The Louisiana Small Business Development Center tapped south Louisiana economic developer Mike Tomlinson to head its office at LSU Shreveport. Tomlinson takes over after nearly a year's vacancy in the post.
Fitness studio owner Patrick Mosley sees many new faces at his cardio classes in January, but sticking with a fitness regime proves difficult. He sends texts and Facebook messages to check in with clients.
The LSU Ag Center says the Christmas tree growing business is nearly recession proof, and there still may be room for a few more growers. Louisiana currently has 52 growers.