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Strictly Business Episode 22: LSU Coach Jay Johnson
Building successful teams in sports or business takes work.
In the latest episode of Business Report’s Strictly Business, LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson shares his...
This Baton Rouge boudin ball company is making waves across the US
Louisiana is known for its culinary icons, and one Baton Rouge company is turning a classic favorite—the boudin ball—into a nationwide business.
Crave-a-Ball, launched by...
Port Fourchon: Louisiana’s Power Outlet
Situated a mere stone’s throw from the Gulf of Mexico, Port Fourchon has always been intimately tied to Louisiana’s offshore oil and gas industry—servicing...
Work begins on the new Livingston airport
After more than 10 years of planning, work has started on the Livingston Parish Executive Airport.
In the latest episode of Business Report's Bottom Line,...
Strictly Business Episode 21: Secrets of the Best Places to Work
How do you build an award-winning workplace culture?
In its October 2024 episode, Strictly Business answers that question with a panel of three executives at...
What’s on the horizon for Louisiana’s energy industry? Watch the webcast.
The Louisiana Energy Outlook, presented by 10/12 Industry Report and Baton Rouge Business Report, explores emerging trends for 2024 and 2025: Energy transformation, oil and gas production,...
Strictly Business Episode 20: Brad Barber
Mental health is linked to business outcomes, such as productivity, absenteeism, and employee retention, prompting a growing number of businesses to invest in mental...
Strictly Business Episode 19: Capital Region Business Outlook
What key market trends and conditions are driving Capital Region business right now? What policy and regulatory changes are helping and hurting Louisiana companies?
Those...
Where robots roam: Tour the life of an Amazon package in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge's Amazon Fulfillment Center, BTR 1, officially opened its doors where Cortana Mall once stood. The facility has been in operation for months.
BTR...
Strictly Business Episode 18: Steve Mellor
What constitutes an elite team in business, and how do you build one? What are the most critical attributes to look for in its...
Bugging out at Fluker Farms
Walk into a breeding room at Fluker Farms in Port Allen and no surprise, it’s crickets.
Thousands of screened boxes in this 90-degree warehouse hold...
Strictly Business Episode 17: Scott Berg
How do you handle customer complaints and turn negative experiences into positive ones? How do you keep your team motivated to deliver excellent customer...
Strictly Business Episode 16: Ann Edelman
Your company is experiencing a crisis. How do you manage public perception and minimize reputational damage?
Longtime crisis communications expert and award-winning campaign strategist Ann...
Strictly Business Episode 15: Amanda Martin, Jeremy Beyt, Sabrina Galloway
What will it take to attract and retain young professionals to Baton Rouge? That's the topic our three-person panel tackled on the April episode...
Strictly Business Episode 14: Vanessa Graham
What are hot topics for financial managers right now and what’s the best way to navigate them? What technological challenges and opportunities are on...
Baton Rouge’s hockey team is warming up to the ice
There hasn't been a hockey team in Baton Rouge in 20 years, not since the Kingfish left in 2003. Now, the Zydeco hockey team...
Watch how the Comite River Diversion is taking shape
In this episode of Bottom Line, we take a closer look at the Comite River Diversion, an ambitious effort to mitigate flooding risks from...
One answer to crime in Baton Rouge
While some believe crime in the Capital Region is at an all-time high, a security camera program may offer hope.
The Page/Rice Public Safety Initiative...
Strictly Business Episode 13: Dr. Curtis Chastain
How important is health and wellness to executive performance? How can busy executives balance their work commitments with self-care routines to improve their overall well-being?...
Louisiana struggles with crawfish prices. Here’s why
In the latest episode of Bottom Line, Business Report traveled to one of the sources of Louisiana’s beloved crawfish: Four Oaks Farms in Morganza. The farm sits on over 1,500 acres of land. There, they harvest sugarcane, soybeans and crawfish.
