2007 Influential Women in Business
Seven women were chosen for Business Report's annual Influential Women in Business award. Read about each one here.
Where should a revamped downtown East Baton Rouge Library be located?
Issue: June 05, 2007
Occupational licenses
June 5
Moving Up
June 5 issue
Letters
June 5 issue
$3 billion up, and down
The state has a $3 billion surplus that Legislators are itching to spend. But there's a $3 billion shortfall in the Road Home program.
Return of the NIMBY
A questionable plan to break up one of Baton Rouge's few interconnecting street networks has caused an editor to join the dark side.
Lingering over lingerie
In 1964, college student Jane Licata and her friends were approached by a national manufacturer to test a garment. The company was convinced the item, made of nylon and newly invented spandex, would revolutionize fashion.
In their words
Here’s how some previous Influential Women in Business winners unwind away from the office.
Family affairs
A mother-daughter team and a sister act find happiness—and compromise—in the business world.
Unequal rights
Women account for nearly 50% of the American work force, but still earn less money than men and hold fewer upper-level positions.
Back to the future
A new breed of dot-commers is looking to the lessons of the past to steer them toward controlled growth and long-term viability.
Bohemian breaks
A set of so-called “cultural economy” tax credits could help B.R. realize its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Calm before the storm
With hurricane season under way, business owners should review their preparedness plans.
Opening a can of worms
Bar and restaurant owners are upset over what they see as preferential treatment for downtown.
High hopes, low funds
Hoping to leave tough times behind, the Port of Greater Baton Rouge crosses its fingers on new projects.
Pipe dreams
DPW is going high-tech to fix problems with its faulty sewer system and meet EPA compliance rules.
Old neighborhood, new heights
Convenience, charm and still-affordable older homes are making Capital Heights more appealing than ever.
Are the term-limited going insane?
With the maneuvers some term-limited politicians are going through to hold on to a seat, it looks like the ghost of Earl Long has returned. Also, a salute to the businesswomen of Baton Rouge and the LSU entrepreneurship program gets a big boost.
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