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Small businesses are rated more trustworthy than even churches
Among all U.S. institutions—including the military, religious organizations, K-12 schools, and colleges— Americans have the most positive view of small businesses, and the vote...
Where is Nexus Louisiana in selecting a new leader?
A year and a half after its previous CEO stepped down, Nexus Louisiana has started the process to find a new leader.
Carnival in the capital: How Mardi Gras is a moneymaker for Baton Rouge
Business Report’s latest cover package takes a deep dive into Carnival in the capital, chronicling its history, krewes and impact on the city.
Roundup: Sports streaming / IRS collections / Flip phones
Gameday hub: ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include...
LSU is on this list of top online colleges
LSU has been named one of the top 50 universities in the country for its online degree programs by college ranking and reviews site College Consensus.
Biden’s natural gas export pause continues to face debate
Members of a U.S. House panel on climate and energy issues split along party lines Tuesday about the Biden administration’s recent move to pause...
Entrepreneurs are asking Congress to redefine what it calls a small business
What size of operation is considered a small business by the government? The definition varies depending on the program and industry, but a group...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Blood pressure … how...
For most adults, anything lower than 90/60 mm Hg is considered low blood pressure. Symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision or even fainting, as your...
See how Baton Rouge ranks on list of best-performing large cities
Nine years after ranking among the best-performing large cities in the U.S., according to the Milken Institute, the Baton Rouge metro now ranks 155th out of 200 on the latest such list.
Roundup: YP Summit / Chase branch openings / College degree trends
Speakers wanted: The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Forum 225 announced Tuesday they are accepting speaker proposals for the third annual Young Professionals Summit...
Are Louisiana teachers being honest in exit surveys?
A panel of Louisiana educators expressed concerns Friday over the accuracy of answers teachers provide on exit surveys when they leave their jobs.
Why employers are reluctant to match student loan payments
Employers are hesitant to offer workers a new perk that would help many of them pay down student loans while saving for retirement, despite a law that makes it easier for companies to do so, USA Today reports.
Baton Rouge African American Museum adding to interactive experience
The Baton Rouge African American Museum moved from its longtime location in a former shotgun house on South Boulevard to a new nearly 8,000-square-foot...
Redevelopment opportunity sites for Florida Corridor Master Plan chosen
The team working on the master plan to boost economic development along the Florida Boulevard corridor has selected the areas most ripe for redevelopment and investment.
Roundup: Jukebox in Vegas / Basketball union / Crowdfunding campaigns
Super Bowl: Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band is in Las Vegas this week to take part in a pre-Super Bowl performance with gospel...
Louisiana Housing Corporation working to create a new nonprofit arm
The Louisiana Housing Corporation is looking to launch a nonprofit arm to provide housing to people in need across the state, WAFB-TV reports.
“There is...
Is the worst over for the credit crunch?
Banks have once again reported tighter lending standards and weaker demand for business loans, according to the fourth quarter Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey...
LSU promised paid family leave to all employees, but not everyone is getting it
LSU leaders said they would provide paid family leave for all employees starting Jan. 1, but some employees who have requested it have been told the policy hasn’t been approved.
‘LaPolitics’: Signs point to a smaller state government footprint under Landry
As his administration was working on the next big budget proposal last month, Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order directing department heads to...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Corner commercial building on Florida...
This standalone, ±6,800sqft office building on a highly visible corner along Florida Blvd sees over 40,000 vehicles daily. Situated on a ±0.92-acre lot, it...
