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Why Baton Rouge ranks so high on a list of best-run cities
Baton Rouge ranks No. 18 on a 2023 list of the best-run cities in the U.S., according to an analysis by WalletHub.
Youth soccer tournament expected to pump $20M into Baton Rouge economy
The 2023 U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Championships will take place in Baton Rouge June 23-29,
UL Lafayette receives federal grant to help expand solar energy workforce
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced last week that it is among 12 entities—and the only university—selected for a $13.5 million U.S. Department...
Former Metro Council member launches generator and HVAC business
Former Metro Council member Ryan Heck, along with partners Steven Cheathan and Jason Rallis, launched Resilient Energy Solutions this week, a generator and HVAC equipment rental company.
Roundup: BRAC business accelerator / Lawsuit against Google / Housing starts
Applications open: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today opened applications for its second cohort of the Drive Minority Business Accelerator. The program is designed...
Alford: Legislative players remain on veto watch
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a set of vetoes last week, his first since the regular session was adjourned earlier this month. The executive actions grabbed a few headlines here and there, but they failed to answer the larger questions looming over the state Capitol.
Charitable giving in US drops for only the third time in 40 years
Charitable giving in the U.S. declined in 2022—only the third time in four decades that donations did not increase year over year—according to the...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: 3rd Street property for sale...
Now available for sale or lease, 431 3rd St. presents an opportunity to locate your business in the center of downtown Baton Rouge activity....
LSU appoints chief data officer as part of effort to modernize its research infrastructure
SU President William Tate has named Keena Arbuthnot as the university's first chief data officer.
Roundup: Digital payments / Tropical depression / S&P 500 salaries
Venmo/Paypal: At the urging of State Treasurer John Schroder, the Louisiana Cash Management Review Board will craft a comprehensive plan with implementation deadlines for...
Researchers designing a new drought-resistant rice through a USDA grant
LSU mechanical engineering associate professor Manas Gartia is working with a team of 24 researchers spanning five states to develop a new type of rice that better withstands drought conditions.
US is in the midst of a manufacturing investment supercycle
There is massive new investment taking place in the industrial sector that’s set to shape the economic landscape for years to come, according to Axios.
Reducing drudgery in the quest to retain workers
What is as good as a raise? A break from drudgery, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Buyer reportedly planning to build hotel after purchasing site off Essen Lane
A vacant commercially zoned lot on Summa Avenue near the Red River Bank on Essen Lane was sold for an undisclosed price last week.
Roundup: PGA and LIV Golf / Microsoft cyberattacks / Finance education
Tom Watson: Eight-time major champion Tom Watson is the latest to want answers on the PGA Tour’s new business partnership with Saudi backers of...
Women in leadership positions are dealing with ageism at every age
But with an increasingly diverse and multigenerational workforce, age bias now occurs across the career life cycle—especially for women, according to Harvard Business Review.
Louisiana among 37 states that saw worker productivity drop last year
U.S. worker productivity has dropped significantly, including in key large states, leaving some economists alarmed by the decrease in a measure that could mean trillions of dollars to the economy.
Baton Rouge area adds 3,400 jobs in May
The Baton Rouge metro area gained about 3,400 jobs from April to May and 18,700 jobs compared to the same month last year, according to the latest seasonally adjusted numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Find out where LSU ranks among top schools for sports revenue
LSU ranks among the top schools in the nation when it comes to sports revenue, according to a new report released this week by USA Today.
Roundup: Gasoline prices / Mother’s Lounge downtown / UPS strike
At the pump: Gasoline prices appear likely to be lower this summer driving season after last year’s oil spike caused widespread pain at the...
