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How large companies can help small businesses following a disaster

Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused extensive damage, threatening lives, homes, and the livelihoods of small business owners, according to the Harvard Business Review.  Micro,...

What to expect from the final jobs report before the election

Four days before Election Day, the government will issue its final snapshot of hiring and unemployment in the U.S. after a presidential race in...

See who’s joining the ownership of this notable Baton Rouge insurance firm

Privately owned insurance firm Perkins-McKenzie recently announced the expansion of its ownership group with the additions of Todd Waguespack and Peyton Farr. Farr and Waguespack...

Here’s what SafeBR says about unifying BRPD, EBRSO

As expected, a long-awaited safety assessment from SafeBR provides analysis on the potential of merging the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton...

Roundup: Energy Forum / Lifeline / Greener ports

The future of energy: Tulane University will host the inaugural Tulane Future of Energy Forum from Nov. 13-15. The free event will bring together...

How can businesses better support Gen Z workers?

Gen Z is joining the workforce, but some of these young workers aren’t exactly having a great experience—and that could be a major issue...

Homebuilder sells lots in local subdivisions for $1.49M

A Delaware-registered company purchased seven lots across three subdivisions, including two in Denham Springs. CF KL Assets 2019-3 LLC purchased lots in the Oak Villas,...

Baton Rouge casino property owner reports record Q3 results

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc., a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust that owns the property of all three of Baton Rouge’s casinos, reported record...

What tumbling US job openings indicate about the market

U.S. job openings fell last month to their lowest level since January 2021, a sign that the labor market is losing some momentum. Still,...

Despite federal challenges, Louisiana companies are focused on offshore oil

A complex set of variables is driving a resurgence in the Gulf of Mexico, reports 10/12 Industry Report in its latest issue. Despite a federal...

Port labor talks might hinge on presidential election results

The International Longshoremen’s Association and employers at a swath of U.S. ports have agreed to begin working toward a new six-year labor agreement next...

Scammers are offering fake jobs. Here’s how to protect yourself

Between finding openings, sending out your résumé and interviewing, looking for a job is tough. Now a growing trend of scammers impersonating recruiters is...

Roundup: Direct air capture / LOSFA / LSU-Bama kickoff time

Investment: Direct air capture technology developer Climeworks on Monday announced its plans to build a facility in Calcasieu Parish as part of the Project...

See who will keynote this year’s BizTech Challenge

Nexus Louisiana announced that entrepreneur and restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes will be the keynote speaker for next month's 9th annual BizTech Challenge in New...

Gov. Landry officially calls for special session on tax reform

Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday officially called for the Louisiana Legislature to convene for a special session on tax reform. The special session will begin...

Does Baton Rouge need a city-parish manager?

On Nov. 5, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide the fate of a set of sweeping changes to the city-parish’s Plan of Government. Among...

The real reason it’s tough to buy a home right now

The biggest challenge for homebuyers in today’s housing market is the housing shortage, according to CNBC. The median sales price of U.S. homes was $412,300...

What economists are forecasting through Q1 2025 

Economists are nudging quarterly U.S. economic projections up through early next year as optimism grows for consumer demand and limited inflation, Bloomberg reports.  The latest...

Roundup: Spirit Airlines / Nvidia / Gas prices

Financial struggles: Spirit Airlines is cutting jobs and selling some jets worth millions as the budget carrier aims to cut costs amid looming financial...

Why BRAC revived its dinner series this year

This October, BRAC launched BTR Dinner―a revitalized version of Around the Table, a dinner series that promotes community and connection among Baton Rouge business...