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Proposed legislation tests parish appetite for inventory tax reform
A pair of bills moving through the Louisiana Legislature would give parishes the option to phase out property taxes on business inventory—something supporters say...
Louisiana looks to Denmark for lessons on wind energy
Last week, a group of Louisiana leaders traveled to Denmark to get a firsthand look at how the country became a global trailblazer in...
Meet the new president of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge
Casey O’Banion has been tapped to lead the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge, a program that offers high school students a unique opportunity...
Port of Greater Baton Rouge lands major carbon removal project with Microsoft
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge has landed the world’s largest permanent carbon removal project to date.
AtmosClear BR LLC, a portfolio company of the...
This local media personality is opening a coffee shop on Florida Boulevard
Dianne Andrews, a local entrepreneur and media personality, is opening a coffee shop on Florida Boulevard near Baton Rouge General’s Mid City campus.
The shop,...
Meet the new CEO of Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders, the Baton Rouge-founded burger franchise backed by NFL star Drew Brees, appointed a new CEO this month to lead the brand through...
Marucci Sports opens its second international Hitter’s House
Marucci Sports, a Baton Rouge baseball bat and sports equipment company, is growing its international presence.
In partnership with The 108, Europe’s largest indoor baseball...
Aldi has plans to open a store at this Livingston Parish site
Grocery retailer Aldi has plans to open its first Livingston Parish location.
The company bought the lease of the former Big Lots space in the...
The owners of Ichiban and Boru are opening a new restaurant in Ascension Parish
The Wong family, owners of hibachi and sushi eatery Ichiban and ramen restaurant Boru, are opening a new concept in Gonzales.
Shokudo: Premium AYCE, a...
A Baton Rouge company will manage the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Baton Rouge-based Aptim and joint venture partner BWX Technologies Inc. have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage and operate the...
Gov. Landry’s auto insurance reform plan, explained
In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry outlined a sweeping plan aimed at tackling Louisiana’s sky-high auto insurance rates.
If the plan comes...
This workforce initiative aims to advance and retain creatives in Baton Rouge
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Talent Advancement Program is returning this year.
The 10-week workforce development initiative provides emerging creatives 18 and older...
Chris Meaux’s new AI-driven business accelerator has officially launched
Waitr founder Chris Meaux and Business Report founder and columnist Rolfe McCollister have officially launched the Solomon platform, the flagship product of their new...
This popular Mississippi barbecue joint is relocating to Baton Rouge
Salt Pepper Oak, a Mississippi barbecue restaurant with a sizable online following, is relocating to Baton Rouge.
The Mississippi location opened near Diamondhead in February...
CF Industries is building a $4B low-carbon ammonia facility in Ascension Parish
CF Industries, the world’s largest producer of ammonia, announced on Tuesday its approximately $4 billion final investment decision to build a low-carbon ammonia facility...
Can a Texas turkey hunt move the needle on auto insurance reform in Louisiana?
Last week, Gov. Jeff Landry, five legislative leaders and two prominent personal injury attorneys gathered at a Texas hunting lodge to hunt turkeys and...
Meet the new managing director of Live After Five
J. Hover, a local concert and festival organizer, is the new managing director of the popular downtown concert series Live After Five.
Hover had previously...
This wellness bar and grocery store is bringing healthy foods to Mid City
Mid City residents will soon have access to more healthy and fresh foods.
Terrez Collins, a registered nurse and owner of cold-pressed juice company C.A.K.E.D,...
Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding next
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding into new markets nationwide.
The Baton Rouge-founded pizza franchise plans to have 40 locations complete or under construction across...
Impact from tariff on Canadian lumber will eventually reach the Capital Region
The effect of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods, including lumber, could trickle down to the Capital Region, although it may take...
