'Business Report': An in-depth look at B.R.'s newest power broker, John Georges
In 1999, John Georges went into the tugboat business. It was unchartered territory for him. Though he had a successful wholesale distribution company and a thriving video poker business, offshore maritime was a totally new ballgame. The business was...
DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Cook: Beauregard property sells, to become law office
A converted residence at 601 St. Charles St., originally known as The Holt House and now included on the National Register of Historic Places, has sold for $193,000. It was purchased by NCP Properties LLC, which is represented by Lexlee Overton...
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Real Estate Weekly
News roundup: Junior elected new student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors … Applications being accepted for B.R. small business development program … Spots available for EBR chamber of commerce's gun training program
A seat at the table: LSU junior John Woodard has been elected the new student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors. Woodard, a native of Covington, was elected to a one-year term on the governing board at a meeting of LSU System...
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Youth day camps, training programs in jeopardy
With East Baton Rouge Parish Schools letting out next week, the clock is ticking on the fate of some summer youth programs—including day camps and job-training programs—for which several Metro Council members have requested funding in...
DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
In Costco we trust
The three great issues of our time in the Capital Region are these: 1) protecting our turf in the global economy by using any government means necessary to score jaw-dropping wins in the retail and hotel sectors; 2) whether the luring of big-box...
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: JR Ball
Setting up shop: Steps to a solid start
This section provides an overview of the steps most businesses must take to get started in Louisiana. You'll find the basic steps as well as contact information for local, state and federal resources.
DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Current Issue
Public meetings set for discussion on Livingston Parish master plan
Livingston Parish officials have set a pair of meetings later this month to give a review of a proposed comprehensive master plan and to get feedback from residents. It's the second round of meetings on the plan; meetins were also held in April. The...
DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Wampold plans to tear down, rebuild Stanford Avenue apartments
Developer Mike Wampold has filed for site plan approval to tear down One Lakeshore Place apartments on Stanford Avenue and build a new, upscale 240-unit apartment complex called Lakeshore Place on Stanford, says Ryan Holcomb, Planning Commission...
DATE: May 09, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Wardrobe refresh
Clean out your closet for a cause! A clothing swap to benefit the NOLA Fashion Council is slated for Saturday evening at the Kenneth Brown Design office on Lafayette Street. The event is hosted by
DATE: May 09, 2013 | CATEGORY: (AR) Fashion & Boutiques
Art alfresco
Join scores of art lovers Friday evening at Hot Art Cool Nights, the annual Mid City Merchants spring art hop. The free fun kicks off at 6 p.m. Shops along Government Street will be brimming with the works of well-known artists as...
DATE: May 09, 2013 | CATEGORY: (AR) Lagniappe
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