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Livingston Parish moves forward with carbon capture moratorium
Livingston Parish Council members approved a 12-month moratorium on injection wells and disposal wells used for carbon capture at their meeting Thursday.
Retail sales flat in September across nation as inflation takes a bite
The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food chipped away at money available for other things
Ways to build a healthier, faster-thinking brain
Though research shows luck plays a surprisingly important role, ask people which factor contributes the most to career success and many will point to...
Roundup: Kroger’s bid / ACT scores / EPA grants
Grocery combo: Two of the nation's largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal they say would help them better compete with Walmart,...
Parker Host opens Avondale Global Gateway
Parker Host announced last week that it had transformed the former Avondale Shipyards into the Avondale Global Gateway, a global logistics hub for intermodal...
Commercial real estate sales volume hits $952M, an eight-year high
This year to date has seen a volume of $952.7 million in commercial real estate sales completed through September
Roundup: Arts Council grants / Kroger and Albertsons / Netflix with ads
Deadline extension: The deadline to apply for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity Award has been extended...
As Belle of Baton Rouge prepares upgrades, adjacent buildings go on the market for...
Two buildings that have been part of the Belle of Baton Rouge’s operations, and Catfish Town before that, are on sale as a pair for $5 million.
Hilton turns tunnel made famous by Huey Long into upscale entertainment space
Guests who wander beyond the neon sign that reads “The Tunnel” and into the basement at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center now find themselves face-to-face
ITEP analysis concludes reforms boosted Louisiana business climate
A new analysis found that reforms to Louisiana’s popular industrial tax subsidy appear to have strengthened the state’s business climate.
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Louisiana’s homeowner insurance crisis
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, but Louisiana homeowners will also suffer the storm’s impact through higher insurance costs and shrinking availability from an industry fleeing coastal regions throughout the country
Low water levels on Mississippi River pose another economic threat
The U.S. supply chain might be on the receiving end of a 1-2 punch that could crater an economy veering toward a possible recession.
Developer leasing 53 acres at BTR’s Aviation Business Park
Baton Rouge Metro Airport has announced that air cargo, freight and logistics developer Burrell Aviation LLC plans to lease 53 acres of runway-accessible land at its Aviation Business Park.
Roundup: b1BANK public offering / Varsity Sports / September inflation
Common stock: Business First Bancshares, parent company of b1BANK, announced today an underwritten public offering of 2,500,000 million shares of its common stock at...
BRAC: Capital Region adds 5,200 jobs in August
Baton Rouge added 5,200 jobs in August, and jobs are up 10,000 year over year for the Capital Region. However, government hiring drove 70%...
US unemployment claims rose last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remains historically low even as the U.S. economy
Louisiana petrochemical sector betting big on carbon capture
For decades, mounting concerns about climate change and the growing scientific consensus that carbon dioxide emissions contribute to a warming planet were seen as existential threats to Louisiana industry
Auto dealerships are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks
Over the past year, 15% of auto dealerships have experienced a cybersecurity incident. Count among those Baton Rouge’s Team Automotive Group.
Helping employees figure out their long term goals
It’s not always possible to help the people we supervise identify and work toward their career goals.
PAR report: State’s rainy day account growing
Louisiana is rebuilding its state savings account for tough times, after repeatedly taking out money to patch budget gaps during years of financial difficulties...
