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French Truck Coffee brews up big growth in Louisiana and online
New Orleans-born coffee shop French Truck Coffee is expanding this year.
French Truck Coffee founder and owner Geoffrey Meeker plans to open two new locations in Louisiana this year and two to three coffee shops...
This shopping center has a new owner
A large portion of the Plank Crossing Shopping Center in Baker changed hands.
Tres Bell LLC, represented by Ben Menezil, acquired the property from 14500 Plank Road LLC for $10 and other considerations, according to...
The construction industry needs nearly 450K new workers. Here’s why
The construction industry will need to add an estimated 439,000 new workers this year to meet growing demand, according to a new model from Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2026, the industry will require...
Why CATS union workers are weighing a strike
Tensions between transit union members and the Capital Area Transit System over stalled contract negotiations came to a boil Tuesday.
Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1546, wearing bandages on their faces to convey injury by...
LSU announces latest round of faculty research funding. See who got what
The LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research will award $1.8 million in grants to various projects at the university, the school announced.
This is the fund’s third year. Some of the research receiving funding...
Bluebonnet office building changes hands for $1.6M
An office building in the Mercantile Office Park on Bluebonnet Boulevard has new ownership.
Best of Breed Properties I LLC bought the property from Mercantile Investments LLC for $1.6 million, according to a deal filed...
Insider Intelligence
Mastering 2025: Executives can no longer ignore mental health and wellness
As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support...
Mastering 2025: Growing and scaling in times of economic uncertainty
Understanding how to best navigate economic uncertainty has become something of a prerequisite for sustainable success in business, and the topic is as relevant...