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What we know about LSU’s plans to replace Andrew Maas
LSU Vice President of Research and Economic Development Robert Twilley says the university will not rush to replace former executive Andrew Maas, who is...
See the latest rise in unemployment filings in Louisiana
Initial unemployment claims filings are picking up again in Louisiana after dropping some 30% at the very end of last year.
Initial claims spiked 20%...
LSU tech transfer and entrepreneur advocate Andy Maas is leaving Louisiana for Texas
The top LSU executive who was the force behind the university’s tech transfer initiatives and a key advocate for entrepreneurs and economic development in...
This Dallas franchise is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge
Dallas franchise 1to1 Plans, which offers high-tech walkable floor plans, is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge.
Local franchise owners Chandler Accardo and...
Why Mitsubishi Chemical is pulling the plug on its $1.3B Geismar plant
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is pulling out of its plans to build a $1.3 billion methyl methacrylate, or MMA, monomer plant in Geismar, the company...
Louisiana’s $10B Meta AI data center named 2024 Deal of the Year
The $10 billion Meta artificial intelligence data center under construction in Richland Parish was named the Platinum 2024 Deal of the Year by Business...
This iconic Baton Rouge diner is opening a food truck downtown
Dearman’s Diner, a retro-style Baton Rouge diner, will open its first food truck in February.
The Dearman’s South Dine N’ Dash food truck—a former school...
Metro Council weighing task force to review city-parish’s financial needs
The Metro Council is set to consider the creation of a new task force to review all city-parish revenues and recommend the best methods...
How this local climate tech entrepreneur plans to help save Louisiana’s coast
What if the solution to saving Louisiana’s coast and aquatic ecosystem was a plant-based product from the Philippines?
Johnnie James II, a Baton Rouge climate...
Get ready for more roadwork on Jefferson Highway
Phase two of an extensive roadwork project on Jefferson Highway will soon kick off.
The roughly $18 million project, which broke ground early last year,...
See what’s moving into the Drago’s space on Constitution Avenue
Loft18, an “interactive” sports bar and grill, is moving into the space currently occupied by Drago’s Seafood Restaurant on Constitution Avenue.
COO Ty Duet tells...
What the area’s commercial real estate market is projected to look like for 2025
The Baton Rouge-area commercial real estate market in 2025 is expected to closely resemble last year’s market, according to Jonathan Walker of Maestri Murrell.
That’s...
How the Baton Rouge Zydeco are faring in year two
The Baton Rouge Zydeco set a league home attendance record in their inaugural season last year, but attendance is falling short of that mark...
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana took a significant tumble
As unemployment claims are dropping around the nation, initial claims are also falling in Louisiana, according to the latest figures available from the Louisiana...
The historic Spanish Town Market is reopening this year with new ownership
After closing its doors in October, the former Spanish Town cafe Belli is reopening under new ownership and a new name: Spanish Town Market...
This medical marijuana company plans to expand in Baker
Medical marijuana company Illera Holistic Healthcare wants to grow operations at its Baker facility.
At its meeting later this month, the East Baton Rouge Parish...
Mastering 2025: Executives can no longer ignore mental health and wellness
As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support...
Mastering 2025: Building a team that outlasts you
Lee Michael Berg has discovered the “secret sauce” to succession planning, at least for the jewelry business he founded some 46 years ago. Today,...
Mastering 2025: The stakes are high in battling cyber threats
It’s a company’s worst nightmare. Critical systems or customer data are suddenly inaccessible, held hostage by ransomware demanding cryptocurrency payments to unlock the paralyzed...
Mastering 2025: Growing and scaling in times of economic uncertainty
Understanding how to best navigate economic uncertainty has become something of a prerequisite for sustainable success in business, and the topic is as relevant...
