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Prepare now for an above average Hurricane Season Sondra Corbitt

BOEM CONFIRMS THE GULF OF MEXICO IS PRIMED FOR WIND ENERGY EXPANSION

DANOS CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY

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he oil and gas industry is made up of thousands of companies, engaged in exploration and production, transportation, refining, distribution, and marketing of oil. A major economic and industrial force, it accounts for almost 25 percent of the total state revenue, or about $1.2 billion. This sector also employs more than 116,000 people, which is about 6 percent of the state’s total workforce. A huge part of this sector are the service companies that provide specialized services to the majors, located right here in the bayou area. As we move forward with the current White House Administration however, the oil and gas sector has started to look a little different, as many companies begin to seriously look into offshore wind farms. The Bureau of Oceanic Energy Management recently released reporting that supports the development of offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico. Based on data collected after exhaustively examining prevailing winds in the Gulf, it was noted that areas due south of Port Fourchon are sufficient to

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generate energy capable of powering homes, businesses, and communities. In pursuing an “all forms” of energy approach to meeting our country’s current and future needs, GLPC Executive Director Chett Chiasson said the information being released about the wind potential that exists in the Gulf of Mexico can’t be ignored. In this issue, we also celebrate a milestone anniversary for one of our local companies. From its founding in 1947 in Larose, Danos has continuously evolved and expanded to serve its customers. This year, the family-owned and managed company celebrates 75 years as a leading service provider to the energy industry. With nearly 2,500 employees, Danos services approximately 150 customers across 17 states.

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he Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. “We’re less than a month away from the start of our hurricane season, so now is the time to get ready,” said Clint Robichaux, director of distribution operations and reliability for Cleco Power. “Louisiana’s proximity to the Gulf Coast makes us prone to hurricanes, so our best defense is preparation.” Researchers are predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Colorado State University (CSU) provides a yearly forecast and has forecasted 19 named storms. Of the 19 storms, CSU expects nine of them to become hurricanes and four to become major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). According to CSU, an average season is one with 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. “One hurricane can change your life,” said Robichaux. “These storms can cause extended power outages, significant property damage and loss of life. Preparing now could help keep you and your loved ones safe.” Over the past two years, Louisiana has been severely impacted by a total of four hurricanes – Laura, Delta and Zeta in 2020 and Ida in 2021.

Below are steps you can take to prepare for the 2022 hurricane season: Prepare a storm kit. Gather supplies you might need during a power outage, including cash, batteries, battery-powered radio to receive news media updates, flashlights, canned food, manual can opener, bottled water, medication and a first aid kit. You should have 1 gallon per person per day. So a family of four should have a minimum of 12 gallons of water stored in case of emergency. Review your insurance policies. Contact your insurance company or agent and ask for an insurance checkup to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage for property damage. Take pictures or video of the inside and outside areas of your home or business for potential insurance needs. Also, home and renters’ insurance typically don’t cover flooding, so inquire about flood insurance, if needed. Develop an evacuation plan in case you have to evacuate. Find out if you live in a flood-prone area and plan where you would go and how you would get there. Also, plan ahead for medical or special needs

and pets. In Terrebonne Parish, you can determine your evacuation zone here:http://tohsep.com/Evacuation Test your generator to make sure it’s working. Portable generators, when used correctly, can provide backup power to your home or business in the event of a power outage. Always operate your generator according to manufacturer instructions and in an open, well-ventilated area. You can find more information on forming your hurricane readiness plans at www.getagameplan.org.

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Local businesses should also take steps to prepare themselves for emergencies. If your organization is vulnerable to hurricanes, it is important that you understand your risk, develop a preparedness and mitigation plan, and take action. Doing so will not only increase the safety of employees and customers, but it will help you remain in business after disasters, such as tropical storms and hurricanes, strike. Maintaining business continuity is important. When you are able to continue operations after a disaster, you

also improve your community’s ability to recover. Business continuity planning must account for all hazards (both manmade and natural disasters). Plan in advance to manage any emergency situation. Assess the situation, use common sense and available resources to take care of yourself, your coworkers and your business’s recovery. Carefully evaluate internal and external operations to determine which staff members, materials, procedures and equipment are absolutely necessary to keep the business operating. • Talk to Your People - A solid business emergency plan only works if everyone on your team is aware of the plan and the actions they need to take. Include people from all levels in emergency planning. • Promote Preparedness Encourage your employees and their families to: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. • Crisis Communication Plan Detail how you will be in contact with employees, customers and others during and after a disaster.

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BY THAD ANGELOZ energy, whether it be oil and gas, wind, or anything else that may emerge. What we agree on is there’s a place for all this energy when it comes to fulfilling the needs of America as we move forward into the 21st century and beyond.” Chiasson has sat on numerous task forces examining the state’s future as it relates to offshore wind. This participation has given Chiasson a unique perspective in learning more about why the state and particularly Port Fourchon are well suited to be a “hub” for the development of offshore wind in the Gulf region. “We know the interest is there,” Chiasson said. “Our central location is key for us because when you are developing and constructing the various implements that go on and into the turbine structures it

is important to be positioned appropriately to the source region where these potential wind farms will sit. To us, no place better accomplishes this than Port Fourchon.” Tenants and users of Port Fourchon, including Edison Chouest Offshore have already participated in offshore wind projects in other locations around the country with ECO also beginning construction of the first Jones Act Wind Farm service vessel. One key development that occurred in late March was the passage of a wind energy expansion bill by the Louisiana House of Representatives. Republicans Joe Orgeron of Larose and Jerome “Zee” Zeringue of Houma coauthored the proposal that would allow up to 25,000 acres for a wind energy lease in state coastal waters.

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rom its founding in 1947 in Larose, Louisiana, Danos has continuously evolved and expanded to serve its customers. This year, the family-owned and managed company celebrates 75 years as a leading service provider to the energy industry. With nearly 2,500 employees, Danos services approximately 150 customers across 17 states. From humble beginnings, in 1947, Allen Danos Sr., a descendant of south Louisiana farmers, borrowed $2,000 to start a small tugboat company with his brother-in-law, Syriaque Curole. The entrepreneurialminded duo established Danos and Curole, which later became Danos, purchased their first vessel, the Yoyo, and contracted their first customer, Gulf Oil (which later became Chevron). They kept their overhead low – their wives kept the financial books for the start-up operation, and they conducted business from the Curole kitchen table. The men were proud to be able to provide for their families while creating job opportunities for their community. During the 1950s, Danos added crew boats to its tugboat inventory and began providing labor gangs at the request of Gulf Oil. In 1957, just ten years after the company was founded, Syriaque Curole passed away leaving the company reins with Allen Danos Sr. The 1960s brought steady growth as the company added a new customer – Tenneco Oil Company (which later became Chevron) – and two new service lines – coatings and shorebase labor – to meet the developing needs of its customers.

In 1970, Allen Danos Sr. passed away, leaving the family business to his sons, 24year old Allen Jr. and 21-year old Hank. Not easily intimidated, the Danos boys took the helm of Danos and purchased ownership from the Curole family. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, the second-generation owners grew alongside the company. They both served in the armed forces through the Army Reserve and National Guard, respectively, while successfully leading Danos through many significant milestones. The brothers acquired new customers – Shell, LOOP and Esso (which later became Exxon); added two additional service lines – construction and fabrication; and built the first self-elevating lift boat. While all of these accomplishments are important, the most significant achievement during this chapter of the company’s history was undeniably the beginning of Danos and Curole’s culture of safety. The culture of safety evolution began in the late 1970s when the company began tracking TRIR, hired its first dedicated full-time safety representative, and made a commitment to provide proper training to ensure employee safety on the job. The 1990s brought great expansion in the international market. The company deployed a fleet of liftboats to work for Chevron in West Africa and sent production operators to work for Arco China in the South China Sea. In addition to the international opportunities, the company expanded their shorebase business. The 2000s ushered in change, along with new opportunities and accolades for

Danos and Curole. Allen Danos Jr. retired, the company’s liftboats were sold, and after graduating from college and gaining years of domestic and international oil and gas industry experience, Hank’s sons, Eric, Paul and Mark, joined the family business. Danos received numerous customer, industry and government awards in recognition of the company’s industry-leading culture of safety. The company continued to grow its customer base, and in 2010, began working with British Petroleum, managing a significant portion of the Macondo response. In 2012, the company expanded its operations to include work in the North American shale plays; expanded its services to include scaffolding, environmental services, instrumentation and electrical; and, with the opening of a new deepwater access fabrication facility, added large-scale fabrication to its capabilities. Today, the third generation of the Danos family is at the helm of the growing organization. From a small tugboat company, Danos has grown into a trusted strategic partner for oil and gas operators around the globe. Danos offers onshore and offshore customers an extensive range of integrated services, including: production workforce, fabrication, construction, intelligent integrated materials solutions, project management, coatings, automation, instrumentation and electrical, scaffolding, shorebase and logistics, mechanical maintenance, regulatory compliance, power generation, valve and wellhead. Danos has 2,500 employees, with 9 offices

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in Louisiana and Texas and operations across in the Gulf of Mexico and North American shale plays. Looking ahead, the company plans to continue adding service lines, expanding into renewable energy and increasing operations to meet the needs of its customers. Throughout the past seven decades, one thing has remained the same at Danos: an unfaltering commitment to values, safety and overall results for its clients. CEO Paul Danos credits the company’s longevity to three generations of leadership upholding an unwavering commitment to shared values. “When I reflect on the key to Danos’ sustained success, I think about our values of integrity, safety, service, respect and improvement. These founding principles have guided the company for 75 years. Although we’ve said them in different ways over the years, they are the core of who our organization is today,” says Danos. Throughout 2022, Danos will be celebrating with a 75th Anniversary Road Show. The company will host a series of events in Louisiana and Texas to honor and thank employees, customers and the many partners who have been integral to the organization’s success since 1947. In addition, company employees have pledged to volunteer 1,947 hours to nonprofit organizations in honor of the Danos’ founding year. As for the company’s future in the everevolving energy industry, Danos says, “While many of our established service offerings remain vital to the transitioning industry, we are also actively expanding our capabilities to ensure we remain in step with our customers.” In recent years, the expansion has included significant advancements in technology-based solutions, delivering improved workforce capacity and employee skill development and an automated warehouse management system that improves operational efficiency and increases customers’ returns. Danos adds, “We are excited about the future and the growing number of opportunities to deliver the ‘Danos difference’ to new and established customers.”

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igher education is often criticized for not evolving to address changes in business environments. As a result, business schools are sometimes accused of producing graduates who lack the necessary skills to meet specific workforce needs. The result is a reduction in value creation for both industry and students. One means of overcoming these deficiencies is through partnerships between academia and industry. In a time of decreased funding and increased competition, partnerships are an increasingly critical part of higher education’s role in enhancing its economic and societal impact. An example of such an industry-academic partnership is the Maritime Management Concentration in the College of Business Administration at Nicholls State University. The program is the result of a cooperative endeavor to develop a program to meet industry-specific needs. These win-win relationships enhance value for graduates, employers, and the College. Graduates are exposed to knowledge most relevant to the industry, which ultimately positions them to exploit opportunities that might not otherwise exist. Additionally, their knowledge often allows them to command higher compensation. Employers “win” as graduates are better able to meet specific workforce needs which enhances productivity and reduces training costs. The College of Business Administration “wins” as this niche program differentiates us from other business schools in the state. In addition, we’ve established extraordinary relationships with industry. This has allowed the College to enhance our students’ learning environment in ways that would not otherwise be possible. The development of this Maritime Management Concentration serves as a model for establishing successful industry-academic partnerships to meet the needs of external stakeholders. These partnerships create significant value, especially when the relationship has the following characteristics. • Driven by the strategic planning process of the college or university. Since these initiatives require significant capital, dedication by faculty, and the commitments of external stakeholders, the academic institution must firmly establish their legitimacy. A partnership driven by the strategic planning process ensures greater expectations of commitment by all and fewer obstacles to resource procurement. Additionally, SUCH initiatives tend to better meet the needs of local and regional economies.

• Not solely dependent on the academic institution for ideas and/ or human capital. Clearly identifying needs allows for planning on how to secure necessary resources. As a result, partners can openly identify their planned contributions and subsequent action plans, which decreases the implementation time of the partnership. • Built on joint commitment and involvement. Successful relationships are built on establishing a “we” mindset. Communicating the benefits for all partners (i.e., establishing the win-win relationship), along with clear deliverables, translates into commitment. Deliverables (e.g., number of graduates or skills taught) result in a clear delivery agenda and more time to execute the plan. • Established a leadership structure and a champion for the partnership. An effective leader, assists in legitimizing the relationship by giving it a “face”. A primary role is to maintain momentum throughout the formulation, implementation, and maintenance stages of the collaborative effort. Additionally, the champion will assist with overcoming potential inflexibilities between partners as they relate to different mindsets, communication styles, and expectations. • Designed with contingencies built into the relationship. Participants must identify the greatest potential ‘shocks’ to the relationship and develop contingencies on how to manage them. For example, one potential weakness of the maritime concentration is the possible turnover of the highly-specialized talent from industry tasked to teach the courses. As such, the Maritime Management program director consistently establishes relationships with industry professionals who are qualified to step into instructor roles. Establishing industry-based “bench-depth” of talent is crucial to the survival of the program. The College of Business Administration is extremely is proud of the win-win relationships developed through the collaborative efforts of industry and higher education. The pursuit of mutually beneficial objectives has allowed the Maritime Management Concentration to consistently produce graduates prepared to meet the needs of maritime and maritime related firms. A true testament to the success of the Maritime Management program is industry’s eagerness to hire/ retain our graduates, and our graduates’ accomplishments as they progress through their careers.

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BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATED THE COMPLETION OF FIRST TWO HOMES BUILT FOR HURRICANE IDA VICTIMS IN DULAC

THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF THIBODAUX REGIONAL WELLNESS SPORTS COMPLEX Thibodaux Regional celebrated the opening of the Sports Complex with two days of food, sports events, and health presentations. The state-of-the-art Sports Complex is situated on approximately 12 acres behind the Wellness Center. The expansion features multiple sports and wellness venues that complement services offered at the adjacent Wellness Center. “The Sports Complex (Phase II) further exemplifies Thibodaux Regional’s leadership and continued commitment to the region,”

says Greg Stock, Thibodaux Regional CEO. “The new facilities will enhance our current sports and wellness programs while providing opportunities to work with community partners in utilizing the facilities as well as host outside events and tournaments potentially increasing the economic impact to our area.” Sports and wellness venues include a multi-purpose field and track, beach volleyball courts, tennis courts with a viewing stand, a basketball court, and a recreational pond.

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Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) and the Greater New Orleans Foundation joined residents, state and parish leaders, and nonprofit partners to celebrate the completion of the first two homes built in Dulac through the Foundation’s Hurricane Ida recovery programs. The homes were made possible through many sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners. One of the partners is Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) who built the homes thanks to an $850,000 grant from BCF’s Bayou Recovery Fund for Hurricane Ida Relief, which includes a $300,000 matching grant from Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Hurricane Ida Disaster Response & Restoration Fund along with support from the Governor’s Hurricane Ida Relief and Recovery Fund, plus other donors.

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Governor John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the St. Mary Levee District for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bayou Chene Floodgate. The permanent structure will prevent Atchafalaya River backwater flooding from impacting St. Mary, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Martin,

Assumption, and Iberville parishes. “This region has relied on temporary measures to prevent backwater flooding since the 1970s,” said Gov. Edwards. “With the completion of this decades-long effort, the people of St. Mary and the five surrounding parishes can rest easier knowing they’re protected by a permanent flood control

structure. I applaud the collaboration between CPRA and the St. Mary Levee District that brought this important project to fruition.” The $80 million floodgate is an investment from CPRA using funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) and was built in partnership with the St. Mary Levee District.

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NICHOLAS WELLS NAMED LAFOURCHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Ochsner St. Anne Security Officer Nicholas Wells on being named Lafourche Chamber of Commerce’s Employee of the Year. Wells received the honor at the Chamber’s annual Employee Appreciation Crawfish Boil & Healthcare Expo. Wells was nominated by the Ochsner St. Anne executive team for his outstanding contributions to Ochsner St. Anne and the community during Hurricane Ida’s landfall and recovery. Wells is described as a kind, humble, and compassionate individual who is known throughout St. Anne for his warm demeanor and professionalism, as well as his commitment to the community as a volunteer fire fighter.

ENTERGY LOUISIANA HELPING GRAND ISLE BUSINESSES RECOVER WITH $10,800 GRANT Entergy Louisiana recently provided a $10,800 grant to a local nonprofit that supports Grand Isle property and business owners affected by Hurricane Ida. Friends of Grand Isle will use the grant from Entergy to help local businesses purchase equipment like freezers and ice machines that are needed for day-to-day operations and serving the community. This will spur economic development and promote tourism in one of the areas hit hardest by Ida. “Grand Isle is coming back following Hurricane Ida,” said Bob Stewart, Friends of Grand Isle vice president. “We’re thankful and encouraged to have partners like Entergy Louisiana who have not only helped our area recover through power restoration efforts, but also through charitable contributions like this one.”

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OCHSNER THERAPY & WELLNESS CELEBRATED RACELAND LOCATION Ochsner Therapy and Wellness recently celebrated its new location at 162 Acadia Park Drive in Raceland. Ochsner Bayou said the new facility aims to meet the therapy needs of patients in the bayou region in their pursuit of living their best lives. Ochsner Therapy and Wellness offers a comprehensive assessment, a customized treatment plan, and personal attention which, according

to the hospital, is everything a patient needs to return to the highest level of function possible. They tout skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams that work with children and adults that have lost functioning due to illness, injuries, developmental disorders, or simply the process of aging.

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HOUMA - TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CHAMBER EVENTS •June 9

– Learn How a Diversity & Inclusion Plan benefits your Business, Houma Chamber Office, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

•June 11 – Chamber’s Pop-Up Event,

Houma Chamber Office, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

TERREBONNE 200: MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT In honor of the Terrebonne Bicentennial Celebration Year, presentations will be conducted throughout the year in celebration of 200 years of prosperity and growth. The third presentation will be Military and Law Enforcement.

•June 16 – #SummerSocial Part 2: Diving

June 7, 6:00 p.m. Terrebonne Parish Main Library

•June 21 – General Membership

BIG GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Deeper into the Social Realm with Insights & Analytics, Houma Chamber Office, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Luncheon with the local delegation, Courtyard by Marriott, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration for #SummerSocial, a three part series on social media, is required, and lunch is optional. Sign up at https://linktr.ee/HoumaChamber.

LAFOURCHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

• TERREBONNE GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM

June 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Terrebonne Parish NAACP Youth Council, Observing and celebrating Juneteenth in our community. The annual event Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Event highlights to be determined.

June 19, 11 a.m. Dumas Auditorium

South Louisiana Veteran Outreach will host the Freedom Fest Crawfish Boil Cook-Off. The festival will include entertainment, food, a silent auction, live music, kid activities, a 50/50 raffle, and prizes for the best crawfish. South Louisiana Veteran Outreach serves the nation by honoring veterans and their families. The boiling team entry fee is $150 per team and vendor tents are also available. Corporate sponsorships are available at www.slvo.org/.

June 25, 11:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Fletcher Technical Community College

FOURCHON TARPON RODEO Providing college scholarships and school equipment for South Lafourche students, the Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo is filled with events for the entire family including live music, a cook-off, food, fishing craft vendors, an auction, raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $35 and include entry into the fishing tournament, a free ditty bag, a shrimp dinner and chances to win door prizes. Corporate sponsorships are available at https://www.fourchontarpon.com/ sponsor.

June 30 - July 2 Golden Meadow

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JUNE 2022 | BAYOU BUSINESS MONTHLY

The following business joined the Lafourche Chamber of Commerce:

Bayou Industrial Group will host their monthly general membership meeting with guest speaker. Meetings are held on the 5th Floor of Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center.

FREEDOM FEST CRAWFISH BOIL COOK-OFF

Pulmonology Care