‘LaPolitics’: What to know about next year’s March ballot  

Lost in the hustle and bustle of this year’s presidential ballot was the fact that Louisiana has one more round of elections (Dec. 7) before the end of the calendar year. You’ll find four proposed...

Nearly 50 acres in Gonzales near I-10 sold for $2.3M

The Price LeBlanc family has bought nearly 50 acres off South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, according to public records. The family purchased two tracts of land totaling roughly 47 acres through Priceco West LC from...

This oil change facility in Walker recently sold for $1.5M

The Walker Take-5 oil change facility changed hands recently. D.M. Walker Holdings LLC, represented by Darrell Bode, purchased the property from Driven Brands Inc. for $1.5 million, according to sales documents filed last week with...

This Baton Rouge boudin ball company is making waves across the US

Louisiana is known for its culinary icons, and one Baton Rouge company is turning a classic favorite—the boudin ball—into a nationwide business.  Crave-a-Ball, launched by the Pizzolato family, aims to revolutionize the boudin ball market...

Why the Justice Department wants to block the $3.3B sale of Amedisys

The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys, citing concerns the combination would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S. The antitrust complaint was filed...

The latest on Baton Rouge’s industrial real estate market

Leasing gridlock persists in the Baton Rouge metro’s industrial real estate market, according to Lee & Associates’ recently released third-quarter market overview. Among the report’s most notable findings: The Baton Rouge metro saw a 23-basis...

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Leadership development strategies for rising generations

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, business leaders must be more dynamic than ever in their approaches to leadership development. Shifting workforce demographics—coupled with the...

Thought Leader: LSU’s Garrett Runion on how to improve your mindset (and performance) on the golf course

Improving your golf game isn’t just about perfecting your swing—it’s also about cultivating the right mindset. LSU women’s golf coach Garrett Runion has led the...

Jon Gordon: Why craftsmanship matters

I wrote a book called The Carpenter but it’s really about being a craftsman. What’s the difference? A carpenter builds things. But a craftsman or...

Survey Says: Do-over diaries

Ever wished for a time machine to tweak a moment in your past? We asked top executives just that: If you had one do-over,...

Last chance to make nominations for Business Awards & Hall of Fame

Get ready to celebrate the best in business. Starting October 1, Business Report is accepting entries and nominations for the 2025 Business Awards & Hall...

How can you build your own dream team? Learn LSU coach Jay Johnson’s winning ways in November on Strictly Business

During LSU Coach Jay Johnson's collegiate coaching career, he has developed 30 major leaguers. Nine LSU players were chosen in the 2024 MLB Draft—including...

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