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Strictly Business Episode 23: Congressman Garret Graves

What economic opportunities are on the horizon for Louisiana? How will the state’s role in national and global energy production change over the next several...

This builder just bought more than 100 acres in Central

Covington-based H1 Associates, a residential and commercial builder, bought a 106-acre parcel outside of Settlement of Shoe Creek in Central last week.  Jeffery Vallee represented...

Baton Rouge nonprofits have a new home in this rent-free collaboration hub

Our Lady of the Lake Health opened a Community Impact Center in Baton Rouge to support local nonprofits, OLOL announced this week.  The center, located...

Mayor Broome continues to seek donations following election loss

After losing her reelection bid on Saturday, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome on Sunday sent an email to her supporters asking for donations to help...

This is the latest on BREC’s audits

Months after completing its first audit in three years, BREC remains behind on those for 2022 and 2023. But COO Andrea Roberts now says the...

New owner plans to transform former CVS site on Government Street

The former CVS Pharmacy property on Government Street near South Acadian Thruway changed hands recently. Highway 23 LLC, represented by Mandeville developer Clark Heebe, bought...

A women’s empowerment center is opening in Baton Rouge 

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge is opening a women’s empowerment center in Mid City.  The two-story center, opening on Jan. 30, is located in front of...

This home rental company is expanding its Livingston Parish footprint

Chicago-based single-family home rental company Kairos Living is expanding its footprint in Livingston Parish after purchasing seven lots across three DSLD residential communities. The company...

Rapid sepsis test technology is expanding to this local hospital

Rapid sepsis detection technology clinically tested in Baton Rouge and created by medical diagnostics company Cytovale is expanding to Our Lady of the Lake...

Power Couples: How Langston and Sabrina Galloway manage a long-distance relationship and a business...

Married June 25, 2016 How they met A mutual friend during their freshman year of high school declared them a perfect match. Professional lives Langston is a professional basketball...

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...

A Bluebonnet medical office building just sold for $1.3M

Local real estate agents and investors recently purchased a medical office building on Bluebonnet Boulevard. Builders Center Real Estate Co. LLC purchased the building from...

Power Couples: Paul and Ann Connelly’s shared love of the creative arts became the...

Married Aug 15, 1984   How they met They were introduced by a mutual friend at a Cajun-style “honky-tonk” card club in Lafayette.   Professional lives Ann is director of Ann...

Power Couples: How John Luke and Taylor Jacobs formed their own unbeatable team

Married March 1, 2014   Professional lives He’s the national sales manager for homegrown Marucci Sports. She’s the associate athletic director of NIL and strategic initiatives for LSU...

Power Couples: Chris and Trula Remson share a life and a successful business together

Married April 13, 1996   How they met While working at the Crump Wilson Architects firm together in the 1990s   Professional lives Chris and Trula are the founding principals at...

Power Couples: David and Rachael Slaughter’s business secret? Stay in their own lanes and...

Married June 25, 2016 Professional lives This couple were co-founders of Orion Laboratories. He’s the CEO; she is the president. After first meeting in high school, Rachael Buller...

Power Couples: Michael and Kathy Victorian are partners in life and community service

Married Feb. 18, 2008   Professional lives He’s a retired client executive in IT and services industries who serves as national vice chair for 100 Black Men of...

Power Couples: How Dixon McMakin and Bess Casserleigh navigate both the campaign trail and...

Married June 10, 2023   Professional lives He’s a state representative, investment adviser representative with Altus Wealth Management, and an attorney. She’s a reporter for WBRZ-TV. Bess Casserleigh and...

Power Couples: Samir and Tatiana Patel – two physicians, one partnership

Married Feb. 18 and 19, 2005 Professional lives He’s an interventional pain physician at The NeuroMedical Center. She’s an infectious diseases physician as well as a board...

Power Couples: An accidental phone call created the change-making partnership of Kenny and Laura...

Married March 4, 2017 How they met At a conference for the Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations in 2013 Professional lives Kenny is CEO and co-founder of...