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Father-daughter business team launches distillery in downtown Donaldsonville
Pickle vodka? Greater Baton Rouge’s newest spirits distillery sells boutique vodka, tequila and rum in a variety of interesting flavors from its warehouse-style tasting room and manufacturing facility in downtown Donaldsonville.
Baton Rouge nonprofit launches program to enhance prison-to-workforce pipeline
A Baton Rouge-based nonprofit has received a federal grant to connect soon-to-be-released incarcerated people with potential employers.
Roundup: Banking regulations / Apple passwords / I-12 roadwork
Pushback on proposal: U.S. banks are pushing to soften a major regulatory proposal to hike bank capital requirements, worried it could prove too onerous,...
The US population is older than it has ever been, posing workforce challenges
The median age in the U.S. reached a record high of 38.9 in 2022, according to data released this morning by the Census Bureau.
US initial jobless claims remain elevated
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, potentially another signal that Federal Reserve rate hikes are beginning to cool a surprisingly resilient labor market.
LSU AD Scott Woodward doesn’t want schools to pay student-athletes directly
LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward sees his role at the university differently from what the average fan might.
“I always tell people that I'm more...
Walk-On’s names a new CEO for the second time this year
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has named a new CEO for the second time this year, reports Restaurant Business.
Roundup: MOVEit breach / Sunshine Bridge traffic / FTC sues Amazon
Additional information: Today, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced that additional information has been added to the website nextsteps.la.gov to...
First look: Former Capitol Grocery reopening this week with new name, menu
Now, the neighborhood grocery is set to reopen Saturday, transformed by proprietor Kristen Guarisco and with a new name—Belli.
C-Innovation expands remote survey operations by adding office in Houma
C-Innovation, an affiliate of Cut Off-based marine transportation solutions provider Edison Chouest Offshore, has expanded its remote survey operations with a new office in...
Baton Rouge-area pending home sales fall 66% year over year
Pending home sales in the Baton Rouge metro plummeted 66% from May 2022 to May 2023, according to the latest report from Redfin.
Baton Rouge tech startup I Hate Receipts lands global partnership
Tech startup I Hate Receipts today announced a partnership with global payment acceptance solutions firm Ingenico, further broadening the Baton Rouge company’s reach.
After years of backlogs, the IRS has finally caught up
The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with past years, while getting through on the phone to customer service at the agency is slowly improving, according to a report to Congress released this morning.
Why positive leadership is a competitive advantage
In his new advice column for Business Report, speaker and bestselling author Jon Gordon describes a transformation he saw at Snap, the parent company of social media platform Snapchat.
Legislators regret cutting $100M from proposed health department budget increase
In case you missed it, lawmakers in Louisiana’s GOP-controlled Senate said Tuesday that they regret their hasty passage of the state’s $45 billion budget nearly two weeks ago.
Roundup: TikTok ban / Fed’s inflation fight / Louisiana history
App access: Fueled by concerns of state data falling into the hands of China, Louisiana has enacted a ban on the use of TikTok...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is Ozempic the new...
Ozempic is a miracle drug for treating Type 2 diabetes and has exploded in popularity for its side effect—weight loss. But researchers are now...
Proposed Highland mixed-use community goes before Planning Commission
After being deferred several months, the Planning Commission this afternoon will consider the final development plan for The Village at Magnolia Woods, a proposed mixed-use community off Highland Road.
CounterSpaceBR thriving after opening new location, closing old one
Counterspace Baton Rouge, a from-scratch bakery, has entered new business lines and grown its revenue since opening its current location across from Towne Center on Jefferson Highway a year ago, owner Sarah Joy Hays says.
Roundup: Power outages persist / Airline Highway roadwork / Eviction filings
Heat wave: While Baton Rouge is back online following this weekend’s summer storms, the Southwestern Electric Power Company says that more than 93,000 of...
