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TRENDS keynote: Commercial real estate is in a transition period
The U.S. commercial real estate market is in a state of transition, with several disrupting factors at play, according to Kevin Fagan, with Moody’s Investors Service.
Louisiana-based LNG supplier signs 20-year deal with Japan’s largest power generator
Venture Global has reached a long-term agreement to sell liquified natural gas from its Calcasieu Parish facility to Japan’s largest power provider.
Roundup: Inflation update / Teacher vacancies / J.S. Clark Golf Course
Still high: A key index of underlying inflation that is closely followed by the Federal Reserve remained elevated last month, keeping the Fed on...
Rivanna Town Homes near Woman’s Hospital moving forward with construction
Construction of the Rivanna Town Homes residential subdivision near Woman's Hospital is set to begin in the next few weeks.
ExxonMobil still ramping up production after higher Q1 profits
ExxonMobil more than doubled its profit during the first quarter, producing more oil to overcome energy prices that have declined during a period of...
Home sellers making less profit across the Capital Region but still faring well
The average profit margin for sellers of single-family houses and condos in the Baton Rouge metro area was down during the first three months of this year, new data shows.
‘LaPolitics’: Q&A with Beth Mizell, the Senate president pro tem
LaPolitics: For the first time in 10 years, the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus held a pre-session retreat. As chairwoman, can you share some of...
Louisiana unemployed workers could see benefits cut in half
Workers in Louisiana who lose their jobs would see half the unemployment benefits currently available if a proposal being considered in the legislature is approved.
Roundup: HBO role / Schools legislation / US mortgage rates
Local actress: Baton Rouge native Amelie Dallimore, 10, is starring in a new HBOMax TV show based on a true story called Love &...
Disruptions ease but CFOs remain focused on building supply chain resiliency
Surging shipping costs, freight logjams and factory disruptions in China over the past few years have laid bare companies’—and their finance chiefs’—need to boost supply chain resilience and adaptability, The Wall Street Journal reports.
What has Jay Ducote been up to since leaving Gov’t Taco?
In the 12 years since Jay Ducote stormed into the south Louisiana food scene, he’s had seemingly boundless energy for new projects.
Professor creates accounting chatbot to improve efficiency and reduce errors
LSU Shreveport computer science professor Keyvan Shahrdar has developed a chatbot tool to help accountants improve efficiency and reduce errors, the university announced this morning.
LSU’s Olivia Dunne becomes ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit model
Olivia Dunne, LSU’s most recognizable gymnast, can now add Sports Illustrated swimsuit model to her growing list of titles.
Net business growth in EBR is up despite fewer additions: here’s why
The number of businesses opening across East Baton Rouge Parish has trended down since 2010, but net business growth is up thanks to fewer businesses closing their doors, according to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber.
Roundup: Is a recession coming? / Jobless claims fall / Roadwork delays
Not yet: The government’s report this morning that the economy grew at a 1.1% annual rate last quarter signaled that one of the most-anticipated...
Louisiana governor candidates pressed on issues at PAR forum
All seven of the candidates for Louisiana governor agree more public money should be invested on early childhood education. Nearly all believe the state...
‘Incident’ at north Louisiana gunpowder facility highlights Pentagon struggles
Nearly two years ago, an errant spark inside a mill in north Louisiana caused an explosion so big it destroyed all the building’s equipment and blew a corrugated fiberglass wall 100 feet.
Media executive urges responsibility, respect amid political polarization
Some of the nation's leading founders, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, didn’t think the new Constitution would last more than two decades, notes Patrick Butler, president and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations.
Louisianans might get to vote this fall on replenishing state pension funds
Legislation moving through the Louisiana House would amend the state constitution to mandate higher payments with surplus funds to address unfunded pension liabilities.
Roundup: Veteran entrepreneurs / Debt ceiling bill / Clean hydrogen production
Boot camp: EBV Accelerate, an entrepreneurship boot camp for military veterans who are current business owners, is being hosted by LSU’s business school next...
