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Louisiana oil and gas sector expected to shrink this year
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is expected to shrink slightly this year due to a combination of economic and geopolitical factors, experts who follow the sector say
Automakers seeing larger profits even as sales drop
Automakers sold less than 14 million new vehicles in 2022, compared to almost 18 million annually in the years before the pandemic.
McCollister: Baton Rouge must have higher goals in the new year
A new year always provides a fresh start, giving rise to bright hopes and dreams for the next 12 months, writes Business Report founder...
New Walk-On’s CEO plans to add menu options, boost customer experience
Scott Taylor may be the new CEO of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, but he doesn't plan to reinvent the wheel now that he's at the helm.
US hiring stays brisk as employers add 223,000 jobs in December
America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy.
‘LaPolitics’: Will Democratic Party chair run for governor?
A 1,000-sample poll went into the field in Louisiana on Thursday to test, among other things, the name of state Democratic Party Chair Katie Bernhardt for governor.
Quiet hiring seen as the next workplace trend
There is a new workplace phenomenon that bosses and employees should prepare for: quiet hiring, CNBC reports.
Quiet hiring is when an organization acquires new...
Roundup: PRAL / Atlas-SSI acquisition / Mortgage rates
Red Stick Awards: The Public Relations Association of Louisiana – Baton Rouge Chapter is now accepting entries for its annual Red Stick Awards for...
What culinary trends can Baton Rouge expect to see this year?
The dawning of the new year is here, bringing reflection and anticipation in all aspects of life, including what we’ll eat and drink. Each...
Jon Gordon: For successful leaders, grit trumps talent
Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, identifies grit as the No. 1 predictor and factor of success. It’s not talent,...
Insurance dominates new Louisiana laws for 2023
Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims in the...
FTC looks to ban noncompete clauses
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would bar companies from limiting their employees’ ability to leave and work for a rival or start a competing business.
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine founder purchases Sherwood Forest Plaza for $1.8M
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine founder and general manager Frank Presad has purchased the Sherwood Forest Plaza retail center for $1.8 million, according to records...
Thai/Laotian restaurant opens on Jefferson in Baton Rouge
Chai Thai-Lao, serving the cuisine of Thailand and Laos, held a soft opening New Year’s weekend ahead of an official grand opening later this month.
Roundup: Auto sales / State audit / Online shopping
Decade low: Shortages of computer chips and other parts continued to hobble the U.S. auto industry last year, contributing to vehicle sales dropping 8%...
Lee and Associates opening Baton Rouge commercial real estate office
Lee and Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in North America, on Wednesday announced it is opening an office in Baton Rouge.
Who will enter governor’s race now that Sen. Kennedy won’t?
A lukewarm flirtation from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy about a possible run for Louisiana governor turned cold Wednesday when he announced he would forgo...
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level in months
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting a still-robust job market.
JR Ball: It’s time to create an economic growth strategy
The new year is a time for resolutions. Setting the cynical among us aside, January is the place to be for the hope springs...
Mayor Broome forming stormwater advisory committee
East Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is creating a stormwater advisory committee to provide a forum connecting stakeholders with city-parish staff and officials,...
