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BRAC names Ann Trappey interim CEO as national search begins
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s board has selected Ann Trappey, a local business leader and former board chair, to be the organization’s interim president and CEO.
Roundup: Kroger merger / Oil prices / Microsoft deal
Potential roadblock: California may sue to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, which would merge two of the country's largest grocery chains,...
Warehouses are turning to gig workers as they compete for labor
Logistics companies competing for workers are offering more flexibility in areas such as scheduling and choices on shifts as they vie for labor with...
Biden administration will spend $7B to build hydrogen power hubs
The Biden administration is directing $7 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to build seven regional hydrogen power hubs in 16 states, the White House announced this morning.
‘LaPolitics’: Americans for Prosperity’s new state director talks policy and politics
LaPolitics: What is Americans for Prosperity hoping to hear from candidates this election cycle? Are there any key issues?
Highland mixed-use community, ramen shop going before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission on Monday afternoon is set to consider revised plans for Benton at Magnolia Woods as well as a request to rezone...
Roundup: Small business workshops / Mortgage rates / Boycott rules
Vendor registration: The city-parish’s Office of Supplier Diversity is hosting workshops at the downtown library branch next week to help small business owners apply...
What LSU tailgaters have to say about recent changes on campus
If you ask veteran tailgaters like John Richardson, much has changed over the years in the world of LSU football’s favorite pastime.
Downtown bar owner facing eviction from two locations
The owner of the downtown Baton Rouge building that hosts Happy’s Irish Pub has filed to evict the bar, the second such action against the same bar owner in as many weeks, public records show.
NFIB pushing back against new small business reporting requirements
The National Federation of Independent Business last month sent a letter to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee expressing disappointment that the committee did...
Air Products announces fund to benefit Lake Maurepas communities
Air Products will invest $1 million annually in communities bordering Lake Maurepas as part of the Lake Maurepas Community Fund, the company announced today.
Aztek Cove has changed its plans. Will the project still happen?
The developers of the controversial Aztek Cove development say the project is still moving forward after they withdrew a request to establish an economic development district on the property.
Jon Gordon: Living with integrity leads to success
Spend just a few minutes on social media and you will see a lie that is pervasive in our society. The lie says that...
Lawsuits challenging diversity efforts could hit funding for small businesses
Activists looking to roll back diversity programs are suing several big companies―including Comcast, Progressive and Starbucks―as well as the government. But many of their...
Roundup: Inflation easing / Jobless claims / Social Security COLA
Slowing down: Measures of U.S. inflation in September showed that the pace of price increases is still grinding lower, though at a slow and...
Baton Rouge adds 4,300 jobs in August, with government hiring boost
With 4,300 new jobs in August, the Baton Rouge area ranked first among peer metros for year-over-year job growth, according to the latest economic indicator report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
New commercial development in the works on Choctaw
A Gonzales developer hopes to bring new restaurants and residential spaces to Choctaw Drive.
2023 Employment Law Forum, sponsored by Kean Miller LLP
Kean Miller will host its annual Employment Law Forum on October 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in The Lawton Room at Tiger...
Baton Rouge veterinary hospital, office property change hands
A couple of $1 million-plus deals were filed this week changing ownership of commercial properties on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge.
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As climate risks mount, insurance safety net is breaking down
To handle the risk of massive payouts, insurance companies sell policies across different markets—reasoning that a hurricane probably won’t hit Louisiana the same month...
