2009 Influential Women in Business
Business Report's annual issue featuring nine honorees
Where should a revamped downtown East Baton Rouge Library be located?
Issue: June 02, 2009
StartUp
June 2, 2009 issue
Government can’t fix GM
In 31 years, General Motors has gone from worrying about being broken up by the government to being taken over by the government. If poor management is the problem for the auto giant, how is putting the federal government in charge going to improve anything? Plus: Jindal's plans to streamline government, save Alligator Bayou and Chelsea's and a salute to women business leaders.
Return on investment
The Shaw Group reaffirms its commitment to Louisiana despite giving back its incentive funds to help the state offset budget cuts to higher education.
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On the right path
As part of its Healthy Baton Rouge initiative, the city plans to add more than 40 miles of bike lanes in the next year.
Shell game
Cap and trade legislation could pit industry against industry— with pollution allowances available to the highest bidder.
An uneasy truce
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s relationship with the Legislature is vastly improved—but that could change before the end of this session.
Fearing the worst
An insurance CEO forecasts rough times for the industry with the push toward national health care reform.
Driven to buy
Alan Moise estimates sales of used cars have increased 35% over the same time last year at Acura of Baton Rouge.
10 Questions: Lisa Johnson
Marketing CEO helps companies see their brands through the eyes of connected women.
Investing in balance
Downturn or not, a growing number of companies have responded to the demand of working families.
Girl power
Research points to fundamental differences in the way women and men wield organizational authority.
Reset the clock
The Lilly Ledbetter Act, the first bill signed by President Barack Obama, restarts the statute of limitations on equal-pay lawsuits.
A state is a terrible thing to waste
There's been yapping aplenty about the financial crisis that the state's higher education system faces. But there's been no real action, plans or leadership.
The education of Jindal
More by his actions than his words, it is clear Gov. Bobby Jindal does not aspire to be the higher-education governor.
How to make seconds count
One thing you don’t often hear from working women—especially working mothers—is how much free time they have on their hands.
Letters
June 2, 2009 issue
Occupational Licenses
June 2, 2009 issue
Company news
June 2, 2009 issue
Moving up
June 2, 2009 issue
Entrepreneur: Cathi Williamson
The ragged, torn sign hangs from rusted posts standing above crumbled piles of sheetrock.
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