Baton Rouge, EBR populations continue to decline, new data shows

The population in Baton Rouge has steadily declined over the course of the past three years, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau released its July 1, 2023, population estimates for...

A new Texas-style barbecue restaurant opens in Mid City next month

Offset Smoker BBQ, a new restaurant specializing in central Texas-style barbecue, is set to host a soft opening in Mid City on Saturday, June 1. Co-owners and childhood friends Hue Pham and Thuan Pham traveled...

Mary Bird Perkins will become the first in the nation to use this AI technology

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center on Thursday announced that it has partnered with Gray Oncology Solutions, a Canadian software company that uses AI and data science to enhance and streamline cancer care operations. Through the...

Louisiana’s congressional map for this fall’s elections is set

A congressional map creating Louisiana’s second majority-Black district will be used in this fall’s elections despite being rejected by three federal judges earlier this month on grounds of illegal racial gerrymandering. Acting on emergency appeals...

Ann Edelman: ‘A crisis is a terrible thing to waste’ 

Because crises are unexpected, and often explosive and time sensitive, the most important thing a company can do is to accept handling the crisis, says crisis communications expert Ann Edelman.  “The mindset is ‘a crisis...

Lawmakers remain skeptical over proposed constitutional convention

Lawmakers still have questions about Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed constitutional convention and are skeptical about moving forward, Louisiana Illuminator reports.  Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, says lawmakers have “the same amount of questions” about the...

Who will stand up to Gov. Landry?

I said Gov. Jeff Landry wants to be king. That’s wrong. What’s clear is he’s out to become dictator of our little banana republic,...

’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...

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IN THREE: WORK/LIFE BALANCE When attorney Lana Crump and her husband were raising three children in a household with two working parents, she discovered these...

How to make unhappy customers happy

In business, excellent customer service can sometimes be all that stands between merely surviving and truly thriving. Scott Berg, president of Lee Michaels Fine...

Is your gut instinct keeping you from your next dream?

When I was in college, I went to an information session at the law school. This moment sticks in my mind because I unexpectedly...

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...

Business Report Leadership Academy: Get leadership insights to navigate the future of business

In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to lead effectively through transformation is crucial. The Business Report Leadership Academy, known for shaping rising leaders and...

After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script on Baton Rouge hockey

The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...

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...

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