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Why reshoring is no easy solution to US supply chain disruptions
Reshoring is gaining traction as companies rethink supply chains amid geopolitical risk and disruption, but experts caution it’s not a quick fix, Fast Company...
Loren Scott: How the war in Iran could impact Louisiana’s energy economy
As the war in Iran rattles global energy markets, local economist Loren Scott says the conflict could deliver unexpected upside for Louisiana’s economy.
“For an...
East Baton Rouge Parish leaders look to align on legislative priorities
Mayor-President Sid Edwards is working to align East Baton Rouge Parish leaders with the parish’s legislative delegation and Metro Council members to coordinate the...
What to expect from today’s Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve is all but certain to hold interest rates steady at its latest meeting, as policymakers grapple with stubborn inflation, geopolitical tensions...
How one Baton Rouge political consultant is using AI to gain an edge
As artificial intelligence tools proliferate across industries, Baton Rouge political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the technology is giving her firm a meaningful competitive advantage.
Wray,...
Roundup: Amazon / Wholesale prices / Foreign threat response
Cutting USPS use: Amazon plans to slash its use of the U.S. Postal Service by at least two-thirds as its delivery contract expires, potentially...
US airline executives say they’re optimistic despite rising jet fuel costs
Major U.S. airlines say they are not expecting a significant dent in quarterly profits despite soaring jet fuel costs tied to the war in...
Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: The late night habit that could...
Sponsored by Baton Rouge General
Being a night owl may affect more than your morning routine. A large study of more than 320,000 adults found...
Nexus restructures its board as part of a rebranding effort
Nexus Louisiana has unveiled a newly structured, industry-led board of directors and expanded leadership team, marking a significant step in the organization's ongoing evolution...
When adoption leads, AI succeeds
For most executives, the hardest part of AI adoption isn’t choosing the right tools—it’s preparing the organization to use them well. As Business Report...
Roundup: Pending home sales / Auto exports / School funding
February rise: Pending home sales in the U.S. rose in February for the first time in three months, as lower mortgage rates and slower...
City-parish says its retiree health plan shift is saving $15M annually
Last year, the city-parish announced a plan to shift retirees from its traditional employer-sponsored health plan to a Medicare Advantage plan. Doing so, officials...
The inflation fight just got harder for the Fed
Federal Reserve officials are once again grappling with fresh disruptions that threaten to derail progress on inflation, now in its fifth year above the...
From boutiques to Botox: Services reshape US retail space
When shoppers leave the house, they’re more likely to go to a Botox appointment or boxing class than a traditional retail shop, The Wall...
Roundup: Southern University / Community Coffee / Rental incentives
Nursing school honored: Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the best nursing school in the U.S. for a second consecutive year by...
National Water Infrastructure joins national water utility trade group. Why that matters
National Water Infrastructure, one of the largest privately owned sewer utilities in the Capital Region, has joined the National Association of Water Companies.
The move...
Legislative committees set to discuss key workforce bills this week
Lawmakers are discussing a series of workforce-focused bills this week as Louisiana leaders seek ways to connect available workers with high-demand jobs.
In his opening...
SEC weighs ending quarterly earnings requirement
The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal that could significantly reshape how U.S. public companies report earnings, potentially making quarterly disclosures optional...
‘LaPolitics’: Lawmakers preparing for heated debates over judiciary
While Louisiana judges wield tremendous political influence, they are often sheltered from political backlash.
That doesn't appear to be the case this year, after Gov....
ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Shovel-ready corner site on Hwy. 44
Sponsored by ELIFIN
Now for sale, Tract X-C-2 Hwy. 44 offers ±2.63 acres of shovel-ready land with frontage along S. Burnside Avenue (LA 44) and...
