‘LaPolitics’: State will soon see a GOP registration plurality

Republicans will have a plurality of registered voters in the once-Democratic stronghold of Louisiana in two to four years, based on statistical trends and interviews with election experts. As of May 1, Democrats still outnumbered...

How to safeguard your business this hurricane season

Christian Leach, vice president of commercial insurance at TSL Insurance Group, sat down with Business Report to share his tips for safeguarding your business ahead of what's forecasted to be a hyperactive hurricane season. Have...

The Peach Cobbler Factory is coming to Zachary

The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a location in Zachary, according to a Facebook post from Zachary District 3 Council member Ambre DeVirgilio. Known for its cobblers, cookies and banana puddings, the Nashville-born brand opened...

Meet the 2024 Influential Women in Business

Meet nine women who are making a difference in the Capital Region. They find a way to make it all look so easy despite the myriad challenges of high-pressure careers, growing families, serving on local...

‘LaPolitics’: DOTD reorganization will be privately funded

The Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads, an advocacy group of contractors, concrete firms and others, has been asked by Gov. Jeff Landry to "privately fund, procure and manage a national consulting firm to...

How is inflation affecting Baton Rouge restaurants?

Food prices in the U.S. are up 25% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—outpacing the overall inflation rate of 19% over the same period—and food prices in April were up 2.2% compared to...

‘LaPolitics’: EBR mayoral race will be a ballot highlighter

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect that as reported by The Advocate, $13.4 million in federal housing grants...

Who will stand up to Gov. Landry?

I said Gov. Jeff Landry wants to be king. That’s wrong. What’s clear is he’s out to become dictator of our little banana republic,...

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How to safeguard your business this hurricane season

Christian Leach, vice president of commercial insurance at TSL Insurance Group, sat down with Business Report to share his tips for safeguarding your business...

Insights from our Influential Women in Business honorees

IN THREE: WORK/LIFE BALANCE When attorney Lana Crump and her husband were raising three children in a household with two working parents, she discovered these...

Five tips for effective brand marketing

As a senior regional marketing manager for Hancock Whitney Bank, Courtney Hart knows a thing or two about how to effectively market a brand. In...

Is your gut instinct keeping you from your next dream?

When I was in college, I went to an information session at the law school. This moment sticks in my mind because I unexpectedly...

Lee Michaels President Scott Berg shares customer service secrets on the June episode of Strictly Business

How do you handle customer complaints and turn negative experiences into positive ones? How do you keep your team motivated to deliver excellent customer...

Business Report Leadership Academy: Get leadership insights to navigate the future of business

In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to lead effectively through transformation is crucial. The Business Report Leadership Academy, known for shaping rising leaders and...

After a successful inaugural season in attendance, the Zydeco look to rewrite the script on Baton Rouge hockey

The Baton Rouge Zydeco have brought the fast-paced rhythm of professional hockey back to the Raising Cane’s River Center, hitting both sweet and sour...

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