technologically advanced facilities with innovation and maker spaces. A new South branch almost ready for construction and renovations planned for Baker and Scotlandville branches. Increased technological services. Expanded online Digital Library offerings. More meeting spaces. Career Center employment assistance and workforce training and skills development – even with augmented and virtual reality! Small Business Services. And more online classes and databases than ever.
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access to free programs, services, and resources all year.
As we continue to expand our workforce development and emerging technology offerings, the Library also diligently strives to assist in the forward momentum of the city’s development. We will continue responding to your needs to build capacity and work toward growth and development. Check us out at ebrpl.com.
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The East Baton Rouge Parish Library not only offers 14 convenient locations open 7 days a week, but also inspiring spaces for personal discovery, community meetings and
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The nationally acclaimed East Baton Rouge Parish Library continues to increase services for the community. Our resources deliver up-to-date training and new tech initiatives so local employment needs are met at a level that helps them grow and compete globally. And the best part about it is – it’s FREE.
The award-winning River Center Branch Library at the corner of North Boulevard and St. Louis Street
Entrepreneurs businesses can arrange a consultation with a business librarian to see what the library can do for you.
Patrons can enjoy inspiring spaces for personal discovery.
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The library offers more online classes and databases than ever before.
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With Baton Rouge-based businesses increasingly seeking concierge-style banking as well as many years of steady growth in the region, we are opening our first Baton Rouge branch this fall on Highland Road. Market President Douglas Dupont strives to replicate the culture and the overall experience that has made Bank of St. Francisville a cornerstone in the West Feliciana business community.
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Our dedicated team has helped us build a solid reputation for service and respect in West Feliciana, Baton Rouge and beyond. We’re a relationship bank characterized by familiar faces and friendly folks ready to answer any of your questions, take care of your statements, open an account, or find the right banking solutions.
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This means building banking relationships that are rooted in accessibility, flexibility, and attention to detail. Dupont describes his approach as banking the person behind the deal. He explains, “We want to establish real relationships with our customers. That’s what community banking is all about.”
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2023 we will celebrate our 45th year serving our community. We’ve supported local businesses, watched families grow and welcomed new residents. Our goal has always been to help friends and neighbors prosper and make informed business and personal banking decisions.
It is our plan to expand our model to other markets in hopes of servicing more children, creating meaningful community partnerships, and continuing to be an open door to future RNs, LPNs and other therapeutic professionals. We also hope to create more hands-on learning experiences, in a clinical environment, for those who are interested in caring for this very special and much-needed patient population.
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is not a barrier to care.
Our unique approach to health care allows these children the opportunity to play, learn and grow in a loving therapeutic environment.
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Daily bus service is also provided so that transportation
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Under the care of our nursing, therapy and early education team, children are able to be children.
Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center has positively impacted the Baton Rouge community by providing a “home” for chronically ill medically fragile children.
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Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, on Hennessy Boulevard off Essen Lane, is the main hub to many invaluable community services and providers. Our Lady of the Lake’s nine-story, 330,000-square-foot Heart & Vascular Institute brings the highest level of cardiovascular
care to Baton Rouge and the south Louisiana region in a single, healing environment. Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has been the region’s leading cancer center designation for decades bringing advancements to prevention and treatment.
who you are or what you need, Our Lady of the Lake is here to listen to your health story and provide the care you deserve.
99 YEARS 5000 HENNESSEY BLVD. 225.765.6565 OLOLRMC.COM
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Lady of the Lake Health has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for nearly 100 years. Beginning as a small hospital run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, Our Lady of the Lake grew under the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System to become a staple for healthcare in the Baton Rouge area. Our Lady of the Lake now consists of five medical facilities and over 100 clinics providing quality care in the greater Baton Rouge region.
The Capital Region is also home to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, which opened its doors in 2019 to provide the best and most comprehensive pediatric care. Additionally, residents can find high-quality primary care with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health clinics located throughout theNoregion.matter
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After 26 years, Felix and Cheryl retired and passed the business onto their boys: Felix Jr., David and Michael. It has been a challenge to work though the pandemic; however, we have put together an incredible team of leaders.
28 YEARS 8546 SIEGEN LANE, BATON ROUGE 225.763.6489 AMBROSIABAKERY.COM THE AMBROSIA BAKERY
Our hopes are to continue to leave a legacy of what Felix and Cheryl began those many years ago in the Baton Rouge area.
New Orleans natives Felix and Cheryl Sherman opened The Ambrosia Bakery on December 1, 1993.Early in life, Felix got his start as a delivery route truck driver and worked his way up to branch manager, where he learned to successfully lead a team of people. Cheryl began decorating cakes in the 1980s.
Our team is what makes the difference. Working tirelessly
The tremendous support of wonderful customers here in Baton Rouge has kept us energized and inspired to continue to create special birthday, wedding and anniversary, baby cakes and just that one item that makes everyone just feel special!
After losing his job of 27 years in a company merger, Felix decided to start a business to provide beautiful cakes and delicious desserts to the people of Baton Rouge.
behind the scenes to make the magic happen are Lynette Sherman, HR; Production Manager, Brandy Cook; Chi Phung, BOH GM; our head baker, Logan Sherman; our fresh strawberry manager, Lynn Phung; Lead Decorator, Katlyn Graham; the Order Center, Tessa Connell; our Stacking Manager, Dawn Amato and the Bridal Room, Yvette Folse. But they are just a few leaders of the average 65 employees we have here at The Ambrosia Bakery.
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BREC currently has 175 parks with a unique mix of facilities which mirror the rich history and natural resources in the region, including a state-of-the-art children’s museum, swamp nature center, historic home, high-tech observatory, performing arts theatre, equestrian park, art gallery, arboretum and botanical gardens, zoo, six golf courses and an extreme sports park with a 30,000foot concrete skate park, rock-climbing wall, BMX track and velodrome.
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Created in 1946 as a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, BREC has spent the past 75 years purchasing land and developing parks and facilities to improve the health, environment and quality of life for all residents.
The combination of new and renovated facilities, innovative programming and careful attention to community needs are what makes BREC more than a playground.“ItisBREC’s mission to contribute to a healthier, more vibrant community by providing exceptional parks, open spaces and recreational experiences for all of East Baton Rouge Parish,” BREC Superintendent Corey K. Wilson says.
Through the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), BREC is a two-time National Gold Medal winner and 17-time finalist, competing in the large park district category against cities like Chicago and Cleveland.
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Since the community approved a tax to fund the Imagine Your Parks strategic plan in 2004, BREC has constructed twelve community parks, five dog parks, a family-sized Aquatics Center, a growing trails system, two new conservation parks, the first surfing simulator in the state and procured two mobile recreation units to serve play deserts in the area.
The organization was among the first park agencies in the nation to achieve accreditation and recently earned reaccreditation for an unprecedented sixth time meeting 150 out of 151 standards.
is the agency that connects people to parks and nature in East Baton Rouge Parish.
“I believe parks are the solution to almost everything as they bring diverse people together, make communities safer, provide protection against flooding, attract young professionals and contribute to economic development. We are excited about all of the transformational projects underway right now as we work to make BREC the best park system in the nation and Baton Rouge a better place to live, work and play.”
The
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We are routinely involved in initiatives to give back to the community. During the Covid pandemic, we partnered with LSU to convert billboard material into critically
Currently, approximately 380 Lamar employees call Baton Rouge home.
needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for Louisiana healthcare workers. We frequently allocate space on our local digital billboard network to help authorities keep Baton Rouge residents apprised of time-sensitive information related to weather or emergencies.
120 YEARS 5321 CORPORATE BOULEVARD 225.926.1000 LAMAR.COM
Since
Lamar’s founding in 1902, our company has strived to have a profound impact on the local Baton Rouge community. We have maintained our headquarters in the city since the Reilly family moved here in 1926, even as we grew to become a Fortune 1000 company.
Today, we are one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world, with over 356,000 displays across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the largest U.S. network of digital billboards with over 4,100 displays.
We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We strive to leave every place better than the way we found it.
We also donate space to local charitable organizations to help them spread their message and sponsor several events around town. This year, we are proud to be celebrating 120 years of leadership in the Out of Home industry and the community of Baton Rouge.
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He has also performed dozens of surgeries on medical mission trips, and in 2010 helped organize a medical mission trip to Haiti to aid earthquake victims. His foundation continues that work.
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Dr. Greene has a thriving practice with the Baton Rouge
DR. CRAIG GREENE OF BATON ROUGE
“Scripture says it’s better to give than to receive, and I know from experience that this is true,” he says. “If I see a situation where I can be of help, then I want to do my part.”
and father of five children. Orthopedic surgeon. Medical missionary to Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras and Africa. Entrepreneur. Former commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Founder of the Dr. Greene Foundation, which provides disaster aid throughout the world. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner.Thosearejust some of the ways that Dr. Craig Greene, who holds an MBA from Yale University, has served and made an impact in the Baton Rouge community andThere’sbeyond.amantra that Dr. Greene lives by and teaches his children: “Don’t just make a living. Make a difference.” His life of service, he shares, is the key to his happiness.
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His passion for public service has only grown after his election to the Louisiana Public Service Commission, where he advocates for safe, adequate and reliable service from regulated utility providers. He has served his country through the U.S. Navy Reserves, both in a leadership role and providing orthopedic care.
Orthopaedic Clinic, improving the quality of life for people of all ages.
37 years ago with only 20 employees. It has since grown to an award-winning resource for trucking companies, with six locations and 115 employees across South Louisiana. Our growth can be credited to a tremendous team that believes in providing exceptional customer service. Peterbilt employees are emphatic in our mission to be a
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We are fortunate to live and work in great communities. We know that our success wouldn’t be possible without support from our neighbors, so we take pride in giving back at every opportunity, creating strong partnerships and making a difference together.
premium brand and to back up the “Class Pays” tagline that accompanies the iconic red oval, meaning every detail counts.
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of Louisiana started in Baton Rouge
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We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the Baton Rouge community through our partnerships with the Northwestern State University Foundation (NSUF) , Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF), Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance (LCIA), Louisiana Manufacturers PAC (LAMP) and the Baton Rouge Industrial Group (BRIG).
Finally, we congratulate the Baton Rouge Business Report on its 40 years of success. We join you in looking forward to another 40 noteworthy and newsworthy years!
over 50 years, Brown Eagle has been a leading local provider of supply chain solutions, logistics labor, and warehousing services to the chemical industry and beverage manufacturers across the Gulf South.
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Led by CEO Lela Mae Wilkes (pictured above), Brown Eagle has grown into one of the largest woman-owned businesses (WBEs) in the capital region.
We want to thank our client partners in the chemical industry and the Baton Rouge community. It is a joy and a privilege to work with your organizations’ talented and dedicated professionals every day.
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The new K-8 will offer a new state-of-the-art facility and expand to include a comprehensive computer science program for all students. Students at Kenilworth take classes ranging from Lego robotics, aquaponics, art, foreign language, and more. They go on to compete in local, national, and even international science competitions. Not only do Kenilworth’s students have opportunities outside of core classes, but academically they
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have experienced extensive growth.
In the school’s most recent official state data, the mastery percentage from sixth grade (10.8%) doubled in eighth grade (20%). Kenilworth is not just a leader in STEM education, but exponentially advances the students who walk through their doors.
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enilworth Science and Technology School is a sixth- through eighth-grade middle school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that will be expanding to include grades kindergarten through eighth grade in August 2023. It is a leader in STEM education for middle schoolers in the capital city region and will build on its rigorous program with the new facility.
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13 YEARS 7600 BOONE AVENUE, BATON ROUGE 225.766.8111 KENILWORTHSCHOOL.ORG
Our mission is to create a safe, healthy, and studentcentered learning environment that cultivates the knowledge, skills, and competence in Computer Science necessary for academic excellence, STEM careers, and character development. Our vision is to prepare students for high school, college, and competitive career opportunities through an innovative approach, Computer Science education for all, and a challenging STEM-focused curriculum with the goal of empowering students to become productive and responsible citizens.
The Harkness Method, a unique discussion-based pedagogy, allows future leaders find their voices, respectfully share opinions, and become effective communicators.Whiletheimmediate impact of a Dunham education is experienced daily by the students who receive personalized attention and instruction as the school works in partnership with parents to deliver the faithbased education they desire for their children, perhaps the greater impact can be seen in lives of more than 2,000 alumni who lead and serve in Baton Rouge and many other communities across the country and abroad.
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Prospective families are invited to attend an Open House on Friday, October 21, at 8:15 am.
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41 YEARS 11111 ROY EMERSON DRIVE 225.767.7097 DUNHAMSCHOOL.ORG
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Dunham School has proudly served Baton Rouge for more than 40 years. Founded in 1981 with a mission to educate minds and hearts for Christ through a college preparatory program grounded in biblical truth, the school has experienced tremendous growth over the past four decades. Today, Dunham is recognized not only as a leader in Christian education, but also as one of the most innovative and technological advanced schools in the country. Thanks to a longtime partnership with Apple, Dunham students have access to the latest technology as well as opportunities to engage in design thinking, coding, and engineering through the school’s robust STEM curriculum.
Middle School Head Mary Theriot, Head of School Steve Eagleton, Upper School Head Amanda McIlwain, and Lower School Head Deedra LaPlace
Peters Wealth Advisors values its personal and professional relationship with each client, which is based on mutual respect, trust, resolve, and accountability to one another.
optimizing the transfer of wealth to the next generation.
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over 40 years, Peters Wealth Advisors has been helping Baton Rouge area residents, businesses and foundations develop and attain their financial goals.
Peters Wealth Advisors is Baton Rouge’s oldest independent, fee-based wealth advisory firm with over $250 million in assets under management. We are recognized throughout the community for our passionate and energetic team and objective investment expertise.
Through our holistic approach, we develop strategic investment plans that reflect our clients’ values, lifestyles, and goals. We work together with our clients to navigate their particular financial situation – from planning for retirement to minimizing taxes, mitigating risks, and
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principle, and we strongly believe that happy and invested employees are the first step to all business success.
Our company has embodied the power of placing employees before profits. GLO does not sacrifice on this
GLO provides over 1,000 employees per year to the Greater Baton Rouge Area and has an employee retention rate of GLO92%.plans to add locations in Orlando and Miami, Florida—as well as Jackson, Mississippi—in the next 12 months. Though GLO is growing exponentially in many areas of the country, Baton Rouge will always serve as headquarters. Property is being scouted now to build our new home base.
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an environment conducive of personnel shortages, GLO has acted as a conduit between desperate Baton Rouge clients and a highly soughtafterWe’veworkforce.provided simple business solutions for what can be interpreted as complex business problems.
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GLO has exploited the theory that great employees only want to work for great companies. We’ve formulized the process of customer selection and employee recruitment, while not compromising the value of either.
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your leadership team doesn’t collaborate well and your frontliners aren’t as productive as they could be, you as an executive may be frustrated because you’re not seeing the growth your company needs.
His program, training, and expertise are accessible through public seminars, onsite training customized for your team, in team coaching, and his online on-demand library at mauricetraining.com.
“The greatest thing managers and leaders can do is help their frontline supervisors and teams become highly productive and effective,” Maurice says. “But this doesn’t just happen. It’s intentional. It takes focus. It takes care.”
The lifelong business owner, executive, and publisher is a leadership and management coach who trains executives, middle managers and frontline supervisors how to rebuild long-lasting alignment, collaboration, and highperformance teams at every level of the organization.
What differentiates Maurice’s approach from others is his unique style of delivering practical solutions that become powerful habits, and combining it with tailored reinforcement coaching after the training to ensure longlasting results.
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Maurice Velasquez has helped hundreds of companies throughout the Capital Region face these challenges head on, providing them with effective executive and management tools to turn things around.
If
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“Our leaders and managers step up. Everyone becomes more engaged. Our frontliners become more effective, and we practice it long after Maurice exits the building!”
Business owners who bring his program into their workplace consider it a great success. “Maurice’s Alignment Model really works!” one Baton Rouge CEO has confided.
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Since 1946, Theatre Baton Rouge has produced and staged over 500 high-quality plays and musicals, most recently our hit productions of Clue and Shrek: The Musical.
ecognizing theatre as a living reflection of the human imagination and experience, Theatre Baton Rouge serves as the region’s pivotal theatre arts organization, providing year-round cultural, educational and social enrichment.
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We recently celebrated our 75th season during the height of the pandemic (and just finished our 76th), and while it was challenging, we pivoted and produced many live and virtual productions, bringing joy, hope and much needed connection to our community.
Thank you to our community for your unwavering support. We will continue to work hard to serve you for another 76 years! We hope you will join us for our 77th season, beginning this fall.
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A priority of each team member is to help all other team members be all they can be. This core value has enabled us to stay focused on our quest that results in successful project endeavors, satisfied clients, and fulfilled team members.
Wilson Architects was born and raised in Baton Rouge. We’ve been in business 44 years. During that time, we’ve been active in a number of community and civic organizations. Today, we are blessed with a terrific team of capable architects, interior designers, production personnel, and administrative personnel.
Our future is bright. Plans include a branch office in Southeast Texas and further development of our Georgia office.
serve the petrochemical, financial, commercial office, and municipal sectors.
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We are currently licensed in 15 states and bring income from those states into the Baton Rouge community. We
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46, managed by artist Matt Beshears, provides a unique and artsy venue for business events, and group events. Art shows featuring artists from all over the country are hosted throughout the year. Other special events are held as well. See our website for current events and classes.
Artisans, the vision of two artisans, George and Maria Harris, is all about promoting art, learning, encouraging people and supporting the community. George is also a board member of the Mid-City Merchants organization. Bringing the work of 170+ Louisiana Artisans to Baton Rouge in a welcoming environment for those looking to purchase artwork for their home or a special handmade gift is our passion.
We strive to educate and encourage young artists, through art classes, camps and our Kids Makers Market, where young creators, ages 6-17 learn entrepreneurial skills and network with other young artists. This is also a great event for beginners to attend and be inspired. Scholarships may be available in conjunction with other organizations.
Taught by professional artists, educators, and skilled craftsmen, our art classes enable people of all ages to learn art skills, or attend a group event that includes a fun art experience.OurGallery
Artisans can apply to join our curated gallery and afford them the opportunity to simply drop off their works and leave the rest to us. This affords them time to work on their craft and other things instead of spending time and effort in doing shows. Our artisans are not restricted to only having work in our gallery.
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City Year’s mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship. Together, these essential, interconnected and nonpartisan strategies can serve as the civic foundation for a strong, active and responsive democracy.
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Every day, City Year is contributing to a clearer and bolder vision of what public schools can and should be for all children: places of learning and joy, exploration and risk-taking, where every student feels safe and connected to the school community; where data is used continuously to help promote student growth and achievement; and where all students have access both to positive developmental relationships with adults and other students as well as personalized learning environments that encourage them to persevere through challenges and build on their strengths.
t City Year, we believe that every child can succeed, and that supporting children and young adults contributes to strong, vibrant communities. Yet throughout Baton Rouge, students do not have access to the learning environments and resources they need to thrive, due to systemic inequities that impact students of color and students growing up in low-income households. The lack of access to learning opportunities can lead to inequitable educational, health and economic outcomes. Since 2006, we have worked in this community and in public schools to lessen the negative effects of social disparities on education and quality of life.
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Now in our 17th year of service, with 40 AmeriCorps members in four East Baton Rouge Parish schools, City Year Baton Rouge plans to continue to implement its Whole School Whole Child program to over 2,000 students with the goals of improving their attendance, behavior and coursework and helping them to timely matriculate through school.
Our AmeriCorps members dedicate a “City Year” or 10 months of uninterrupted service, to mentor and tutor Baton Rouge public school students in hopes to move the needle in education in our community.
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firm, The Design Studio of Louisiana, is about to embark on our 20th year in business in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Business Report has been invaluable through our years, and we are honored and thrilled to help celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
opportunities. Alongside our team, we continually hire subcontractors, electricians, carpenters, product suppliers, seamstresses, and delivery and installation groups, among other partners. We want to reflect and engage these external team members in our positive outlook as well.
TDSOLA offers expertise in many diverse industries: residential, commercial, multifamily and more. Our experienced and expert staff team members are equipped, skilled and able to provide success in most interior and exterior challenges.
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With our commitment to our clients, staff and external members and our community, the impact is positive expansion, economic growth and supporting for one another. We look forward to striving for continued success and growing both professionally and personally.
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As the proud leader of our team, it is just as important to me and I’m very passionate about providing our past, present and future team members a positive, healthy, and enjoyable environment and continued growth
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The communities in which we live and work are incredibly important. We believe in giving back and have and continue to be engaged in many uplifting community support programs.
Schools for Baton Rouge has brought over a dozen new schools to our community, creating access to high-quality educational options for 10,000+ students and their families. After ten years of dedicated effort, NSBR-affiliated schools are beginning to prove what is possible for historically underserved students in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when we pair choice, autonomy, and accountability with empowered educators. But even after
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10 YEARS 100 LAFAYETTE ST., BATON ROUGE 225.614.4444 NEWSCHOOLSBR.ORG
a decade, our work is far from over—more than 15,000 students remain enrolled in failing schools across the Capital Region. NSBR remains dedicated to our work by continuing to break down obstacles fostered by a broken system, ultimately enabling ALL children in Baton Rouge to receive an excellent education that unlocks their unique genius and prepares them for the lives of opportunity they deserve.
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40 YEARS 2051 SILVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 160 225.769.8800 COMMERCETITLE.COM andCalvertAttorneysStoneNikiBeeson
Title will soon be celebrating 40 years as a full service and ALTA certified real estate settlement services provider in Baton Rouge. Our team of highly specialized real estate professionals conducts between 3,000 and 5,000 commercial and residential transactions per year and has the skills and experience to perform legal, administrative, and organizational work.
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Commerce
From large, complex commercial transactions to small home equity loans, we’re prepared to handle your closing in an efficient, professional manner. For nearly 40 years our founders have maintained a sharp focus on client relationships that we’re known for in the community.
Commerce Title proudly works to have a progressive company culture resulting in selection as one of the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge by the Baton Rouge Business Report in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Happy team members are productive team members!
As the largest and oldest locally owned title company in Baton Rouge with a staff of fifty including eleven attorneys and three offices, we have the capability to handle all real estate needs.
Over 30,000 people have completed craft training at the ABC Craft Training Center, a partnership where industry has sponsored students since 1989, and LCTCS and area high schools have grown education in industrial courses by 100% sinceSince2012.1990, the Alliance Safety Council has provided safety awareness training and today trains over 40,000 local industry personnel per year due to the support provided by GBRIA members.Theeconomic role that industry plays in the Baton Rouge area is huge, with over 60% of all jobs attributable to GBRIA members. GBRIA serves as a resource to local communities and an avenue of communication. GBRIA served as a convener of a multi-industry coalition, which begun in 2018 and helped develop the Industry Makes campaign, where the public can learn more about important facts, and industry supporters have the tools and resources to speak out in support of industry.
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mission of GBRIA is to bring value to our communities by developing innovative solutions to common industry issues advocated with one voice. For over 52 years, industrial plant managers have looked to GBRIA as a focal point to solve some of industry’s greatest challenges in the areas of workforce development, safety best practices and outreach to localThroughcommunities.partnerships with organizations such as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), area high schools, the Alliance Safety Council, and the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, ground-breaking successes have been
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achieved.Toease worker commute issues, GBRIA and BRAC, have advocated for road expansions and a new bridge by forming CRISIS (Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions). GBRIA and BRAC also brought together local tech providers and industry with the TEC Next Conference, which began at the request of members in 2019.
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GBRIA has delivered much value to its members, keeping them globally competitive, and to communities and other stakeholders, helping make them as successful as industry.
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1974, Guarantee Restoration Services has served the Greater Baton Rouge community. Initially, we began as a carpet cleaning business and evolved throughout the 1980s and 1990s to be able to better serve the city’s needs by focusing more on fire and water damage restoration. This impact starts with our employees and building our team. Our company has grown through adapting, advancing and continuing education. We pride ourselves on the company culture that we have cultivated. As we have focused on professional growth, we have also grown as a company. Today, we have five strategically located offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, and Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi.
Over the past five to six years, there have been several weather events that have really brought GRS to the next level. From the Great Flood of 2016 to Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Ida, we have the experience and expertise to handle any size loss from water, fire, mold, or any other property damage emergency.
As we look to the future and the next 10 years, we anticipate adding three to five new facilities. These areas include Shreveport, Louisiana; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Pensacola, Florida; and Mobile, Alabama. Our team looks forward to serving our communities and its people for many years to come.
Law of Louisiana was created by Angela Decoteau after a poorly designed estate plan caused great confusion and hard feelings following her grandfather’s death. The ensuing chaos continues to negatively affect her family today. This tragedy has driven her to make a difference.
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Angela’s personal experience fuels her passion to design comprehensive estate plans that best protect you and your loved ones now and continuing that protection for your loved ones after you are gone.
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Olivia Mahan, BDR; Angela Decoteau, Founder & Attorney; Madeline Bailey, Attorney; Dan Cullen, Attorney
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Angela has assembled a team of trusted attorneys and staff whose mission is to bring estate planning into the 21st
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century by utilizing technology to better assist their clients and fit their individual lifestyle and needs. We can help you make the process simple and seamless. Creating your Estate Plan and winding up an estate after the loss of a loved one can all be taken care of in the comfort of your home. We offer exclusive services such as: a mobile notary, online portals, and affordable payment plans, if needed. We empower greatness by helping you preserve and protect all you possess, reduce stress, and save money on taxes.
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t MMR, we believe that no matter how much you achieve, you should never forget where youWhatstarted.began as a single office in Louisiana’s capital is now the largest privately-owned electrical and instrumentation company in the nation. MMR proudly maintains its principal operations in Baton Rouge, providing over 5,000 jobs and performing $9 billion in industrial infrastructure projects since inception.
Our services meet the diverse needs of clients in the chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, power generation, power development and mission critical construction markets.
For more information about MMR, visit mmrgrp.com
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care and education in Louisiana and Mississippi. We also actively prepare the next generation of leaders for future success by providing education, training and support to localMMRstudents.proudly supports the LSU College of Engineering by providing mentorship opportunities and resources for construction and engineering students. Our establishment of the Building Simulation and Information Modeling Construction Management Studio and Advanced Materials and Methods Laboratory grants students access to innovative virtual reality software to build models andMMRdesigns.ispassionate about people, upholding the same traditions and principles that have shaped our company and endeavoring to make a lasting impact on the Greater Baton Rouge community. We’ve come a long way, and yet, we’re only getting started.
We contribute to the communities we call home, supporting programs that enhance the lives of our employees and the community at large.
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MMR has sustained a corporate partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 2018, advancing cancer
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Haygood, LLP provides innovative solutions to the businesses, organizations, people, and places that form the backbone of commerce on the Gulf Coast. Our attorneys advise a variety of commercial and government clients—including large, national and international businesses as well as smaller, entrepreneurial enterprises— across a broad range of practice areas.
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in the heart of Louisiana’s economic expansion. Resources like the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report offer not only comprehensive coverage of the city’s business scene but also thought leadership and trend analysis as the region continues to develop and grow.
Congratulations, Business Report, on forty years of impacting the community by providing the Baton Rouge business sector with leading industry news, insights, and profiles.
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At the firm’s Baton Rouge office, partners Charles Landry, Louie Quinn, and Scott Chenevert find themselves
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a passionate advocate for the special needs community. She is currently on the Board of Directors for The Arc Baton Rouge where she donates her marketing services to their mission and fundraising efforts. In 2020, Stephanie spoke at the Louisiana Legislature on the importance of increased funding for centers for adults and children with special needs, like The Arc.
Marketing Group was founded with the goal of providing small businesses with affordable, yet incredibly effective websites, social media marketing, and branding services.
Owner and CEO Stephanie Reid Borne dealt with thousands of small businesses through her work in Public Relations and Communications for statewide associations and saw a continual need to support our community’s small businesses and their marketing needs.
Since forming Geaux Marketing Group in early 2020, Stephanie and her team have helped over 70 local small businesses. “Clients who share their clear vision but let me run creatively, like Istrouma Eatery + Brewery, are my favorite,” Stephanie shares. “That’s really when I do my best work.”
In addition to helping small businesses, Stephanie is
“Owning a small business and making time to give back to the community is tough, I won’t lie,” Stephanie says. “I don’t get a lot of sleep and I’m usually running on caffeine and a cookie that one of the kids left behind, but it’s worth it. If it’s your dream to own a business, pray about it and take the leap. I was a terrified, divorced, single mom with a dream when I started my company at the beginning of a global pandemic. If I can make it, you definitely can! When you do make it, be sure to find a way to give back.”
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Stephanie Reid Borne, Owner and CEO
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1988 when Liz Walker moved back to Baton Rouge and opened the Elizabethan Gallery, she already had 11 years of professional picture framing and selling art. She considered herself lucky when there was an open space in the Goodwood Center where popular Joe D’s grocery was located, in the area of Baton Rouge where she grew up.
Night and Hot Art, Cool Nights. These two big Baton Rouge art festivals have a huge economic benefit to the metropolitan area with tens of thousands attendees coming from all over the state.
Surrounded by beautiful art and exposed to unique items brought in by clients, Liz says, relaxes her and strengthens her resolve to continue providing affordable framing and local original art, while continuing her community work. “It is an emotional high when we see the excitement and satisfaction in our client’s faces when they pick up their framed items or acquire a new piece of original art,” Liz says. “Being an affordable art and picture framing gallery remains the mission of Elizabethan Gallery.”
Rachael Tarleton, sales and framing; Heidi Bergeron, gallery manager and head of framing production; Gallery Owner Liz Walker; Chloe Eick, sales and picture framing
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As the longtime chair of the MCM Cultural District committee, Liz was one of the organizers of White Light
In 1989, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance director, Boo Thomas, met with business owners in Mid City, which led to the formation of the Mid City Merchants.
Working with business and community leaders on the redesign of Government Street to improve safety has been a 25-year journey. It’s a project she continues trying to get tweaked to be what the citizens in the area wanted.
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As one of MCM’s first board members and eventual president, one of the areas Liz concentrated on was the development of the Mid City Cultural District because of the large number of art-related businesses identified in its defined boundaries.
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“Obesity, diabetes, and healthy aging are important issues to tackle, and we have the people and the resources to be able to do it,” says Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. “Is it aspirational? Yes. Is it achievable? Absolutely.”
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We have over 200 scientists and physicians who are focused on obesity and nutrition related research, many of whom are world’s experts in their domains. As a powerhouse in scientific research, we will continue to be a leader in the fields of obesity, diabetes, and healthy aging for decades to come.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center puts science to work for a healthier Louisiana. As one of the largest nutrition research centers in the world, we are addressing some of the biggest health problems that exist today: obesity, diabetes, healthy aging, and a host of related chronic diseases.
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Since opening more than 30 years ago, Pennington Biomedical has led the scientific community in achieving basic and clinical research breakthroughs that improve human health across the lifespan.
Pennington Biomedical has been involved in testing all obesity, most classes of diabetes, and many dementia drugs in market, has started over 725 clinical trials with
over 44,000 participants enrolled, and has more than 85 sponsored research partners across the globe.
We strive to always be proactive and set the example for the best practices in dementia care to meet the needs of those we serve. Increasing awareness of our organization and the help we can provide as early as possible can assist
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Alzheimer’s Services also provides respite relief for caregivers through Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Centers in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, as well as the Respite Reimbursement Program, which provides funds for in-home respite.
Alzheimer’s Services is dedicated to providing education programs and support services to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their caregivers, in an effort to teach, care for, and connect with those in our community affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related impairments.
Since
caregivers in making plans to provide the best quality of life for their loved ones, while also alleviating unnecessary stress.Dr.Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CFT, has noted that “education is the least offensive, least intrusive way to connect meaningfully to caregivers.”
We look forward to continuing to be the local one stop resource for those affected by Alzheimer’s and their caregivers through continually expanding and improving programs and services.
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1983, Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area has been the local resource for those affected by Alzheimer’s in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Through educational events, support groups, and social events for those impacted, we provide a hand to hold and guidance to navigate the Alzheimer’s journey.
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We believe that differences in backgrounds and experiences enrich not only our corporate culture, but also our outreach to our community and marketplace.
Our main objective is to continue supporting, as we have for seven decades, the businesses in our community, such as the hospitals that are saving lives, the universities and schools that educate our future generations and the corporations that keep our community growing, by assisting them to bring their teams to the next level through enhancing their work environments.
With the ever-important need for improvements and advancements in education today, Frost Barber has opened the largest education furniture showroom in the state. We are continuously working with school districts across Louisiana to implement the gold standard for preparing tomorrow’s workforce by pairing solid academics and 21st Century Learning styles with a 21st Century classroom andThecampus.principals of integrity, high performance, teamwork, creativity and heart guide the way in which we interact with clients, vendors, our community and with each other. Frost Barber values diversity and is proactively involved in creating a culture that recognizes the contributions and differences in our cultural makeup.
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We provide a beautiful and supportive framework for these businesses to do their best work thru our design knowledge, technology, industry research and the manufacturers that we represent.
s one of the leading commercial furniture dealers in Baton Rouge for over 75 years, Frost Barber has partnered with many essential Baton Rouge businesses that have created, built and encompass the Baton Rouge culture that exists today.
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Corporation is a privately held Louisiana corporation formed in 1926. It conducts business in the radio broadcasting, digital media, podcasting, video production, senior living, food and beverage, and commercial real estate markets. It owns Baton Rouge-based radio stations 104.5 ESPN, 100.7 The Tiger, Talk 107.3 and Eagle 98.1, the radio flagship for LSU sports.
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Guaranty also owns digital agency Gatorworks, podcast studio Drop Biscuit Studios, the Guaranty Sports Network, Jay Ducote Hospitality, Gov’t Taco, Guaranty Senior Living and Guaranty Real Estate Management.
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our success to benefit our community, our customers, our listeners, and our clients.”
The Guaranty Foundation supports local charities including ALS, Dreams Come True, Franciscan High School (Cristo Rey).
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“For nearly a century, Guaranty Corporation has operated its many diverse businesses under one guiding principal: to ‘enrich lives, serve others.’ We aim to bring the community together by donating our time as individuals, and resources as a company now and in the future,” says Guaranty President Flynn Foster. “We want
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“We would like to congratulate the Baton Rouge Business Report on reaching this milestone and we look forward to watching your publication continue to grow and be an important part of the business community in our region,” Foster says.
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We are proud to be the only private school in Louisiana to receive national Blue Ribbon School recognition in 2019. Parkview Baptist School looks to continue to provide an education rooted in faith, meant to identify, nurture, and accelerate individual talents both in and out of the classroom.
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For students desiring a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum and a flexible schedule, Parkview also offers a Flex Program in Baton Rouge & St. Francisville. Learning coaches monitor student progress daily and our subject-area specialists facilitate students’ content mastery.
over 40 years, Parkview Baptist School’s college preparatory education has equipped students with the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, and emotional skills necessary for college, for life, and for eternity. Our exceptional educational program is built on the four As: Abundant Life, Academics, Arts, and Athletics. Each day, our team of nurturing, dedicated faculty support and challenge our students to grow and mature into the individuals God created them to be.
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Their passion lies in being a resource for their clients.
They see themselves as part of the construction team, so they adopt the same goals as their clients and help them deliver high quality, financially viable projects.
Serving their clients is not just part of the job – it is the job. On any given day, the professionals at Premier visit sites, draft and certify engineering reports, manage projects, and inspect construction materials, all to help solve their clients’ problems – many times before they know they have a problem!
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Premier has been growing since their establishment in 2018 and is poised to continue impacting Baton Rouge for years to come.
team at Premier Geotech and Testing works every day to ensure construction projects around Baton Rouge are built with the highestWhetherquality.it’stesting environmentally friendly pervious concrete all around the parish, engineering the infrastructure for a new subdivision, or monitoring the installation of piles for a new industrial expansion, Premier is doing its part behind the scenes to provide new development that meets the highest standards and will last for future generations.
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We’ve handled practically every conceivable type of litigation over our history for our private and public entity
law firm opened its doors in 1988 with a simple mission—provide excellent work at fair prices by serving our community with integrity. Now, almost 35 years later, our mission remains the same while our firm has grown in numbers and talent as we serve the entire State.
Roedeldevelopments.Parsonscurrently serves as the legal advisor to the Capital Area Road & Bridge District, which is tasked with building a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Baton Rouge region. Our firm’s attorneys have acted as advisors to three Louisiana governors.
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J. Kenton Parsons and Larry Roedel, and Managing Shareholder Luke Piontek
We are staffed with a talented team of professionals in our Baton Rouge and New Orleans offices. We have been blessed with opportunities and are grateful for the relationships formed with the business and public entity communities since 1988. We embrace the future. Thank you Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and our State for trusting us with your legal needs.
clients. We have also assisted clients with thousands of business transactions, contractual matters, and real estate
We’ve played vital roles in major public projects such as the LSU and VA Hospitals in New Orleans; the New Terminal at the New Orleans Airport; the Superdome and New Orleans Arena rebuilds after Katrina; and multiple sports facilities at LSU.
With practice areas that range from anti-trust to zoning, Roedel Parsons has become a legal leader in Louisiana.
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Benny’s has established a reputation in the community and with their employees to truly be “best in service” to the citizens of Baton Rouge.
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What started as the first “automatic car wash” in Baton Rouge has grown into a multi-faceted organization that prides itself on delivering the best customer service in the Baton Rouge area.
t Benny’s Car Wash, our roots run deep. Benny’s has been proudly serving the Baton Rouge Community since 1953.
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The science of washing cars has evolved tremendously over the years. However, the human element of our business has not changed a bit. We believe that this is what sets us apart from our competitors.Thelivesthat are touched by the organization are surprising. We’ve seen young men and women work with us during the dawn of their adult life and go on to become doctors, lawyers, dentists and architects. We also have cherished employees who have worked with us for 30+ years.
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Be it an oil change, a tank of gas, or a quality car wash; for over 70 years now, the Alford Family, alongside nearly 400 employees, proudly serve the citizens of Baton Rouge. Benny, Justin, and Jason Alford remain involved in the daily scope of business at every Benny’s Car Wash, Oil Bay and B-Quik facility, and their dedication to the family-oriented business is an essential factor to the company’s success.
From 1953 to now, we have grown from our one original location to nine car washes, six oil change facilities, and three convenience stores and we are not done yet! Our current plans include several new locations to serve the growing Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
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There is much more to do and many more wins on the horizon for our community and with the right plan, rather than the brain drain, our state can lead the nation in opportunity for the next generation.
Despite our blessings, Louisiana will only reach her full potential if government is working with us - not against us. Traffic, crime, education, flooding, insurance, healthcare, gasoline and electricity are all areas where government has failed. Government is often focused on the wrong priorities and is too Louisianabureaucratic.deservesbetter.
This is why we challenge the status quo, refuse to take no for an answer, and are one by one cutting the red tape on projects and delivering solutions for our state. We are solving real problems for real people in the Capital Region. Billions of your tax dollars are now at work — flood protection, road projects, funding for law enforcement, disaster recovery, resources for our schools, coastal restoration – efforts that had been stalled for decades – now moving.
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Louisiana is a special place. We have some of the greatest strengths in the nation. The river, the natural resources and the people are second to none. We also know how to have more fun than anywhere else on earth.
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Baton Rouge continues to be an ideal home for our management consulting firm to make that impact, although the scale of that impact has evolved significantly over the years.
quantitative research, and much more.
Our team of more than 200 works from Baton Rouge and a dozen other states to serve clients in nearly 20 states, advancing that same mission and passion for community impact—from Oregon, California, and Kansas to North Carolina and Maine.
hen we started Emergent Method in 2012, we knew we wanted to have an impact on the communities we served and the companies or organizations that were part of those communities.
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While we have expanded well outside of Louisiana, our commitment to this state and Baton Rouge has neverMovingwavered.forward, we see significant opportunity to continue doubling down on our investment and presence in Louisiana while expanding in areas we’ve seen firsthand can benefit from our unique consulting mindset of blending sound methodologies with custom needs.
John Snow, Nick Speyrer, Rachel Carroccio, Jonathan Percle
In our early years, we were a few people working from a small office on Third Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Today, we’re in a larger office that is still downtown, but serves as a foundation from which we support clients and communities throughout the U.S. in areas like strategic communication and public outreach, program and project management, strategic and organizational planning,
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LWDB 21, EmployBR, and our board members are committed to providing opportunities to our citizens and businesses in East Baton Rouge Parish through training and employment. If your business would like to learn more about how we can assist you with your needs, reach out today!
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Louisiana Workforce Development Board 21 (LWDB 21) of East Baton Rouge Parish is a membership consortium made up of businesses, workforce leaders, and organizations appointed by the MayorPresident.Thisorganization acts as both the planner for the region in workforce development and the Board of Directors for East Baton Rouge Parish. The purpose of the Workforce Development Board is to focus on strategic planning, policy development, oversight of the workforce system, and the establishment of the priorities for employers and job LWDBseekers.21oversees the management of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds that flow from the federal government to the local areas, such as East Baton Rouge Parish.
Under the leadership of Board Chair Brett Simon of Aptim and Vice Chair Elizabeth Beckham of Turner Industries, LWDB 21 strives to aid employers in finding workers needed, as well as providing resources for workers to access training for in-demand careers. This is done through a variety of methods to provide the business community with an extensive array of services designed to fill job vacancies with the most qualified and prepared candidates.
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Our businesses, universities, cancer centers, and psychiatric and counseling services must work together to remove the stigma and educate our community on the relative safety profile of cannabis.
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I have been more than inspired; I have been challenged to help bring a solution to this epidemic-level crisis for patients, communities and businesses. It is my hope that cannabis may play a role in ameliorating the impact of opioid addiction and decrease overdoses.
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Advances in government guidance and corporate policies
Both companies and communities are finally realizing the power of putting people plagued by debilitating conditions back into our workforce and in control of their lives by providing a natural, plant-based solutions.
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s a physician working in cities and rural areas, I have seen the impact opioid addiction is having on our communities.
have produced great results in industries starving for responsible, productive employees. The most recent law HB 988, Act 651 provides protection for public employees prohibiting employers from causing them to lose their job or rejecting them for employment based strictly on a positive drug test for medical marijuana in cases where they have been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition by a state licensed physician in good standing.
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This pandemic’s impact on our workforce and community safety makes our work more important and impactful than ever. Opioid Use Disorder and related deaths fracture families and have devastating, life altering consequences. Opioid misuse impacts businesses as they experience decreased productivity and employee retention.
Many of our guests arrive from the greater Baton Rouge area for celebratory occasions that include wedding portrait sessions, Easter and Mother’s Day brunches, and special dining experiences. Christmas, too, has created memories for generations, including Brunch with Santa and Bonfires on the River.
We are a AAA Four-Diamond Property.
Located on River Road between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Nottoway has always been a special place offering romance, dining, and a distinctive panorama.
The Mansion Restaurant offers classic Creole-inspired Louisiana cuisine, outstanding service and stunning views of century-old oak trees. Private groups can dine in Oscar’s Dining Room and indulge in our extensive wine list with more than 100 labels, or sip a favorite martini or craft cocktail.
Nottoway Resort has been part of the hospitality scene for decades. As one of the South’s largest historic homes—dating back to 1859—we have hosted visitors from around the world.
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Our restored luxury rooms, cottages and suites with an array of modern amenities offer gorgeous views of the river, gardens and grounds.
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The Nottoway Resort and J Collection Hotels are committed to guest service and delivering unique experiences that capture the history and personality of each of our properties. Supported by an authentically friendly staff of professionals, each of our hotels strives to ensure our guests have wonderful memories of their time with us.
We look forward to serving our Baton Rouge guests for many years to come and are working to ensure Nottoway continues to create wonderful experiences and memories for everyone.
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