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Lenny Lemoine steps down as CEO of Lemoine after more than 25 years
Lenny Lemoine has stepped down as CEO of Lemoine after more than 25 years in the role. Lemoine, one of Louisiana’s largest privately held...
China’s megafactory build-out redefines tech rivalry with the US
China is rapidly expanding a network of large, highly integrated “megafactories” that focus on advanced manufacturing sectors such as electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, robotics...
Roundup: Domino’s new CEO / Nissan pivots / $17.5B nuclear loan
Pizza chain shake-up: Domino's Pizza has named Joe Jordan as its next CEO, effective Oct. 1, as the company works to revive sales during...
Senate advances bipartisan housing plan in bid to boost supply
A bipartisan housing bill passed by the Senate seeks to improve affordability by tackling both the housing shortage and the growing influence of large...
LaPolitics: State GOP sees little appetite for another redistricting fight
As Republicans in Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas discuss potentially redrawing their legislative maps to give themselves an even stronger partisan advantage, Louisiana lawmakers...
Baton Rouge company steps up to the plate with Chandler Bats acquisition
CoverFour, a Baton Rouge-based sports investment and operating company focused on building high-performance athletic brands, announced Tuesday that it has acquired baseball equipment manufacturer...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Meticulously maintained professional office building for sale
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Most office buildings have a conference room. This one has three, along with 19 private offices, a full kitchen, a dedicated garage,...
Congratulations to Jack Hunt, 2026 Capital Region 500 honoree
Sponsored by Hunt, Guillot & Associates
Congratulations to HGA Principal Jack Hunt on being named to the Capital Region 500, recognizing the region’s top leaders....
Insider loans? Audit raises red flags over Louisiana orphan well program
A private organization entrusted with money intended to protect Louisiana from the cost of abandoned oil and gas wells used funds to make below-market...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
The latest issued permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston parishes.
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Denham Springs holding company Top Holdings...
FDA reconsiders rejected rare-disease gene therapy
The FDA has agreed to reconsider a previously rejected gene therapy for Hunter syndrome developed by Regenxbio, signaling a shift toward greater flexibility in...
Roundup: $26.3B Prime Day / Iranian oil exports / Benny’s in Baker
Spending boom: U.S. shoppers are expected to spend about $26.3 billion during Amazon’s 12th annual Prime Day sale that begins Tuesday. That equates to...
How Nvidia aims to make humanoid robots safe for the workplace
Nvidia is working on new safety and reliability systems aimed at making humanoid robots capable of safely operating in close proximity to people in...
States loosen building and fire codes to cut housing costs, sparking safety debate
States and cities across the U.S. are increasingly loosening building and fire code requirements in an effort to reduce construction costs and expand housing...
The Build EBR board will vote Tuesday on a five-year strategic plan. Here are...
The Build EBR Board of Commissioners is set to vote Tuesday on the redevelopment authority’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a road map for the agency’s...
BREC unveils multimillion-dollar plan to elevate youth sports in Baker
BREC, the city of Baker leadership and other local leaders are advancing plans for a multimillion-dollar sports complex they hope will serve not only...
Roundup: Flip phones are back / LNG facility explosion / Healthcare logistics
Going retro: A revived retro tech brand is launching a $500 flip phone aimed at digital minimalism and reducing smartphone addiction. The device blends...
Why more shippers are turning to rail for long-haul freight transportation
Rising trucking rates and tightening truck capacity are prompting many U.S. shippers to move freight back to rail, particularly for long-haul transportation, The Wall...
China’s rare earth dominance highlights global supply chain vulnerabilities
China’s dominance in rare earth processing and magnet manufacturing has given it significant influence over global supply chains for products ranging from electric vehicles...
Keith Chappell: Driving financial strategy at The Celtic Group
Sponsored by The Celtic Group
The Celtic Group is fortunate to have Keith Chappell as CFO and Senior Vice President. Keith is one of the...
