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225GIVES raised $1.28M, but why was the total down this year?
More than 4,500 donors pledged $1.28 million through 225GIVES, an annual fundraising event for Capital Region nonprofits that culminated in a 24-hour giving event May 4, the Capital Area United Way announced today.
Oil production in the Gulf is cleaner than elsewhere, report shows
Oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is cleaner than in other parts of the world, producing up to 46% less greenhouse gas emissions than the global average
Roundup: State internet outage / Workplace drug tests / AM radio
Services halted: The internet has been down for several hours at multiple state offices today, causing problems for the Office of Motor Vehicles and...
Louisiana workers are still leaving their jobs in droves
More than 200,000 Louisiana workers quit their jobs in the first quarter of 2023, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows, which...
Louisiana House leaders steer millions in pet projects to their home parishes
Approximately 30% of state funding earmarked for legislators’ 197 personal pet projects in the House-approved budget plan goes to just three of the state’s 64 parishes.
Juicy Seafood plans expansion with Siegen Lane location
Indianapolis-based Juicy Seafood is planning to open a second location in Baton Rouge, on Siegen Lane next to TJ Ribs.
Penske Truck Leasing purchases 18 acres off Pecue Lane for rental facility
Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP purchased just under 18 acres off of Pecue Lane for $6 million.
Roundup: Broome endorsement / Titanic wreckage / TreadBR rebrand
Shawn Wilson: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shawn Wilson. Broome’s endorsement follows those of fellow Democrats Gov. John Bel Edwards,...
Baton Rouge hospitals embracing new solutions to fill nursing positions
The lack of qualified nurses in the health care industry didn’t start in 2020, but the pandemic certainly didn’t help by straining an already shorthanded and overburdened workforce.
Louisiana’s $50B coastal plan heads toward approval
Louisiana’s most recent plan to restore and protect its coast—at a cost of $50 billion—advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits as labor market remains strong
Fewer Americans filed unemployment claims last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher interest rates were finally cooling the labor market.
CSRS’ Tim Barfield to business leaders: Keep learning and improving
So says Tim Barfield, president and principal at CSRS, who sat down with Business Report’s JR Ball for an episode of the Strictly Business webcast to share what he’s learned about management and leadership over the years.
LNG lobbyists ghost wrote Louisiana officials’ letters supporting gas storage project
In an effort to gain federal approval for a natural gas storage project in south Louisiana, Sempra LNG lobbyists crafted letters for Louisiana elected officials to send to federal regulators in support of the project.
Roundup: Chef’s Fried Chicken / Homeowner assistance / Mental health care
Closing: Chef’s Fried Chicken in Donaldsonville is closing May 28 after five decades in business, according to a Facebook post. The owners are planning...
Young workers want their employers to show more concern for the environment
Gen-Z and millennials are closely following the progress made on workplace issues, but they want more—specifically when it comes to climate action, Inc. reports.
Austin company brings group ride sharing option to Baton Rouge
A new ride sharing company for larger groups of people quietly rolled into Baton Rouge earlier this year, with 15-passenger vans that riders can book in advance or on-demand via an app.
Keystone Engineering opening a second office in Baton Rouge
Keystone Engineering Inc. is opening a second location in the Capital City, says David Faucheaux, Baton Rouge general manager.
Long Farm Village developer planning to add another 37 lots
Developer Russell Mosely is planning to add more residential housing at Long Farm Village.
Roundup: Hurricane names / Ford truck recall / Wells Fargo settlement
2023 season: Will Arlene, Gert or Whitney be brewing in our future? They are among the storm names you could hear when the six-month-long...
Jon Gordon: Thoughts on building a great company culture
Leadership expert and author Jon Gordon shared some of his thoughts on building company culture in the latest edition of Business Report.
