Area casinos see drop in revenue during April

Baton Rouge’s trio of riverboat casinos saw revenues drop last month after seeing increases  in March and February.  L’Auberge Baton Rouge, The Queen (formerly Hollywood Casino) and the Belle of Baton Rouge collectively brought in...

FranU President and CEO Tina Holland talks career, retirement

Last week, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University announced the retirement of Tina Holland, the university’s president and CEO. Holland will exit her role in the summer of 2025 after 11 years on the...

A snapshot of the commercial real estate market in Baton Rouge

Commercial sales transactions in East Baton Rouge Parish are down nearly 8%, with the 12-month trailing volume totaling $545.8 million last month. Here’s how each sector is performing, according to the latest data compiled by...

Here’s what last year’s High Stakes Pitch winner did with its $100K prize

With its $100,000 investment prize from last year’s High Stakes Pitch Competition, a Louisiana software development firm has been able to greatly expand its userbase, grow its student ambassador program and make serious headway...

Garret Graves announces his intent to run for reelection

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves on Friday announced his intent to run for reelection, though he is not yet sure which district he will run in. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Louisiana to use...

Cannabis industry’s economic impact could be harmed by legislation

A bill that would stop sales of all products containing THC is one step away from the governor’s desk after it passed the House Administration of Criminal Justice earlier this week. Concerns grow about the...

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

In what promises to be one of the hottest local races on the 2024 ballot, the leading Democratic candidates for East Baton Rouge mayor-president...

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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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...

How to make unhappy customers happy

In business, excellent customer service can sometimes be all that stands between merely surviving and truly thriving. Scott Berg, president of Lee Michaels Fine...

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...

Like sports, business is a competitive game

I love the idea of the customer experience engine. But an engine is not the only useful metaphor for thinking about how to upgrade...

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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