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Here’s what consumers think about companies taking a political stance
Fewer consumers want companies to weigh in on current events and social or political topics, according to new research from Gallup and Bently University.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Long term NNN leased investment...
2027 N Harco is a 100% leased investment opportunity. It is occupied by a private equity-backed tenant and there are 7+ years remaining on...
Roundup: Pecue Lane / LSU Law Center / Gauging the Fed
Gas leak: A stretch of Pecue Lane near Interstate 10 was shut down this morning after a reported gas leak. The St. George Fire...
Shopping center in Central changes hands for $2.6M
A shopping center next to the Walmart in Central has been sold to a local broker, according to a deal filed this morning with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
Does Louisiana need a workforce development czar?
The head of the Louisiana Workforce Commission is part of the governor’s cabinet, which means they are appointed by, and report directly to, the state’s chief executive.
Hilton Capitol Center named one of America’s most haunted hotels
Downtown’s Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, which was originally built in 1927, has been named one of the 25 most haunted hotels in America by Historic Hotels of America, a program that is part of the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation.
First look: The inspiration behind Mid City’s new rooftop bar Firehaus
Firehaus, Mid City’s new lounge featuring a rooftop bar, food truck venue and coworking space across Government Street from Electric Depot, held a soft opening last month.
MKS Plastics invests $14M to double size of Tangipahoa production facility
Industrial pail manufacturer MKS Plastics is investing $14 million to double the size of its Tangipahoa Parish production facility.
LSU will incorporate AI into curriculum starting next spring
LSU is adding artificial intelligence classes to its curriculums starting with the upcoming spring 2024 semester.
Aztek Cove developer to hold public meeting today about project
Local entrepreneur Nitin Kamath, the developer behind Aztek Cove, is expected to hold a public meeting this afternoon at the River Center Branch Library to discuss the controversial project and proposed accompanying economic development district.
Metro Council takes up ‘BRAVE Cave,’ $11.2M grant for transit
Outgoing Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul and Mayor Sharon Weston Broome are scheduled Wednesday to give the Metro Council an update on the ongoing “BRAVE Cave” investigation.
Roundup: Jim Henderson / BRAF fellows / Pharmacy challenges
La. Tech: The president of the UL system wants to apply to become the president of Louisiana Tech, but state law and board rules...
Inside Baton Rouge’s new strategy to tackle blight
It took a city-parish crew roughly 40 minutes on an early morning in September to fill a dump truck with mattresses, a rotting couch and other trash collected from behind an abandoned apartment complex off Florida Boulevard.
Ascension Emergency Physicians pens deal with OLOL hospital in Assumption
An Ascension Parish-based emergency service provider is expanding its operations to include an Our Lady of the Lake facility in Napoleonville.
East Baton Rouge sales tax collections slightly up in July
East Baton Rouge city-parish sales tax collections were just slightly ahead of last year’s pace through July, according to the latest report made public today.
Opposition grows over proposed economic development district at Aztek Cove
Councilmen Dwight Hudson and Rowdy Gaudet both say they’ve heard opposition from constituents regarding the creation of an economic development district at the Aztek Cove development.
Entrepreneurship booming following the pandemic
A surge of small businesses could be reshaping America’s economic and entrepreneurial ecosystem, Inc. reports.
Roundup: BRPD chief search / BESE vote / Wall Street
Narrowing list: The list of candidates vying to become Baton Rouge Police Department’s next chief of police was whittled down to 21 viable options...
Finance chiefs are switching from cash-flow to asset-based loans
More companies are borrowing against their assets, including inventory and receivables, as finance chiefs look to bolster liquidity amid financial stress from inflation and high interest rates, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Here’s the latest on Louisiana’s battle over a new Black congressional district
Federal appeals court judges in New Orleans closely questioned voting rights advocates and attorneys for Louisiana Republican officials today on whether Louisiana must follow...
