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Roundup: Metal waste exports / Hiring slows / Mortgage demand
US bans sales: The U.S. will ban exports of certain lithium-ion battery scrap and tungsten waste for one year starting later this month, requiring...
Council on Aging planning new senior activity center in north Baton Rouge
The East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging is planning to transform a former grocery store into a space for seniors as the organization...
Attorney calls for LSU tax collections to be halted over boundary dispute
The LSU Economic Development District had collected at least $876,466 in sales taxes as of May but acknowledges that it is unaware of any...
Meet the leaders, organizations and innovators improving healthcare across the Capital Region
Healthcare in the Capital Region is growing more complex by the year. The population is expanding and aging. Demand is rising for everything from...
From smart-home setup to AI consulting: Five side hustles riding the tech wave
Fast-growing side hustles are increasingly centered around new technologies and changing consumer needs, creating opportunities that can potentially grow into full-time businesses, Inc. reports.
Smart-home...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Small changes to reduce ‘forever chemicals’
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are found in many everyday products, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing, cosmetics and...
Benny’s celebrates 75 years with 75% off exterior washes
Sponsored by Benny's Car Wash
Benny's Car Wash is celebrating its 75th anniversary by launching Wash Wednesdays, kicking off today and continuing every Wednesday throughout...
Roundup: Black Bear hunting lottery / US job openings / P&G buys Thorne
Now open: The Louisiana black bear hunting lottery is open through Aug. 28, with the hunt scheduled for Dec. 5-20 across all Louisiana black...
How Todd Graves has become the hottest host to Hollywood’s A-list
Todd Graves, the Baton Rouge billionaire founder of Raising Cane's, reportedly spent up to $100 million hosting lavish World Cup parties in New York...
From tenant to owner: Bingo Wholesale buys warehouse space for $2M
Bingo Wholesale Inc. has purchased the property housing its operations on Mammoth Avenue near Monterrey Boulevard for $2 million, according to a transaction filed...
A different way to fill the C-suite? Fractional executives are gaining traction in Baton...
Demand for fractional executives is rising across the nation, and Baton Rouge is no exception.
That's according to Ethan Bush, a partner at Thirty Three...
Landry builds on ‘LA DOGE’ initiative with a budget hike for inspector general
Louisiana has more than doubled the budget of the Office of Inspector General, increasing funding from $2.2 million to $5.5 million for the fiscal...
Local wing chain reaches nine locations in 10 years with new Denham Springs restaurant
Baton Rouge-born Empire Wingz is preparing to open its ninth restaurant, this one in Denham Springs. The move extends the wing concept’s rapid expansion...
The Partnership launches search for ‘a leader with real ambition’ for the region
The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership announced Tuesday that it has launched a national search for its next president and CEO.
The organization's current five-year...
Roundup: Walmart settlement / New Port NOLA appointment / McDonald’s new leader
Retail giant to pay: Walmart agreed to pay more than $2.1 million and change its Spark Driver platform in Louisiana after the state alleged...
Sierra Club: Meta is underestimating emissions from its Hyperion data center
The Sierra Club is challenging Louisiana's approval of revised air permits for Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, arguing that the facility should...
‘LaPolitics’: Will increased spending by political parties matter in Louisiana?
The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
The decision in National Republican...
UCB’s Heritage Crossing branch supports the growth of Ascension Parish
Sponsored by United Community Bank
As Ascension Parish continues to grow, United Community Bank (UCB) is growing alongside the customers and businesses it serves. The...
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Standalone drive-through building in Central
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Freestanding, drive-through-equipped, and built in 2018, 8759 Sullivan Road checks boxes most Central listings can’t. The ±2,400 SF former Investar Bank branch...
Congratulations to Level Homes on your Top 100 achievement
Sponsored by JR Construction Solutions
JR Construction Solutions is proud to congratulate longtime client Level Homes on being named to the Business Report Top 100 list. As the only home...
