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East Baton Rouge land sales bounce back after a slow 2024
The Baton Rouge land sector has shown signs of recovery this year, already surpassing the 47 deals recorded in all of 2024, according to...
Blessed with a bumper crop, US soybean farmers struggle to find buyers
American soybean farmers are facing a crisis as they harvest a bumper crop with no clear market for it, following China’s retreat from U.S....
‘Buckle up’: IMF chief says economic uncertainty is here to stay
The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International...
Trump administration may axe funding for Louisiana clean energy projects
A new list of Department of Energy grants considered for termination shows the Trump administration is considering canceling nearly 400 additional clean energy projects,...
How the government shutdown could impact commercial real estate
While real estate watchers tend to focus on the residential market when looking for government shutdown impacts, experts warn that the effect on commercial...
Roundup: Flight delays / Mortgage demand slips / Jobs data
Staffing shortages: Flight delays worsened nationwide Tuesday as the government shutdown entered its seventh day, with staffing shortages hitting air traffic control and airport...
Nexus and Ochsner teaming up for a health-focused tech challenge
Nexus Louisiana has announced its second DevDays innovation competition, with a Nov. 14 challenge focused on health care technology and sports medicine.
The competition, which...
Hyundai is pushing forward with US expansion plans
Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its U.S. manufacturing push even after a turbulent year marked by political whiplash, The Wall Street Journal...
This new partnership offers support for downtown businesses free of charge
LSU’s Small Business Development Center has partnered with the Downtown Development District to launch a new business consulting program for existing and prospective downtown...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Does hormone replacement therapy...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was widely prescribed starting in the 1960s to alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, and mood swings, but...
Companies must focus on both compensation and culture to retain talent
New research finds that companies combining strong compensation and workplace culture deliver the best long-term investment returns, The Wall Street Journal writes.Â
Using data from...
What the rebrand to Prisma means for the former Vivid Ink
Longtime Baton Rouge print and marketing services provider Vivid Ink officially rebranded this week under the Prisma name, following its acquisition by the Phoenix-based...
Commonwealth LNG requests extension from feds on project start date
Regulatory documents show Commonwealth LNG is asking federal regulators for a four-year extension to construct and begin exporting liquefied natural gas from its proposed...
These Baton Rouge nightlife venues are launching an AI-powered safety network
Four Baton Rouge nightlife venues are partnering on what they describe as a first-of-its-kind safety initiative for the city’s club scene—one that leverages AI...
Roundup: Aluminum supply threatened / Tropical Storm Jerry / Gold rush
Automakers scrambling: A fire at a New York aluminum plant has halted production until early 2026, threatening supply chains for Ford and other automakers....
Roundup: Renewable energy / Atlantic Alumina / Investors buying homes
Forecast lowered: The International Energy Agency cut its U.S. renewable energy growth forecast nearly in half, projecting 250 gigawatts of new capacity by 2030....
AI-related purchases help drive up WTO’s 2025 trade growth forecast
The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to...
Waste Pro buys tract on Florida Boulevard to expand operations
Waste Pro, a privately owned waste collection company, has purchased an 18-acre tract along Florida Boulevard as part of its ongoing expansion in Louisiana.
The...
Louisiana federal judge reopens door for expanded offshore oil development
A Louisiana federal judge has ruled that former President Joe Biden exceeded his authority when he permanently withdrew 625 million acres of federal waters...
Work is set to begin on a ‘critical’ industrial roadway in Ascension Parish
Construction is about to begin on a new roadway in Ascension Parish that officials say will help unlock billions of dollars in industrial development.
The...
