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South Louisiana turnarounds could max out labor as capital projects ramp up
A significant uptick in maintenance turnarounds is most definitely on the way, beginning this spring and then followed by a much larger splash in...
Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation today by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.
Get to know 2023 Influential Women in Business honoree Anita Byrne
For Anita Byrne, it’s not just about doing the work; it’s how the work’s ripple effects make life better for others.
KOK Wings & Things expands to Baton Rouge
Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things will open its first restaurant in the Capital Region—in the Electric Depot on Government Street—this weekend.
Roundup: April hiring / Shrinking parish populations / Bank testimonies
Unexpected surge: Hiring at private companies unexpectedly swelled in April, countering expectations for a cooling job market ahead, payroll processing firm ADP reported this...
What does the state do with all the hemp products it mistakenly legalized?
A possible solution for what to do with the hundreds of hemp products that Louisiana mistakenly legalized for recreational use last year cleared an early hurdle Tuesday in a state Senate committee.
Baton Rouge airport expects travel this year to meet or exceed pre-COVID numbers
Travel at the airport is up 19.11% year over year through March, Caldwell told Daily Report this morning. In 2022, BTR saw roughly 18% more passengers than in 2021.
Ruth’s Chris parent company merging with operator of Olive Garden restaurants
The company behind Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Darden Restaurants
Fed expected to raise key interest rate despite banking turmoil
Poised to raise interest rates today for a 10th time, Federal Reserve officials are facing two competing economic trends that could make their future...
Meet 9 women leaders who are making a difference in the Capital Region
The nine members of Business Report’s 2023 class of Influential Women in Business balance high-pressure careers on a national stage with family responsibilities while also serving on local boards and volunteering for area nonprofits.
Rouses eyes fall opening date for north Baton Rouge store
Rouses Market is looking at a Nov. 1 opening date for its new north Baton Rouge grocery store, at the corner of Florida Boulevard and North Ardenwood Drive.
Roundup: Lawmaker pay / Home prices / AI job replacement
Salary increase: Louisiana lawmakers took the first step in giving themselves a pay raise Tuesday, advancing a bill that would more than double the...
Pricing shifts at Indeed frustrate small business owners
The largest job search site has run afoul of the small business community, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Baton Rouge waiting for possible impact from Hollywood writers strike
Late-night TV shows including The Tonight Show and The Daily Show will begin airing reruns Tuesday as unionized screenwriters soured by diminished pay in...
Legislation tightening regulations on carbon capture projects moving forward
Legislation to tighten regulations for carbon capture projects is moving through the Louisiana House following strong opposition to those projects in some communities.
Parishes could see larger oil and gas revenues if voters approve
Lawmakers advanced two proposed constitutional amendments Monday that would give parish governments a larger share of oil and gas tax revenues.
Roundup: US job openings / Film tax credit / Teens and jobs
Falling vacancies: U.S. job openings fell in March to the lowest level in nearly two years, a sign that the American labor market is...
TEDxBatonRouge plans inaugural event for September
TEDxBatonRouge today announced it will hold an inaugural event Sept. 14 at the Manship Theatre.
REV data center arm Venyu acquired by Dallas company
Baton Rouge-based REV has sold its data center infrastructure and cloud services arm, Venyu, to Dallas-based cybersecurity services provider DartPoints.
Alford: State spending cap debate evolving
Should the state of Louisiana spend more money than what’s allowed under its constitution for the current fiscal year and the next?
