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Elifin Realty opens New Orleans-area office
Baton Rouge-based commercial real estate brokerage firm Elifin Realty today announced it has opened an office in Metairie.
The office, located on Severn Avenue, will...
Dyke Nelson Architecture continues expansion with Dallas location
Dyke Nelson, an award-winning architect based in Baton Rouge, plans to open a third location of his DNA Workshop firm in Dallas this year.
Remote work saves US employees nearly an hour a day of commute time
Working from home saved American employees nearly an hour of commute time every day—time many put toward their work, a new study suggests.
Roundup: LSU Law symposium / Amazon health care / Orphaned wells
Energy issues: The LSU Journal for Energy Law & Resources will present its annual symposium virtually on Friday, with legal scholars from across the...
LSU president wants action on underage drinking after student fatality
LSU President William Tate is calling for local bars to take responsibility for underage drinking after the death of a student was linked to...
Temp worker layoffs seen as possible warning sign of oncoming recession
Employers are shedding temporary workers at an increasingly fast rate, a sign that broader job losses could be on the horizon, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin: Turnkey multifamily or hospitality opportunity near...
Now for sale, this well-maintained hotel presents a “turnkey” multifamily or hospitality opportunity. Comprising 28 units (11 doubles, 17 singles), the property boasts numerous...
Baton Rouge mass shooting raises fresh questions about unregulated party promoters
The shooting that injured a dozen people at a Bennington Avenue nightclub occurred during an event organized by unregulated party promoters, according to current...
Law office layoffs yet to make their way to Baton Rouge
While larger law firms nationwide are turning to layoffs to deal with the threat of a recession, local law firms say they’re keeping staff and attorneys in place for now.
Baton Rouge casinos post 10% revenue gain in December from November
The combined revenue of Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos was 10% higher in December than in November, according to the latest report from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
EBR seeks master plan to spur development along Florida Boulevard
East Baton Rouge Parish officials are launching a master planning effort to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor.
Onslaught of digital tip requests irks consumers
Across the country, there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping.
Auditor: ‘Ineffective internal audit function’ continues to plague DEQ
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s "ineffective internal audit function" is an ongoing problem that fails to ensure tax dollars are spent as they should be, according to a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.
Roundup: Governor’s race / AG candidate / COVID vaccines
Heating up: Louisiana Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt is hinting at a run to replace term-limited Gov. John Bel Edwards with a video that...
Medical supplier sells warehouse near Greenwell Springs for $4M
A 62,000-square-foot warehouse space on Oak Villa Boulevard sold for $3.96 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.
More than 70,000 Louisianans quit their jobs during November
About 101,000 Louisiana workers left their jobs, either voluntarily or not, in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That represents about 5.2% of...
Global demand fueling new offshore oil boom
The hunt for offshore petroleum is on again, fueled by a surge in global demand for energy, supply disruptions triggered by the war in Ukraine and crude prices that remain above pre-pandemic levels, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Roundup: State of the City / Digital wallets / AI investment
Part two: Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will deliver part two of her State of the City address at the Main Library this evening. Called...
How will state fund future transportation projects as gas tax revenues decline?
Louisiana will need to rethink how it funds transportation and infrastructure projects in the coming years to find a more stable source amid declining...
Companies expect to cut jobs this year amid recession fears
A survey of national economists found that more businesses now expect job reductions at their firms and to spend less on expansions for the...
