by day will transform into an elevated dinner concept at night
Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephanie Phars has made style shifts to her popular Zeeland Street eatery every few years since it opened nearly three decades ago.
Billions of dollars to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells will only make...
An infusion of federal money has helped Louisiana plug nearly 500 abandoned oil and gas wells this year.
BRCC relaunches commercial driver’s license program
Baton Rouge Community College is relaunching its Commercial Driver’s License program later this month as the nation continues to grapple with a truck driver shortage.
