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Gov.-elect Landry selects a familiar face to head DNR
Just ahead of his inauguration Monday, Gov.-elect Jeff Landry is rounding out his Cabinet. He announced new leaders today at the Department of Natural Resources, the Louisiana Workforce Commission and his office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
US job openings decline but remain high by historical standards
America's employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand for workers remains...
Surge Entertainment opening on Burbank next week
The new Surge Entertainment, located in the former Winn-Dixie on Burbank Drive, is opening its doors for business on Monday, the company announced on social media Tuesday evening.
Roundup: Gov. Edwards’ farewell / US debt / Fed minutes
Last stop: Gov. John Bel Edwards will deliver his farewell address at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in his hometown of Amite. He is expected to...
What factors are driving the surge in entrepreneurship?
Multitudes of entrepreneurs have capitalized on transformations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to launch businesses in the past four years—and not just in...
Company building Louisiana solar panel factory sells $700M in tax credits
A major American solar manufacturer is selling $700 million worth of tax credits the company earned under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, or...
Rouses announces opening date for much-anticipated north Baton Rouge store
Rouses Market will open its north Baton Rouge grocery store next week, at the corner of Florida Boulevard and North Ardenwood Drive.
Lessons in leadership from 24 Capital Region business and community leaders
Political and economic uncertainties. Changing market demands and evolving business models. Intense competition for the best talent. Unprecedented technological transformation. A workforce that spans...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Why make January dry?
In recent years, the concept of “Dry January” has become an increasingly popular campaign in which people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol after the excesses...
Rouzan’s final residential phases taking shape
Infrastructure work has been completed on the eighth and ninth residential phases of Rouzan, says developer Charles Landry, as the traditional neighborhood development off Perkins Road in the Southdowns area continues to take shape.
Roundup: Baton Rouge Mardi Gras / FAFSA update / Streaming services
Festivities ahead: The Baton Rouge area is preparing for another year of Mardi Gras parades and parties. WAFB-TV has put together a calendar of...
What is the current state of entrepreneurship in America?
It was the year of the AI boom and the IPO drought, of still-too-high inflation yet startling economic strength, of return-to-office resolutions and resentment. Entrepreneurship also remained alive and well in 2023.
Here are some new Louisiana laws that might affect you
Many of the laws that take effect Jan. 1 in Louisiana appear unlikely to encroach upon your everyday life at first glance. But closer...
Louisiana is the second best Southern state for construction jobs
Louisiana ranks as the 9th best state for construction jobs in the U.S., outranking all other Southern states except for West Virginia, reports LBM Journal.
New to a leadership role? Here’s how to get moving toward transformation
Brad Ives has a bit of experience in guiding organizations through uncharted waters. Before joining LSU’s Institute for Energy Innovation as director in October,...
How to manage the unmanageable
The thing about disasters is that they aren’t partisan. They don’t care if you live in a red or a blue state. They don’t...
The importance of think time for leaders, and five ways to carve it out
Devin Lemoine was riding an elevator in an office building when a moment of small talk turned into a meaningful insight. “What are you...
How executives can inspire creativity
“If strategy tells us what we are going to say and who we’re going to say it to, creative tells us how we’re going...
5 tips for navigating leadership at a young age
At just 28, Therese Walker is the youngest member of Emergent Method’s leadership team. Since joining the firm in 2018 as a consultant, she...
Thinking of starting your own company? Consider these things
First, consider the season that you’re in. There are some seasons that are better than others, depending upon who you are. If you’re the...
