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Issue: July 01, 2008

Is this the most powerful person at LSU?

Is this the most powerful person at LSU?

As general counsel of the LSU System, Ray Lamonica works as vigorously to protect its interests as he once did pursuing crooked bank executives and public servants.


Facing the pay raise dilemma

Facing the pay raise dilemma

The greed and a lack of respect for voters exhibited by legislators put Gov. Bobby Jindal in the middle of a dilemma. And it won't end with his veto of a pay raise. Plus: qualifying starts in a week and a number of attractive young candidates are stepping up.


The United Way challenge

The United Way challenge

The Capital Area chapter enters what could be its most crucial time in history without a CEO and with payments to member agencies on the decline.


Who’s paying the rent?

Who’s paying the rent?

The Capital Region apartment market is becoming more competitive, especially at the high-end level.

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A piece of the pie

A piece of the pie

Any way you slice it, local restaurateurs are facing increased competition from national chains locating in the Capital Region.


You do the math

You do the math

As homeowner and developer loans come under increased scrutiny, banks are turning to commercial lending to offset the slowdown.


Independence Day

Independence Day

Last summer, Cox Communications Technical Support Supervisor Lea Plummer had an idea: create an incentive for the cable provider’s technical staff to work from home.


They will rock you

They will rock you

Lawyer-rockers cite the fun and therapeutic benefits of kicking out the jams.


Earnest money

Earnest money

Since adopting a rule of professional conduct on the handling of retainer fees, Louisiana sees a decrease in problem cases.


Fueling smart growth

Fueling smart growth

The biggest problem with sprawl? It will drive you nuts. Can rising gas prices and energy costs stop unplanned growth?


Give poor devils their due

Give poor devils their due

The nuclear blast of the legislative pay raise has vaporized all of the session's accomplishments, including raising ethics standards, slashing business and personal taxes, ramping up highway construction, raising teacher pay and balancing the budget with a nearly $1 billion surplus.


Letters

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Moving up

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Occupational Licenses

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Company News

July 1, 2008 issue


Entrepreneur: Brad and John Chaney

Entrepreneur: Brad and John Chaney

Over a handshake deal and cup of coffee, Brad Chaney and his father, John, bought a small oil change business and turned it into a venture that generated nearly $550,000 in revenue last year.


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