CVS Health opens first-of-its-kind community resource center in Baton Rouge

CVS Health announced this morning the launch of a new workforce development and community resource center in Baton Rouge that will eventually be replicated nationwide. The facility, located at 5353 Essen Lane across from Wendy’s,...

​​Here’s the latest on Baton Rouge’s massive Grön Fuels project

In November 2020, it was announced that Grön Fuels, a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy LLC, was planning to build a $9.2 billion renewable fuels facility at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. The massive...

What is BREC’s economic impact?

BREC parks have provided $318 million in economic benefits to East Baton Rouge Parish, according to BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson. Speaking at the Press Club of Baton Rouge’s meeting Monday, Wilson shared the results of...

Here are the latest numbers for BTR’s nonstop flight to DC

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s nonstop service to Washington’s Reagan International Airport is operating at an average 65% capacity as it nears its one-year anniversary, according to BTR Director of Aviation Mike Edwards. The service, which...

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...

’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...

Insider Intelligence

Five tips for effective brand marketing

As a senior regional marketing manager for Hancock Whitney Bank, Courtney Hart knows a thing or two about how to effectively market a brand. In...

From the Publisher: Trailblazing entrepreneurs

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword. By definition, it is designed to create significant improvements or create new value in the market to maintain competitiveness,...

Like sports, business is a competitive game

I love the idea of the customer experience engine. But an engine is not the only useful metaphor for thinking about how to upgrade...

Unleashing your inherent greatness

“It’s easy to find the talent. The key is to find out what’s inside them.” Colorado Rockies senior director of scouting Marc Gustafson told me...

Crisis communications expert Ann Edelman shares strategies for companies on Strictly Business in May

Your company is experiencing a crisis. How do you manage public perception and minimize reputational damage? Longtime crisis communications expert and award-winning campaign strategist Ann...

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...

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