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April 1, 2020
Stephen Waguespack, President and CEO of LABI, joins Tommy to talk about Louisiana businesses and how they're faring. Plus, will Mardi Gras be impacted next year?
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March 31, 2020
The online portal for business owners to apply for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans is again functioning after security issues pushed the U.S. Small Business Administration to shut down the site last week, triggering Baton Rouge business owners to air their…
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The $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress is considered a major benefit for businesses struggling to stay open. Forgivable loans available for Louisiana businesses, for example, would allow them to cover their operating costs for eight weeks.
U.S. Rep….
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March 30, 2020
Stephen Waguespack from LABI was on today’s show to talk about how LABI has stayed in communication with all of the businesses that are members of LABI. Stephen talks about the discussions he’s had with the small businesses about where…
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March 28, 2020
Remember a few weeks ago when the Louisiana Legislature was gearing up for a big fight on tort reform?
A lot of business people received a good many free lunches and free drinks as “grassroots” groups held dozens of “forums”…
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March 26, 2020
The federal government will cover the operating costs of businesses in Louisiana for eight weeks through forgivable loans if they retain or rehire laid-off workers under the $2 trillion stimulus package passed by the Senate on Wednesday, which the…
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March 25, 2020
Louisiana business leaders are closely following a provision of the anticipated $2 trillion stimulus package that would distribute $367 billion in loans to small businesses—which, provided certain terms, business owners likely won’t have to pay back to the federal government.
Specifics…
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March 23, 2020
Stephen Waguespack from LABI was on the show today to explain the economic impact that the stay-at-home order is having on small businesses as a response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Stephen says that a lot of local businesses in Louisiana…
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We all have to eat. With great emphasis on cooperating with authorities, we strongly support the Stay Home approach and we support President Donald Trump’s suggestion that we shop for — or make — groceries one week at a…
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March 19, 2020
Stephen Waguespack joins Tommy to talk about how local businesses are reacting to the coronavirus. Plus, what are some ways you can help supporting businesses during this time?
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Dealing with the coronavirus crisis requires public officials to make decisions that try to save lives without wrecking the economy. It is the case here in Terrebonne and Lafourche as it is across the state, nation and world.
It’s a…
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March 17, 2020
Louisiana has a strong reputation of staring down and overcoming adversity time and time again. This perseverance will be tested with our collective approach to beating the coronavirus, and I am highly confident Louisiana will once again band together,…
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The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, LABI, has issued its own social media challenge to help small business owners in Louisiana.
To take part in the #giftcardchallenge, all you have to do is go to your favorite local restaurant…
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March 16, 2020
Stephen Waguespack from LABI talks about the impact the Coronavirus is having on small businesses. He says that a lot of small businesses are concerned that they may not survive because people are avoiding public areas. Stephen encourages people to support…
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March 12, 2020
In parts one and two of the KTBS three-part series on tort reform in Louisiana, the goal was to define the problem and examine some of those who may shoulder the blame for the state’s high auto insurance rates.
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March 11, 2020
Part one of the KTBS three-part series on tort reform attempted to define the problem. Simply put, car insurance rates are too high, or in some cases, unavailable.
In part two, the reasons for that are in the spotlight. There…
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March 10, 2020
Stephen Waguespack, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, talks with 101.7 / 710 KEEL's Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty about the beginning of this year's legislative session and what major legislation could be…
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If you've heard it once you've heard it a thousand times — “My car insurance rates are killing me.”
That's a prevailing sentiment throughout Louisiana and appears to be the No. 1 topic on the minds of lawmakers heading into…
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March 9, 2020
Stephen Waguespack from LABI was on the show to talk about the upcoming legislative session, which begins today. Stephen breaks down the most important bills in the legislative session and explains which bills he believes will be passed and what…
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March 6, 2020
Louisiana’s Legislature begins its 2020 Regular Session Monday with a new term and new faces to debate everything from the budget to the death penalty.
The combination of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Republican-dominated Legislature is sure to…
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