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Meet the semifinalists for this year’s High Stakes Pitch
Nine companies have been selected as semifinalists for this year’s Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week's High Stakes Pitch.
The semifinalists include Falaya, Thrivvy, Speedy Eats, XRMedix, Suds Laundry Services, Directed Analytics, SafeStamp Inc, SafePush, and Leroy's...
What to know about Baton Rouge’s new AI chatbot
At its meeting Wednesday, the Metro Council approved the development of a city-parish AI chatbot that will allow residents and visitors to ask questions, find resources and report issues.
According to Eric Romero, director of...
Here’s the latest on three major Baton Rouge Health District projects
A lot is happening at the Baton Rouge Health District, from the development of cutting-edge data sharing capabilities to infrastructure enhancements and beautification.
Business Report recently sat down with Steven Ceulemans, the Health District’s executive...
This Marucci Sports co-founder’s new endeavor is all about backyard experiences
Joe Lawrence, co-founder of Baton Rouge success story Marucci Sports, is now at the helm of a new sporting goods enterprise: SweetSpot.
Lawrence, who stepped away from Marucci Sports after it was sold to Compass...
Baton Rouge executives share their desired superpowers
We've all likely fantasized about superpowers. If we could have one—and only one—enhanced ability that would make us the Marvel-like hero at home or in the office, what would it be? And why would...
What’s next for the new River Center and hotel development?
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome today submitted her proposed plan for next steps in developing a new River Center and complementary headquarters hotel to the Metro Council.
The proposal adheres to the ordinance the council approved...
’LaPolitics’: Gov. Landry is making aggressive tax changes
Gov. Jeff Landry replaced the entire membership of the Louisiana Tax Commission roughly a month ago, on Feb. 23, quietly marking the beginning of...
Rolfe McCollister: CATS represents Baton Rouge’s dysfunction
If you wonder, as you read the new census numbers, why East Baton Rouge Parish is shrinking as a capital city, let’s look at...
Get real-world insights at Business Report’s 2024 Women’s Leadership Symposium
Explore entrepreneurship, professional passions, networking strategies and how to discover your true potential at Business Report's 2024 Women’s Leadership Symposium.
This second annual event will...
Meet the 2024 Influential Women in Business
The founder of a multimillion-dollar early childcare network. A community consultant whose impact spans the Gulf Coast. A top bond attorney whose clients include...
