Here’s where Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding next 

Rotolo’s Craft & Crust is expanding into new markets nationwide.  The Baton Rouge-founded pizza franchise plans to have 40 locations complete or under construction across the U.S. by the end of the year.  Rotolo’s has 34...
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Impact from tariff on Canadian lumber will eventually reach the Capital Region

The effect of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods, including lumber, could trickle down to the Capital Region, although it may take time, according to Karen Profita, executive director of the Homebuilders...

This Baton Rouge startup is bringing AI to the farm field 

Artificial intelligence is making waves in health care, energy and education across the Capital Region—but what about agriculture?  That’s the question posed to FarmSmarter Growing Technologies co-founders Colin Raby and Grant Muslow during an honors...
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DSLD purchases more lots for Livingston Parish expansion

Homebuilder DSLD Homes has acquired more land to expand one of its Livingston Parish communities. The company purchased 71 lots from Livingston Parc LLC for $3.4 million, according to a sales agreement filed last Thursday...

Meet the candidates vying to become the next dean of LSU’s business college

Four candidates will interview to become the next dean of LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business between April 6 and April 17, the search committee for the position announced Wednesday. The business college’s current dean,...

What local car dealers are seeing ahead of new Trump-imposed tariffs 

After a slow start to the year, some Baton Rouge car dealers are seeing an uptick in sales leading up to President Trump’s soon-to-be-imposed tariffs on automobiles and automobile parts.  The president signed a proclamation...

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