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A new wellness center and shop is opening in Mid City
Focus N Flow, a wellness center and retail shop, is opening in Square 46 in the former Mid-City Artisans space on Government and Moore...
It’s official: Meta is investing $10B to build a data center in north Louisiana
Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois on Wednesday officially announced that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is...
Meta’s arrival is expected to invite a new era of investment
In June, a new sales tax incentive went into effect in north Louisiana intended to pave the way for large-scale AI data centers to...
This Baton Rouge plastic surgery group is expanding
Weiler Plastic Surgery is opening a new satellite clinic as well as a separate office building in the Capital Region.
The plastic surgery group plans...
These high-profile executives and leaders balance life, work – and sometimes, a business partnership
In a fast-paced, competitive world, power couples are redefining what it means to balance love, career and community leadership. These Capital Region duos, each...
Is another interest rate cut on the way?
A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks...
Intelligence Entrepreneur: Tremaine Devine
1 Key to Success
“To be successful, you have to be consistent, and you have to have a niche, something that no one else has.”
Years...
Communicate to build community
Did you know that communication, community and communion all share the same etymology?
It’s “communis,” which means “with, together” and “oneness, union.” My friend Erwin...
Another Government Street business is closing its doors
Just weeks after DIY Disco announced its November closure, another Government Street shop is closing its doors.
Next-door neighbor The Hope Shop by Hands Producing...
Louisiana gas prices are low amid record Thanksgiving travel
Retail gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are at their lowest since 2020, according to newly released data from the Energy Information Administration.
As of Monday, Louisiana...
Amid challenges, the Baton Rouge dermatology industry is evolving
As awareness about skin care and preventive aging practices grows, the types of cosmetic services patients seek from local dermatologists are expanding.
From a business...
What changes are coming to BRAC?
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber is considering exchanging its traditional chamber of commerce model to become an economic development organization.
But what that looks like...
Who has applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next leader?
Sixteen candidates thus far have applied to become Nexus Louisiana’s next president and CEO, as reported last week.
Applications obtained by Daily Report through a...
After years of steady growth, what’s on the horizon for b1Bank?
Over the course of the past seven years, Baton Rouge-based b1Bank has quintupled in size.
CEO Jude Melville tells Daily Report that much of that...
Should Baton Rouge be proud of a No. 125 ranking? The mayoral candidates weigh...
Baton Rouge didn’t crack the Top 100 in a recent national ranking of best major cities to call home.
Even so, one mayoral candidate sees...
Baton Rouge casinos are on a hot streak. Here’s why
The house was on a hot streak in October as Baton Rouge casinos collectively boosted their revenue by 13.9% compared to September, according to...
How the Arts Council is connecting culture and commerce
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has launched an initiative that rewards customers for shopping at local businesses.
This month, the Arts Council is...
Could a second Trump term spur oil and gas hiring? What a Louisiana recruiter...
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office could result in an uptick in oil and gas hiring—at least at first.
That’s according to Dave...
Visitors to the Perkins overpass have a new parking option
A new paid parking lot opened last week next to Bet-R Neighborhood Market in the Perkins Road Overpass District.
Parking has for years been an...
What are angel investors looking for in a startup?
Launching a startup is no small feat, but securing the funding necessary to turn a promising idea into a thriving business is another beast...
