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How Bill Borne built Amedisys into a home health powerhouse
Family and friends of William “Bill” Borne remember him as an eternal optimist, a tenacious businessman who overcame major setbacks, a visionary, and a fun-loving Cajun.
US initial unemployment claims fall as labor market remains strong
Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation.
Next governor must ‘have a record of doing more than just talking,’ Garret Graves...
Graves did not discuss any candidate by name while speaking today to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, but he urged his listeners to consider the contenders carefully and not vote based on name recognition or a good speech.
Amedisys names new president and CEO
Amedisys Inc. has chosen Richard Ashworth as its new president and CEO, effective April 10.
Roundup: Museum mergers / DirecTV suing / Homebuilder confidence
Who manages what? Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser wants to place all of Louisiana’s state-run museums under the same umbrella and create regional entities to...
State launches online resource portal for Louisiana small business owners
The state is launching a digital platform today for entrepreneurs and small business owners called Louisiana Business Hub.
The site, managed by Louisiana Economic Development,...
LABI names Jim Patterson as interim president and CEO
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry this morning named Jim Patterson, vice president of government relations, as interim president and CEO.
Where Louisiana ranks among states for average size of SBA loans
Louisiana ranks No. 4 on the list of states with the highest average Small Business Administration 7(a) loan amounts from 2018 to 2022, reports Forbes Advisor.
LSU to partner with major ports on cybersecurity effort
LSU and six major Louisiana ports, including the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, plan to work together to develop talent
Roundup: Oil prices / Federal EV grants / Wholesale prices
Sinking: Oil extended its slide on Wednesday, falling 4% and hitting its lowest price in more than a year as unease over Credit Suisse...
Job applicants are using AI to tailor their applications, and managers are noticing
Since its launch in November, ChatGPT has been a hot topic at dinner tables and water coolers. Microsoft, Google, Snap and other companies have...
The secret to Window World of Baton Rouge co-founder Jim Roland’s success
Roland, who was this year named to Business Report’s Hall of Fame, is founder and president of Window World of Baton Rouge, which has been the No. 1 franchisee in the Window World system since 2006.
Poll shows these two candidates neck and neck in Louisiana governor’s race
A new poll shows Democrat Shawn Wilson and Republican Jeff Landry neck and neck early in the Louisiana governor's race, USA Today Network reports.
However,...
Retail sales slipped in February following January’s burst of buying
America’s consumers trimmed their spending in February after a buying burst in January, underscoring the volatility of the economic environment.
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Ozempic and Mounjaro …...
The drastic increase in the popularity of both Ozempic and Mounjaro has caused a nationwide shortage of what some call a “miracle drug.” But...
Jim Donelon won’t seek reelection; nine insurers apply for incentive program
Longtime Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, who was tasked with finding solutions to lower property insurance costs that have been plaguing the state, announced today that he will not seek reelection in October.
Roundup: Moody’s banking outlook / EPA proposal / Facebook layoffs
ICYMI: In a harsh blow to an already-reeling sector, Moody’s Investors Service cut its view on the entire banking system to negative from stable....
Whitney Johnson: How to keep growing, even when resources are limited
Some businesses think the answer to the current economic uncertainty is to just press pause. They want a clearer picture of what the future holds before making any major moves or investments.
Planning staff recommending denial of commercial rezoning near Zachary
Planning Department staff are recommending that the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission at its meeting next week deny two proposals regarding some 88 acres off Old Scenic Highway near Zachary.
GLO Resources moving its headquarters after buying building on Perkins
GLO Resources LLC has purchased a three-story building on the corner of Perkins Road and Quail Oak Drive for $2 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
