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How international imports hurt the state’s shrimping industry
What was once booming shrimping communities in south Louisiana are now mostly abandoned as the state’s shrimping industry continues to grapple with international imports,...
See which downtown restaurant has new owners
Rick Volland, the owner of Capital City Grill and Stroubes Seafood and Steaks, has added another downtown restaurant to his portfolio.
Volland purchased Downtown Seafood...
Roundup: Special session update / Bank losses / Potential tariffs
Up for consideration: The Louisiana Senate has a full plate of business to consider on Thursday with more than two dozen House bills up...
Low US natural gas prices are fueling Louisiana’s chemical boom
Louisiana’s chemical sector continues to benefit from one decisive advantage: natural gas prices that significantly undercut those in Europe and Asia.
That’s according to economist...
What the Fed’s rate cut could mean to local and state governments
The Federal Reserve’s anticipated second key rate cut could benefit state and local governments along with the average consumer, the Louisiana Illuminator reports.
The lower...
LSU’s Jay Johnson shares his secrets for building a dream team in business
Building successful teams in sports or business takes work.
In the latest episode of Business Report’s Strictly Business, LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson shared his...
Why experts warn against federal tax cuts that are meant to spur growth
As Republicans write their 2025 tax plans, they are arguing that lower taxes promote growth and, at least in part, can pay for themselves...
Are state lawmakers in tune with the needs of Louisiana’s music industry?
A legislative subcommittee studying Louisiana’s music industry met this week to discuss why the state Legislature should invest in music infrastructure, The Center Square...
Roundup: Special session / Mayoral candidate forum / Ford layoffs
On the agenda: The state House of Representatives is set to continue debating House Bill 9 on Wednesday. HB9, sponsored by Rep. Neil Riser,...
DSLD purchases dozens of lots in this Zachary community
Denham Springs-based homebuilder DSLD purchased 79 lots to add to its Fairview Gardens community in Zachary.
DSLD bought the lots through DSLD Homes LLC from...
This local wealth management firm is growing in more ways than one
Highland Wealth has had a big year.
In 2024, the Baton Rouge-based wealth management firm has seen its assets under management balloon, its team grow...
Walmart is placing its holiday bets on higher income shoppers this year
Higher income shoppers are making up the bulk of customers driving market share gains for one of the nation’s largest retail behemoths, the Washington...
South Louisiana is looking for a permanent solution to saltwater intrusion
For a third year in a row, saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has crept up the Mississippi River, threatening the water supplies of...
This coffee chain location just sold for $2.5M
The land on which the Essen Lane 7Brew sits recently changed hands after a New York-based real estate investment trust bought the property across...
Roundup: Mayoral runoff debate / Ruth’s Chris Steak House / Buc-ee’s
Runoff: Both candidates in the runoff election for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish have agreed to take part in a televised debate at...
Early planning is key when exiting from a business
Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be...
Roundup: Allied Power / Louisiana’s reserve funds / Jersey Mike’s
New leadership: Allied Power, a full-service provider of power plant services and a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, has announced Mike Little as its...
How nonprofits rebounded after losing volunteers during the pandemic
From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers...
Is shrinking the number of services to be taxed key to passing tax reform?
A bill expanding the state sales tax to apply to more than three dozen labor and services was sidelined in the Louisiana House again...
An updated look at the local commercial real estate market
Commercial sales transactions and deal velocity in East Baton Rouge Parish were down in October, according to Elifin Realty’s latest data.
Sales were down by...
