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Roundup: Netchex acquisition / LSU baseball wager / EV charging
Private equity purchase: Covington-based payroll and human resources company Netchex has been acquired by New York-based private equity firm GrowthCurve Capital, NOLA.com reports. Netchex...
EBR schools superintendent named finalist for Florida post
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Sito Narcisse is one of three finalists in the search for the next superintendent of schools in Broward...
Check out these June networking events you don’t want to miss
June is a busy month in Baton Rouge. From professional networking opportunities to continuing education for your career to celebrating local businesses, there’s something...
Sense of community key in luring young professionals to Baton Rouge
Jeremy Beyt has house shopped in many different cities. His appetite for innovation has often pulled him toward coastal hubs typically seen as exclusive...
Lee Griffin, Baton Rouge business and civic leader, dies
Lee Griffin, a retired Baton Rouge banker and the former president and CEO of the LSU Foundation, has died
Baton Rouge legal sector taking ‘cautious approach’ to AI
Baton Rouge law firms want to dip their toes into the artificial intelligence pool, though many are wary about jumping in.
Roundup: State budget passed / AI legislation / Bull market
ICYMI: During the final 30 minutes of the two-month legislative session, state lawmakers passed a budget plan that includes a $2,000 temporary pay hike...
McCollister: It’s time to get rid of the ‘used-to committee’
There is an unfortunate sentiment frequently uttered by Louisiana residents that enforces the status quo and keeps the state from becoming more competitive, writes...
Softening wage growth providing a break for small businesses owners
The wage pressure that small business owners have been feeling for the past few months may be starting to ease, according to a new...
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Pollster John Couvillon
LaPolitics: What’s too small when it comes to polling? Can you poll just about any sized community?
John M. Couvillon, president of JMC Analytics and...
Workers, bosses remain at odds over merits of remote work
If there’s an overarching truth in the workplace right now, it’s that many workers don’t want to go back to the office, while plenty of bosses say they should.
Seafood restaurant, Old Scenic Highway development on Planning Commission agenda
The Planning Commission later this month will consider a rezoning application for a new seafood restaurant on Siegen Lane as well as a pair of requests involving a proposed development near Zachary.
Roundup: Governor’s remarks / River Road walking paths / Google news
Post-session statements: Gov. John Bel Edwards is holding a news conference about the legislative session roughly 30 minutes after lawmakers adjourn at 6 p.m....
Home health provider Autumn Lake relocating its headquarters to Superior Drive
Autumn Lake LLC is relocating its headquarters to an office on Superior Drive between South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and BREC's Parklawn Park.
Baton Rouge sees another record high for jobs but housing growth lags
The Capital Region recorded 423,900 jobs in April, marking a consecutive record-high for the region, according to the monthly economic indicator report released today...
Supreme Court ruling threatens Louisiana’s congressional map
Today’s surprising U.S. Supreme Court ruling overthrowing Alabama's congressional map because it dilutes Black voting power could also erase Louisiana's congressional boundaries and require the state to add a second majority Black district.
Roundup: TJ Ribs site sale / Mortgage demand / Student loan forgiveness
Done deal: The TJ Ribs location on Siegen Lane was sold for $2.5 million this week to SDP LA Baton Rouge 1 LLC, which...
Local collections firm is using AI to increase its revenue recovery
Baton Rouge collections firm Transfinancial Companies LLC is partnering with an AI provider to streamline its debt collection process and increase revenue recovery as...
Brian Kelly, Nick Saban among big names in DC to discuss pay for student-athletes
Some of the biggest names in college football are meeting with lawmakers this week in Washington, D.C., to encourage a federal solution for athlete...
JR Ball: Louisiana’s definition of insanity
Here’s what we know about elected officials, especially those of the state legislator variety.
