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A new Baton Rouge nonprofit is helping military personnel find post-service employment
For military personnel rejoining civilian life, finding employment can sometimes be a daunting task. A new nonprofit aims to make it easier.
Based in Baton...
This week’s anticipated interest rate cut, explained
After months of speculation, it now seems exceedingly likely that the Federal Reserve will finally cut interest rates at its meeting on Wednesday.
LSU finance...
This Louisiana coffee shop is evolving
CC’s Coffee House is making plans for expansion.
The New Orleans-founded coffee company is transforming its business model to reflect the fast-moving times: drive-thru-only coffee...
Why this New Orleans eyewear company is returning to Baton Rouge
Krewe, a New Orleans-founded luxury eyewear company is opening its new tiny house shop at Perkins Rowe on Monday.
The new mobile house will be...
This Baton Rouge company just purchased its North Sherwood Forest sales facility
Baton Rouge company Stanton’s Appliance recently purchased its North Sherwood Forest Drive facility near South Choctaw Drive.
The company purchased the property through Stanton’s Appliance...
What utility companies are doing to prep for the approaching storm
As Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico and approaches landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a projected hurricane, utility companies...
Mallard Homes just purchased more lots in this development
Mallard Homes of Louisiana LLC has purchased 15 lots in the Woodstock Park subdivision as part of the community’s second filing.
In a deal filed...
This Northshore company is expanding its Baton Rouge operations
A Lacombe company that provides cooling solutions for commercial facilities will expand its presence in Baton Rouge after purchasing property on Airline Highway.
ChillCo Inc....
Homebuilder purchases 40 more lots for its townhome community
Homebuilder Alvarez Construction has closed on 40 lots as part of the second filing for its Dawson Bluff townhome community near The Grove.
Alvarez purchased...
City-parish purchases church property for an upcoming road project
East Baton Rouge City-Parish has purchased the Elevate Church of Baton Rouge campus property and adjacent properties for its MovEBR Sherwood Forest extension road...
The Godfather of Growth: Charles Landry is on a relentless mission to build a...
At precisely 3:44 each morning, Charles Landry rises out of bed to begin his daily ritual of reading five newspapers on his iPad.
Though 70,...
A concern for employee well-being is driving H&E Rentals’ commitment to awareness and resources
Traditionally, U.S. corporate culture has prioritized professionalism and productivity over mental health and work-life balance. Since COVID-19 and the Great Resignation in 2021, the...
Here’s what we know about the planned Inspiration Center project
Construction on the multimillion-dollar Inspiration Center project at Howell Community Park will start next week.
Last week, a $7.2 million new building permit was issued...
Where they stand: The new LSU arena, the repositioning of the River Center and...
Three major projects are poised to transform the entertainment and sports landscape in Baton Rouge. Here’s where they stand.
The new LSU arena
Plans to develop...
Meet the Capital Region 500: Breaux Nader
Breaux Nader
Senior financial adviser, Longbridge Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors
EDUCATION
B.A., Louisiana Tech University
CAUSE I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes makes a powerful...
Here’s how local universities are responding to the AI surge
There’s no avoiding it. AI is everywhere.
As the next generation of professionals graduates, local universities are identifying ways that students can ethically utilize artificial...
Raising Cane’s opens an all-gold restaurant to celebrate its golden birthday
Baton Rouge-founded Raising Cane’s is turning 28 on Wednesday (8-28) and is marking the occasion with the opening in Boston of its 828th restaurant,...
This granite stone company just spent $1.6M to acquire its facility
Ownership of the property that houses granite stone company Diniz Design changed hands this week.
Diniz Design purchased the property through Diniz Design Inc. from...
LED’s Susan Bourgeois wants to change the narrative on Louisiana’s economy
Transforming how people perceive Louisiana’s economy is a top priority for Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois.
Bourgeois on Monday shared changes that are being...
Assured Flooring & Countertops purchased this warehouse building to expand operations
A flooring and countertop business established over two decades ago purchased the former Fabric Warehouse building on Airline Highway to expand its retail presence.
The...
