Business News

Nov 7, 2023

Is ExxonMobil's Acquisition of Denbury Inc. a Game-Changer for Louisiana Low Carbon Energy Growth?

Exxon Mobil announced it has closed the acquisition of Denbury Inc. in a transaction valued at $4.8 billion, or $89.45 per share. The...

Nov 1, 2023

NOLA.com: Talking Business: How Mike Sherman became the go-to guy on controversial land-use deals

If there is a complex or controversial real estate development in the New Orleans area, chances are Mike Sherman is in the middle of it....

Oct 24, 2023

Opinion: Senator Cassidy Rightly Challenges DOE's Hydrogen Funding Decision

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's recent challenge to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding its allocation of funds for regional...

Oct 23, 2023

Temple announces formation of advisory council to tackle insurance crisis

In his first action as Insurance Commissioner-elect, Tim Temple announced the creation of an Insurance Advisory Council. According to a...

Oct 23, 2023

BUSINESS REPORT: NFIB hopeful for further income tax cuts under new governor

Governor-elect Jeff Landry had a 100% voting record with the National Federation of Independent Business when he was in Congress, says...

Oct 18, 2023

Elevance CEO 'remains confident' in closing deal for Blue Cross of Louisiana

Elevance Health, the insurance giant negotiating to purchase Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, remains committed to the $2.5...

Oct 12, 2023

LA Redfish Industry Gains Key Protections

In a win for Louisiana’s coastline, Wildlife and Fisheries adopted a Notice of Intent to extend the coastlife buffer to one mile...

Oct 5, 2023

Manufacturing Day Event Reminds Us of the Importance of Retaining Louisiana Workforce Talent

As any Louisianan who's watched TV recently or paid attention to the governor's race will tell you, growing and future-proofing the...

Oct 3, 2023

LSU'S UPTON: Reducing fossil fuels puts decarbonization strategies at risk

The director of LSU’s Center for Energy Studies testified before a House subcommittee last week that policies aimed at reducing fossil...

Oct 3, 2023

AXIOS: Louisiana's new business hotspots

Some 21 new business applications were filed per 1,000 residents across the New Orleans-metro area in 2022, per new Census Bureau and IRS...

Oct 2, 2023

Adam Knapp to Lead Louisiana's Committee of 100 , Aims to Propel State's Private Sector Growth

Adam Knapp, who has served as the President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) since 2008, is embarking on an exciting new...

Sep 28, 2023

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry names new president and CEO

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has named Will Green as LABI president and CEO after a nationwide search. Since...