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See which local coffee shop opened a new location downtown
City Roots Coffee Bar quietly opened a second shop in City Plaza downtown.
The new location opened Oct. 22 in the former Zolia Bistro space...
What we know about the planned BRG hospital in Livingston Parish
Baton Rouge General has big plans for growth in Livingston Parish.
The medical center announced plans this week to open a neighborhood hospital in Denham...
A quick guide to Louisiana’s tax tango
Louisiana legislators convened Wednesday for a special session to consider a new tax code for the state that will make personal and corporate income...
Tigeraire vs. Tiger Woods: Whose logo will prevail?
One Baton Rouge company is taking on a Goliath of golf: Tiger Woods. Tech startup Tigeraire, known for its wearable athletic cooling technology, is...
Nathan Rust: Prestigious Painting
The painting business has become more competitive over the last decade, and to stay competitive, it takes strong client relationships, says Prestigious Painting owner...
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...
Rolfe McCollister: Are foxes guarding the henhouse?
While researching the BREC tax propositions, the discovery of the organization receiving $100 million per year, or $250,000 a day, and being overseen by...
This program is turning high schoolers into business owners
Starting a business as a high school student is no easy feat.
Most teenagers lack the financial resources to turn an idea into a reality,...
This will be the next Louisiana city to report a Sasquatch Waste truck sighting
Sasquatch Waste, a mobile dumpster compactor service in Baton Rouge, is expanding to New Orleans.
The waste management company purchased a third custom compaction truck...
How Business Report’s Forty Under 40 honorees stay ahead of industry disruption
In an era defined by relentless innovation and market volatility, the ability to navigate and anticipate disruption has become a cornerstone of leadership. Baton...
Here’s what SafeBR says about unifying BRPD, EBRSO
As expected, a long-awaited safety assessment from SafeBR provides analysis on the potential of merging the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton...
This breakfast franchise just opened a restaurant in Gonzales
Louisiana's first Vicious Biscuit has opened in Ascension Parish.
The fast-casual franchise restaurant on St Christopher Avenue in Gonzales opened Oct. 28.
The restaurant is co-owned...
Landry begins his first overseas economic development mission as governor
Gov. Jeff Landry has touched down in Seoul, South Korea, to lead a series of meetings with business executives and government leaders, the Landry...
Gov. Landry officially calls for special session on tax reform
Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday officially called for the Louisiana Legislature to convene for a special session on tax reform.
The special session will begin...
Does Baton Rouge need a city-parish manager?
On Nov. 5, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide the fate of a set of sweeping changes to the city-parish’s Plan of Government.
Among...
Advice from local experts on how to enhance your company’s social media
In today’s digital landscape, a strong social media presence isn’t just a perk for local businesses—it’s a game changer.
As more Baton Rouge companies...
How local boutiques are navigating a challenging economy
Despite recent boutique closures amid economic pressures, some local boutiques are seeing increased sales and are growing their online customer base.
Time Warp, a vintage...
A Q&A with mayoral candidate Sid Edwards
Daily Report sat down with Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...
OLOL launches the first comprehensive cell therapy program in Baton Rouge
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has launched a new hematologic malignancy cell therapy program, the first of its kind in Baton Rouge.
The...
Two local restaurants are exiting Electric Depot
Family-owned sister restaurants Bōru Ramen and Sweet Society are leaving the Electric Depot this year.
The Asian concepts will be closing those locations on Dec....
