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The deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act requirements is extended for some
The deadline for existing companies to file their beneficial ownership information to U.S. regulators in January is off again after a brief period when...
What leaders can say when they don’t know the answer
A common misconception about leadership that leadership coaches hear is that leaders need to know all the answers, although that’s far from the reality...
Roundup: Regional transit authority / Trump tariffs / Airline industry
Overpaid: The regional transit authority in Louisiana was found to have spent more than $84,000 on terminated employees. Auditors obtained a listing of employees...
See how Louisiana’s jobless claim numbers compare nationally
The Louisiana labor market is bucking national trends, with both initial and continued unemployment claims falling.
Initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped 15% last...
Amedisys, UnitedHealth extend deadline to close $3.3B deal
Baton Rouge-based Amedisys and UnitedHealth have agreed to extend the deadline to close their proposed $3.3 billion merger agreement to next year, according to...
How Baton Rouge compares with other Louisiana metros in job growth
While Baton Rouge was the only MSA in the state that saw a decrease in jobs from October to November, the MSA still saw...
Roundup: College affordability / Banks file suit / Oil glut
Soaring costs: A handful of top U.S. colleges are taking steps to boost financial aid for low- and middle-income families as the soaring cost...
See who just bought this Donaldsonville hotel for $1.5M
A Donaldsonville hotel changed hands recently for $1.5 million, according to a deal filed last week with the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court’s office.
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Check out the Capital Region’s top business stories for 2024
The formation of a new city. An overhaul of the state’s tax structure. A disaster declaration for the state’s most beloved crustacean.
As detailed in...
Why mortgage rates are continuing to climb
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the second week in a row to its highest level since mid-July,...
Company Insights: Newly launched Metal Fab Guys fills niche for U.S.-based automated metal fabrication
Sponsored by Metal Fab Guys
Mike Hackley has always been a strong believer in organic growth. By managing his businesses in a controlled, financially sustainable...
The Census Bureau is using this new method to track housing starts
The U.S. Census Bureau this year launched an experimental method of using satellite images to count new housing construction, The Center Square reports.
"For select...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Protein – priority or...
Protein is an important nutrient, fueling muscles, supporting recovery, and keeping us energized. However, many people are unknowingly eating more protein than their bodies...
Are IT problems stalling your growth?, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions
Tech troubles can strike at the worst times, disrupting operations and delaying progress. A great IT provider ensures your business runs smoothly with proactive...
Roundup: LSU’s Title IX investigations / Nordstrom / Single-family home sales
Up to seven months: A top LSU official told a Board of Regents panel earlier this month that the state’s flagship university can take...
b1BANK President Jude Melville talks banking beyond boundaries in the January episode of Strictly...
How can banks balance the risks and rewards of strategic expansion in today’s economic environment? Who or what is the biggest potential disruptor for...
How one of the South’s largest sports retailers is prepping for potential tariffs
Potential new tariffs could lead to higher prices for Nike and Adidas shoes at Academy Sports & Outdoors stores, but the retailer―which holds a...
Roundup: Luncheon clubs / YMCA closing / Business equipment sales
For the holidays: Press Club of Baton Rouge and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge will not host luncheons this week because of the...
What small businesses should watch next year
For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But there...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Renovated apartments with stable income...
Now available for sale, 644 and 662 N. Donmoor Ave. offer a fully renovated and stabilized multifamily investment in a growing Baton Rouge corridor....
