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Episode 246: The Man Behind “Louisiana’s 2025 Innovative Company of the Year,” Bringing a Whole New Industry to the Region

After a little more than 10 years in business, Haptech, Inc. has found its stride — earning millions in military contracts. Founder and CEO...

Episode 245: Lakeside Mall is Hopping

Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Lakeside Shopping Center is working hard to stay young — welcoming two new stores, with another on the way....

Episode 244: Big News in Louisiana Film Industry

On June 9, the announcement went out that Gov. Landry had signed SB 232 into law, officially establishing Act 44 — a major update...

Episode 243: AI for Small Business

Flynn Zaiger is the CEO of Online Optimism, a digital marketing agency that has been aiding small businesses in the region for 13 years....

Episode 242: Conventions & Meetings – How Does New Orleans Stack Up?

A new “Top 250” study found that 88% of the top 250 conventions in the country will meet in only 20 cities and New...

Episode 241: The Latest Power Outage – What Happened? What We Need to Do? And Whose Bill Will See A Jump Soon?

Almost 100,000 people in the Greater New Orleans region suddenly lost power on a perfectly sunny day on Sunday, May 25.  Logan Atkinson Burke,...
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Episode 240: You Can Help Save Women’s Business Centers in 30 Seconds

There are a lot of things on the chopping block with President Trump’s big bill, not the least of which is funding for women’s business centers throughout the country. Klassi Duncan, VP of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Urban League of Louisiana — which operates two women’s business centers in the region — explains what this loss would mean to Louisiana and shares the 30-second act you can do now to fight back.

Episode 239: A Big Day For Childcare with United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Tuesday, May 20, is Early Care and Education Day at the Capitol, and among those organizations in Baton Rouge today fighting for the importance...

Episode 238: The Opioid Problem Nobody is Talking About

The opioid epidemic is not just exacerbating our issues with crime, homelessness and public health, it’s also harming our next generation — a warning...

Episode 237: Big News at the Louisiana Children’s Museum

On April 29, Louisiana Children's Museum (LCM) announced its receipt of a $2.5 million grant – the largest contribution the museum has received outside of...

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