Economic outlook: BRAC today opened its 2020 economic outlook survey and is inviting the Capital Region business community to complete it. Responses will be compiled in BRAC’s 2020 Economic Outlook, a decision-making tool for the organization and businesses throughout the nine-parish region. The survey will remain open through Friday, Oct. 18.
At the pump: The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has remained at $2.73 a gallon over the past two weeks, according to the Associated Press. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that within the average, prices in more than half of the cities surveyed fell by several cents while prices mostly rose in cities on the West Coast. The price at the pump is 24 cents lower than it was a year ago. The highest average price in the nation is $4.20 a gallon in San Francisco. The lowest average is $2.17 in Baton Rouge.
Nominate: Volunteer Louisiana is seeking nominations for outstanding volunteers and national service members for its Champions of Service Awards. Nominations are open to any person, group, or business who has demonstrated dedication to addressing community challenges and serving others. Nominations can be made online prior to Dec. 13.
