Alford: Alliances will be critical in governor’s race
As the 2023 field for governor continues to develop, the announced candidates (there are only a couple) and the maybe-candidates (there are at least...
Microsoft president offers cybersecurity tips for small businesses
If Microsoft president Brad Smith were running a small business, the first thing he says he'd do to assess cybersecurity risk doesn’t cost anything, Inc. reports.
Roundup: PAR webinar / Athlete care / Affirmative action
Insurance crisis: The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana is hosting a webinar about Louisiana’s insurance crisis, on Friday, Nov. 18, at 12:15 p.m....
Port NOLA moving forward on new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish
The Port of New Orleans says progress is being made on the planned $1.5 billion container facility that will be built in St. Bernard...
Easterly sells Baton Rouge’s VA and HRSA buildings
Real estate investment trust Easterly Government Properties Inc. announced the sale of Baton Rouge's Veterans Affairs and Health Resources and Services Administration buildings as part of a 10-property portfolio deal worth $205.3 million.
Hydrogen startup considering Ascension Parish for $7.5B project
Clean Hydrogen Works, a project development company founded in 2021 and focused on energy decarbonization solutions
Allie McAlpin | 39
VP of Marketing Services & Communications, Lamar Advertising Company
Home2 Suites by Hilton on Citiplace Court purchased by Georgia investor
Home2 Suites by Hilton, a 116-room hotel on Citiplace Court, was recently purchased by a Georgia company, according to a recent report from Elifin Realty.
‘Zombie’ foreclosures up, but remain sparse in Capital Region
The number of “zombie” homes—residential properties going through foreclosure that have been abandoned by their owners—has been rising this year, a review of national data shows.
Brad Mire | 38
President, Rotolo’s Pizza; Co-owner, Southfin Southern Poke and Hive Pizza
Otha Curtis ‘Tre’ Nelson III | 26
Director of Economic Development and Community Initiatives, Ochsner Health
Roundup: OLOL partnership / Family services audit / Instagram lockout
Medical records platform: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary today announced a...
Katie Patton Pryor | 38
Executive Director, Baton Rouge Film Commission
Laura Roland | 35
Owner, Fireside Antiques; Owner and Licensed Interior Designer, Laura Roland Interiors
LSU researchers developing artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity tool
LSU cybersecurity researchers are developing a new tool, called HookTracer, to speed up cybercrime investigations using artificial intelligence, according to a recent announcement from the university.
Momentum for harnessing offshore wind energy grows, but much work remains
The various parts and pieces needed to make offshore wind a reality in the Gulf of Mexico have come into sharper focus over the last year.
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