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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Helping Local Businesses Bounce Back: A Look at Baton Rouge

Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Warner Bros. Games

Warner Bros. Games is undergoing a big shake-up. David Haddad, the head of the division for over a decade, is stepping down. He's not leaving right away, though. Haddad will stay for the next three months to help find his replacement and make sure things run smoothly. The company wants to minimize a

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

How a Lost USB Drive Led to a Multi-Billion Dollar Company

Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal proje

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

American Airlines' Q1 Expectations: A Mixed Bag

American Airlines recently announced its first-quarter earnings outlook, and it’s not what Wall Street was hoping for. The airline expects a bigger loss than expected, with a forecast of 20 to 40 cents per share, which is quite a bit more than the 4 cents analysts were bracing for. The reason? Lower

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Why Everyone's Talking About the Dassault Falcon 6X

The Dassault Falcon 6X is a buzzworthy business jet that's been turning heads since its introduction in late 2023. This French-made marvel, a stretched version of the Falcon 5X, entered service after a few hiccups with its initial engine choice. But with its new Pratt & Whitney engines, it's ready t

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Fathom's New Communications Chief: Eric Becker

Fathom Entertainment, known for its global live and recorded content distribution, has named Eric Becker as their new head of communications. Becker, who has a long history in the industry, will be reporting to marketing VP Shannah Miller. His job? To handle all external communications, from media r

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Zinc Empire: A Family Feud

Fifty years ago, two families in South Korea teamed up to create a zinc powerhouse called Korea Zinc. The Choi family managed the new venture, while the Chang family led the parent company, Young Poong. This unique setup was called “two families under one roof. ” Both families agreed to respect each

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Exploring the Luxury and Cost of the Dassault Falcon 10X

The Dassault Falcon 10X, a long-range business jet from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation, is set to redefine luxury in the skies. Originally planned for certification in 2023, the jet's launch has been pushed back to 2027. This aircraft, often dubbed the 'Penthouse of the skies, ' offe

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

DECI's First Independent Networking Event: What to Expect

Get ready, Eau Claire! Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) is kicking off the year with its first business networking event. Mark your calendars for January 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The venue? The Coven, nestled at 131 S. Barstow Street. This isn't just any event; it's DECI's first shindig since separ

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Small Business Sales Boom, Eating Out Slows Down

December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro

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