SWLA Homegrown 2021 by Thrive Magazine

S O U T H W E S T

L O U I S I A N A

Your Guide to Thriving Local Businesses in our Region

Sponsored by

For 18 years, Thrive has focused on helping readers live a full, balanced and healthy life. The publication is distributed at no charge in over 600 businesses and racks located throughout Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Each issue, in its entirety, is also posted online, and read by thousands of people each month. Thrive currently reaches 90,000 monthly readers and growing.

Cheers to 18 Years! 4845 Ihles Road | Lake Charles, LA 70605 | 337-310-2099 4

Thrive

thriveswla.com 2021 - Annual Issue

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

S O U T H W E S T

L O U I S I A N A

Never has there been a year when Thrive Magazine has been more excited to share the stories of Southwest Louisiana businesses and celebrate their victories won through grit, determination, and resilience. As a regional business, Thrive understands the challenges this past year has forced local businesspersons to overcome – from a global pandemic to four federally-declared natural disasters in a nine-month span. In this 2021 issue of Homegrown, Thrive spotlights locally-owned businesses, whether they are back to business as usual, or still striving to rebuild and fully reopen. We applaud them and their efforts to come back even stronger. We thank them for their dedication to our community; and we thank our community for their support of local businesses.

Louisiana Strong! Sponsored by

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

NEW FLAVORS TO SIP AND SAVOR AT THE CELLAR The newly opened CELLAR at Crave offers a curated collection of fine wines, champagne, whiskey, bourbon, cheese and artisanal pairings along with tastings, classes and other unique events. Stop by, shop, sip and stay a while.

(337)430-4669 | 2801 Ryan Street, Suite 200 TheCellarAtCrave.com

Make any Day a Special Occasion with Crave CRAVE is a specialty food and gift store, specializing in premium olive oils & balsamic vinegars, cheese, wines and other fine foods. We also offer a variety of unique gift items and can help you create the perfect gift basket for any occasion.

(337)421-0040 | 2801 Ryan Street, Suite 100 crave-foods.com 2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Andreas Global COMING SOON!

(337) 419-1855 • 1919B Southwood Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605

GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP Perseveres through the Storms Tim Andreas and his team at Global Asset Management Group

have been providing financial advice to regional and international clients for 21 years. When the many storms of 2020/2021 challenged both their business and personal lives, Andreas and his team demonstrated the determined resilience that has come to define the Southwest Louisiana community. First, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the financial markets, threatening clients’ portfolios. But GAMG plans ahead for disruptions, makes provisions to manage risk, and protects their clients’ resources. “Our clients trust us,” says Andreas. “We have the ability to make portfolio changes and manage unusual circumstances in the market that benefits everyone.” In August 2020, Hurricane Laura decimated the GAMG office in the hardhit Capital One Building. Fortunately, the 8

homes of the GAMG team suffered only minor damage; but initially, they were all displaced, however through their commitment and dedication they worked from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. From there, they set up operations in Andreas’ living and dining rooms. In September 2020, after a team-building trip to Conroe, Tx., they found a temporary workplace. In early February 2021, heartbreak struck again when Don Clements, one of their trusted advisors, was tragically killed in a plane crash. “It is still so hard to believe,” Andreas says. “We still expect him to walk into the office with his boisterous voice and unique, comical personality. We still laugh and cry when memories are brought up.” Through all these overwhelming circumstances, GAMG has persevered. Andreas says their clients are a primary motivation for their courage. “Our clients are like family, and it is a joy for us to work with such wonderful people. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We’ve had clients from across the country and Thrive

around the world who check in with us and ask how Southwest Louisiana is doing; how we’re rebuilding and coming back. They still have us in their thoughts and prayers.” Tim was recently awarded a spot on the FORBES 2021 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list which spotlights over 5,000 advisors across America. He ranked number 15 in the state of Louisiana for 2021. “I am honored to be named among the thousands of advisors,” Tim said, “but particularly humbled to be listed in Louisiana’s top 15 and the only advisor recognized in Lake Charles.” Andreas has appeared on the FORBES Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for four consecutive years, ranking in the top 20 in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Andreas offers this advice to other entrepreneurs: “There are always opportunities to look within and change for the better. Use challenging situations in life to recreate yourself as an individual, and as a business person. We are more likely to form new habits when we clear away the obstacles that stand in our way. 2021 - Annual Issue

“We know many of our neighbors continue to struggle, putting homes back together after the storms. The resiliency of SWLA and the people who call this place home will continue to work towards a brighter future because we care for one another, focus on one another’s needs, and celebrate each other. We want to seize this moment and be a part of something new in this community. And we will continue to take your life and your investments

… FORWARD.“ Restructure your business model, get rid of existing, bad habits and create new, positive ones. Good habits happen when we set ourselves up for success. Imagine the person you want to be and strive to become that person. As tragic as this past year has been, we know the next chapter will bring new achievements and greater accomplishments. We will find our new corporate headquarters and continue to grow stronger and better. We plan to build a facility that gives back to the community – a landmark that makes Lake Charles proud and serves as a reminder of the confidence we have in this city.” In addition to his hopes and plans for GAMG, Tim Andreas is optimistic about the future of SWLA. “We know many of our neighbors continue to struggle, putting homes back together after the storms. The resiliency of SWLA and the people who call this place home will continue to work towards a brighter future because we care for one another, focus on one another’s needs, and celebrate each other. We want to seize this moment and be a part of something new in this community. And we will continue to take your life and your investments

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Global Asset. Management Group is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. *The 2021 ranking of the Forbes’ Best–in–State Wealth Advisors list was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in–person and telephone due–diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively and on a ranking algorithm that includes client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, and quantitative criteria (including assets under management and revenue generated for their

firms). Overall, approximately 32,725 advisors were considered, and 5,000 (approximately 15.3 percent of candidates) were recognized. The full methodology2 that Forbes developed in partnership with SHOOK Research is available at www.forbes.com. This recognition and the due–diligence process conducted are not indicative of the advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. Winners are organized and ranked by state. Some states may have more advisors than others. You are encouraged to conduct your own research to determine if the advisor is right for you. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. SHOOK does not receive a fee in exchange for rankings.

. . . FORWARD.“ 2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Healthy Image: Thriving for 19 Years Nineteen years ago, Kristy Armand and Christine Fisher were cheering together in a hospital parking lot. They had just landed their first client, and they weren’t sure what to do next. There was no business plan or start-up money – they barely had a name. What they did have was a shared vision, experience and a reputation for doing good, thorough work. That’s how Healthy Image began, and it’s been steady growth ever since. In 2007 they were joined by a third partner, graphic designer Barbara VanGossen. The three had worked together for years on various projects in their previous positions and were already a tightknit team. Healthy Image moved over the years from in-home offices, to a first small office, then to a larger office and expanding that space. In 2017, the agency built a new, permanent office building in Lake Charles. Today they serve over 120 local, regional and national clients. The 12 team members offer a full range of marketing services, including strategic planning, advertising, public relations, graphic design, corporate communication, video production, photography, social media

management, website development, event planning and more – basically anything a client needs that falls under the marketing or imagemanagement umbrella. As communicators, not just advertisers, the team works to tell each client’s story to the people who need to hear it, and there are many different ways to do that, especially with the growth in online media options. In January of 2020, Healthy Image reached another milestone with the addition of a fourth partner, longtime employee Shonda Manuel, who is a graphic designer and photographer. Nearly two years after starting Healthy Image in 2002, Armand and Fisher founded Thrive magazine as a small quarterly publication focused on topics for better living. With VanGossen’s help, it matured to a full-color, high-quality, award-winning monthly magazine distributed throughout Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Healthy Image has been recognized on the local, regional and national level for business growth and achievement, and while the recognition and awards are appreciated – and humbling – what matters

most to the owners and their team is knowing they are helping their clients achieve their goals. They love what they do and feel their success comes from helping others be successful.

For more information on Healthy Image’s services, visit eHealthyImage.com or call (337) 312-0972.

AWARDS AND HONORS: Small Business of the Year, LED (Louisiana Economic Development), 2012 Top 100 Small Businesses, US Chamber Blue Ribbon Award, 2013 Small Business of the Year, SWLA Economic Development Alliance, 2013 Small Business of the Week, US Congress, during National Women’s Small Business Month, 2016 2021 - Annual Issue

4845 Ihles Road, Lake Charles (337) 312-0972 | ehealthyimage.com Thrive

thriveswla.com

GrowingtotoMeet Meetthe theSafety Safetyand andTraining Training Needs Growing Needs SouthwestLouisiana Louisiana ofofSouthwest

Despite massive challenges this area has endured planning for future needs. These partnerships include in 2020 and 2021, our region is onhas theendured rebound and the City Lakeneeds. Charles and partnerships Sulphur’s rebuilding Despite massive challenges this area planning for of future These include effort, in 2020 and 2021,are ourready region onback the rebound the the CitySWLA of Lake Charles and Sulphur’s rebuilding effort,& our residents to isget to work.and The Chamber ALLIANCE and its Workforce ourdestruction residents are readyby to multiple get backweather to work.events, The along the Education SWLA Chamber ALLIANCE Workforce & caused Committee, Lakeand AreaitsIndustry Alliance destruction caused by multiple weather events, along Education Area Construction Industry Alliance with residual effects of COVID-19 restrictions, have (LAIA),Committee, Southwest Lake Louisiana Users with residualSWLAs effectsworkforce. of COVID-19 restrictions, have Southwest Louisiana Construction Users crippled Now faced with a severe (LAIA), Council (SLCUC), Calcasieu Parish School Board and crippled SWLAs workforce. Now faced with a severe (SLCUC), Calcasieu Parish School Board and housing shortage, over 13,000 civilian laborers have leftCouncil several other organizations committed to workforce housing shortage, over 13,000 civilian require laborersworkforce have left several organizations committed to workforce the area. Much of those remaining andother education. theskills area.training Much oftothose remaining require workforce qualify for readily available high payingand education. The multiplex design focuses on building workforce skills training to qualify for readily available high paying The multiplex design focuses on building workforce jobs. development through partnerships, maximizing jobs. To achieve long-term economic success, we must development through partnerships, maximizing efficiencies around workforce readiness programs To achieve long-term economic success,and we must efficiencies aroundthat workforce readiness create, attract, and retain an educated skilled and initiatives lower the cost ofprograms onboarding create, attract, and retain an educated and skilled and initiatives that lower the cost of onboarding workforce. From essential onboarding requirements, employees while expediting the process. Implementing workforce. Fromchecks, essential onboarding requirements, employees whilethat expediting process. Implementing background workforce readiness training technology focuses the on adult learning is also part of background checks, workforce readiness training technology that focuses on adult learning is also partCouncil of and customized badge security systems, the Safety the Safety Councils core operations. The Safety andCouncil customized badge security systems, the Safety the Safety Councils core operations. The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana (Safety Council) is invests between 10-20% of its gross revenue into Council of Southwest Louisiana (Safety between 10-20% of as its workforce gross revenue into evolves. committed to meeting the safety andCouncil) trainingisneeds invests upgrading technology training committed to meeting the safety and training needs upgrading technology as workforce training evolves. of our members and the community we serve. The Another aspect of the facility is that it is designed to of our members thecatalyst community we serve.connecting The Another aspectcategory of the facility is thatconditions, it is designed to as a Safety Counciland is the for workers withstand 4 weather acting Safety Council is the catalyst for workers connecting withstand category 4 weather conditions, acting as a after with employers’ needs, and its mission is to support, safe haven for emergency operations during and with employers’ andforms its mission is to support, haven for emergencyplans operations and after develop, and needs, enrich all of workforce readiness safestorms. Additionally, call forduring solar panels adding develop, and enrich all forms of workforce readiness storms. Additionally, plans call for solar panels adding as a way of making the workplace a more secure energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. as aenvironment. way of making the workplace a more secure energyThe efficiency and environmental Safety Councils core valuessustainability. present a major environment. The Safety Councils core values present major The Safety Council is expanding operations to meet opportunity that will eliminate barriersacurrently The Safety Council is expanding operations to meet opportunity that will eliminate barriers currently employers’ needs for a more skilled and adaptable hindering the Southwest Louisiana Community, employers’ needs for a more anddesire adaptable the Southwest Louisiana workforce, combined withskilled workers for economichindering while improving the safety andCommunity, surety of our citizens. workforce, combined with workers desire for economic while improving the safety and surety of our citizens. tells and career advancement. The Safety Council is The CEO of the Safety Council, Sarita Scheufens andtransforming career advancement. The Safety Council is The CEO of the Safety Council, Sarita Scheufens tellsare the adversity Southwest Louisiana has us, “Successful business development initiatives transforming the adversity Southwest Louisiana has us, “Successful business development initiatives are faced over the last 15 months into an opportunity; based on being able to adapt to circumstances and the faced over the last 15 months into an opportunity; based on being able to adapt to circumstances and the responding with plans for a new multifarious facility Safety Council specializes in bridging problems with responding with plans for a new multifarious facility Safety Council specializes in bridging problems with that offers a full service one-stop-shop onboarding solutions. We are in the business of putting people to that offers a full service one-stop-shop onboarding solutions. We are in the business of putting people to program for employers in this region. The facility is work and call on other organizations to partner with us program for employers in this region. The facility is work and call on other organizations to partner with us a 48,500 square foot multiplex to be located on the in making that happen.” a 48,500 square foot multiplex to be located on the in making that happen.” corner of Cities Service Highway and Highway 90. The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a corner of Cities Service Highway and Highway 90. The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a The site is in the heart of Southwest Louisiana’s non-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to costThe site is in the heart of Southwest Louisiana’s non-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to costIndustrial Base with 19 of 25 National and International effective services for our local community, industrial Industrial Base with 19 of 25 National and International effective services for our local community, industrial Industrial Facilities within a 5-mile radius - a landmark and business sectors. We have served the Southwest Industrial Facilities within a 5-mile radius - a landmark and business sectors. We have served the Southwest for Southwest Louisiana employment, development, Louisiana area since 1955. The Safety Council has for Southwest Louisiana employment, development, Louisiana area since 1955. The Safety Council has and employee onboarding. expanded the years to become a comprehensive and employee onboarding. expanded overover the years to become a comprehensive This project will provide new and enhanced educational and training resource for our community. This project will provide new and enhanced educational and training resource for our community. resources for workforce development through shared This region’s culture of economic growth will continue resources for workforce development through shared This region’s culture of economic growth will continue ideas with Industry and Contractors. The core of the as we promote Southwest Louisiana as a place to live ideas with Industry and Contractors. The core of the as we promote Southwest Louisiana as a place to live multiplex facility is designed to institute state-of-theand work. multiplex facility is designed to institute state-of-theand work. technology within its learning centers. Partnerships artart technology within its learning centers. Partnerships with higher learning being forged as part with higher learning areare being forged nownow as part of of

1201 Ryan Street, Lake Charles |Thrive 337-436-3354 | safetyswla.org 1201 Ryan Street, Lake Charles | 337-436-3354 | safetyswla.org 2021 - Annual Issue

Sarita Scheufens Chief Executive Officer Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana

48,500 square foot multiplex to be located on the corner of Cities Service Highway and Highway 90

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

CHAMBER

SWLA

Economic Development Alliance

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING TOGETHER by Amanda White

Running a business means being informed and active in its every aspect. Each business must have a working knowledge of taxes, the legalities related to its purpose, and HR regulations and payroll – even if you are a one-person business. It’s a lot. This is the main reason that Chambers of Commerce started to pop up all over the world. Pioneered in France in 1599, Chambers represented the common interests of their members. Today, the means and methods have changed, but not the needs met and overall purpose of a Chamber. One business owner cannot stop in the middle of their day to meet with people interested in starting a business in their town. They cannot mentor upcoming entrepreneurs, and they don’t have time to meet with local, state and federal legislators to advocate for pro-business legislation. It requires a collective effort. The Chamber SWLA and its umbrella organization – the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, serve the business community of our five-parish region and the area’s main economic development and business promotion organizations. 14

ADVOCACY As the “Voice for Business” in the region, The Chamber SWLA is one of largest advocates for Southwest Louisiana in Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C. The Picard Group has served as our public policy experts and consultants over the past years under the guidance of their Senior Director of State Affairs, Mike Michot. He is no stranger to the leaders of Southwest Louisiana. Michot served as State Senator and Representative over his 16-year legislative career and continues to easily navigate the corridors of the State Capitol championing Southwest Louisiana interests. Our legislative agenda is laid out prior to each year’s session and shared with all legislators. How votes went during the session is showcased at the Chamber’s Annual LegisGator Luncheon where an overview of the highs and lows of the session is given, U.S. and State legislators provide updates, and honors are awarded to politicians whose actions and voting records best helped Southwest Louisiana that year. Our upcoming LegisGator Luncheon will be held at L’Auberge Casino Resort on August 20, 2021. It is sold out at this time. Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

INFORMATION Gathering information from many different resources as well as in-house sources, the Alliance curates Southwest Louisiana business news and distributes it bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) to our members and other regional leaders. (You can sign up for the newsletter via our website at www.allianceswla.org.) A combination of information from governmental agencies and breaking business news and announcements, the e-newsletter does its best to provide up-to-date information and encourages members to share their insights, milestones, and events with fellow members. Our business community is stronger together and benefits when local businesses support each other. The e-newsletter also informs members about Alliance events and programs. Currently, the Alliance is hosting a series of nationally recognized 21st Century Business Forums (brought to the region through the support of B1 Bank and Suddenlink Business). The Alliance also offers programs like entrepreneurial training and Peer to Peer Roundtables for business owners through our regional business incubator.

THE POWER IS YOURS BEAUREGARD ELECTRIC CO-OP HAS

43,000 LOCAL OWNERS As an electric cooperative, Beauregard Electric serves some 43,000 member-owners. As one of our region’s oldest homegrown businesses, BECi has been powering Southwest Louisiana homes and businesses for more than 80 years.

BUSINESS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Like the aforementioned 21st Century Business Forum, recent Google-led programs and webinars hosted by the Alliance provide the business community the continuing education it needs to stay current on policy changes and business trends. In 2022, the Chamber and Alliance are putting together an impressive list of educational opportunities along with programs hosted by partner entities like McNeese State University’s Small Business Development Center and the Imperial Calcasieu Society for Human Resource Management. After a year of workshops and seminars being caught in limbo or moving online, the Alliance will be back in full-force, live and in-person as soon as it is safe to do so.

NEED MORE INCENTIVE? Your level of involvement in the Chamber and the Alliance is a personal and individual decision. Investment in the Chamber SWLA can be as basic as having information sent directly to your in-box and its legislative efforts for the business community on your behalf. Simply having the Chamber SWLA sticker in your front window increases your favorability and creditability rating among your clients by up to 44%, according to a research study by The Schapiro Group for Market Street. The lagniappe of membership comes from attending events and meeting new people. Networking may seem old school, but it still works; especially here in the South. Many members have forged business deals, met future clients, and nabbed that next great employee at a Chamber SWLA event. Options for networking are available for all types from the regular Business After Events (starting again in September), committees like Environmental Affairs, Technology and Small Business, and events like our Annual Golf Tournament (October 29 at Gray Plantation).

What can Chamber SWLA/Economic Development Alliance do for you? 2021 - Annual Issue

1-800-367-0275

www.beci.org

Serving clients in more than 30 practice areas including: • Banking & Finance • Commercial Litigation • Commercial Transactions • Construction Law • Employment Compliance & Litigation

• Environmental/Toxic Tort Compliance & Litigation • Hospitality & Retail Licensing and Compliance • Sports Law • Wills & Estates/ Successions

W W W.TAY L O R P O R T E R . C O M

BATON ROUGE 450 Laurel Street, Suite 800 Baton Rouge, La 70801 225.387.3221

LAKE CHARLES 145 East Street Lake Charles, La 70601 337.436.7787

Robert W. Barton Managing Partner Taylor Porter

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Bright

Despite th

Tonya Griffith,

Financial Group of W Advisors, offers a we in financial advising. career with A.G. Edw over 20 years ago. In Securities and A.G. E merged and were acq Despite Clouds Despite the the Clouds Fargo & Company in Tonya and her Tonya Griffith,2020, of the Griffith Tonya Griffith , of the Griffith Financial Group of Wells Fargo working and helping Financial ofwealth Wells Fargo Advisors, Group offers a of experience Advisors, a wealth experience in financialoffers advising. She of began her their comfortable offi in financial advising. She began her career with A.G. Edwards and Sons career A.G. Edwards Sons Building in Lake over 20with years ago. InOne 2007and Wachovia over 20 years ago. In 2007 Wachovia Securities and A.G. Edwards & Sons springby&ushered in a g Securities and A.G. Edwards Sons merged and were acquired Wells merged were acquired by Wells Fargo & and Company inthat 2009.shook Until early our econo Fargo & Company in 2009. Until early 2020, Tonya and her staff enjoyed 2020, Tonya her financial staff enjoyed working and and helping clients frommarkets; lat working and helping clients from their comfortable office in the Capital Hurricane Laura, a st their comfortable office in the One Building in Lake Charles. Capital But One Building in in Lake Charles. But windows spring ushered a global pandemic impressive spring ushered in a global pandemic that shook our economy and the that shook our economy and thebroughtand thr One Building financial markets; late summer financial markets; late summer brought Hurricane Laura, a storm that broke the the spirits of Southw Hurricane Laura, a storm that broke the impressive windows of the fated Capital impressive windows of the fated Capital One Building and threatened to break citizens. But Laura u One Building and threatened to break the spirits of Southwest Louisiana the spirits of Laura Southwest theLouisiana drive and determ citizens. But underestimated citizens. But Laura underestimated the drive and determination of these resilient people. the drivepeople. and determination of these resilient

FINDING Brightness Brightness

resilient people.

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

at that time,” she a a positive spin on these tragic events. “The Building Buildingwealth wealthtakes takes pandemic created an opportunity for me to get phenomenal peopl Building wealth takes Building wealth takes Building Building wealth wealth takes takes to know my clients on a more personal level,” circumstances. Th Building wealth takes hard work and passion. hardwork workand andpassion. passion. Tonya says. “It also allowed me to deepen my strong in helping o hard work and passion. hard hard hard work work and and passion. passion. hard work and passion. So should managing Soshould shouldmanaging managingit. it. relationship with our clients by getting to know daughter returned So should managing it. So So Soshould shouldmanaging managingit. it. it. some of their family members. Weathering the Laura came throug So should managing it. our neighborhood pandemic has added a dynamic dimension to debris, cut trees of our business.” just checked on on Several months after the hurricanes, Tonya Wealth Management | Investment | Re is what helped us t and other office personnel were able to enter Planning Wealth Management Investment Planning Re Wealth Management |||Investment Wealth Management Investment Planning Re motivated.” ||| Re the office and obtain a few personal items from Planning A year after Hurr what was once their office in the tower. Her Ashome successful as you are, we know there’s still more youis Financial Group also suffered substantial damage. She , of the Griffith Asinitially successful asyou you are, weknow know there’s still more you As successful as are, we As successful as you are, we know there’s still more you space. Wellsyou Fargo evacuated and temporarily relocated want to do. We’ve been helping ourthere’s clientsstill for more more than Wells Fargo personn to Florida where shebeen stayed with relatives want do. We’ve been helping ourand clientsand foroffice more tha want tototodo. We’ve helping our clients for more than want do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than 125 years, more Tonya sayscaring her faith is for what keeps her than spirits $1.4 trillion of their hardLate 2020 and well into 2021 gave way to Charles, and she c remained accessible totimes, clients. ealth ofLate experience Tonya says her faith is for what keeps her than spirits lifted during difficult times. “At God places 2020 andchallenges, well into 2021 gave way to several more yet Tonya’s mindset 125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion theirour hard 125 years, caring more $1.4 trillion ofofoftrust their hard125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion their hardlifted during difficult times. “At times, God places people inassets. your path that heknew knows you need Find out why so many people several more challenges, Tonya’s has been set on gratitude.yet She strivesmindset to put earned competently advise “As an advisor, I that the people I care people in yourshe path that“Ihe knows need . She began at that time,” adds. have metyou so many has beenher set Sheevents. strives “The to put a positive spinon ongratitude. these tragic earned assets. Find out why soeven many people trust our earned assets. Find out why so many our earned assets. Find out why so many people trust our hertrust focus remains at that time,” shewere adds. “I have met so many phenomenal people through these challenging most about depending onthem me, if people a positive spin on these tragic events. “The pandemic created an opportunity for me to getFinancial Advisors to help manage their wealth phenomenal people through thesespirit challenging circumstances. community’s is so very wards and Sons pandemic for melevel,” to get to know mycreated clients an on opportunity a more personal Financial Group of just toin talk. IThis called to to check on them, listen Financial Advisors to help them manage theirwealth wealth Advisors help them manage their Financial Advisors to help them manage their wealth circumstances. This community’s spirit is so very to strong helping one another. My husband and to know my clients a moreme personal level,” Tonya says. “It alsoon allowed to deepen my Financial with the care it deserves. strong in helping another. My husband and daughter returnedone to in Lake Charles theconversations day after will continue to ser Tonya says. with “It also megetting to deepen my relationship ourallowed clients by to know n 2007 Wachovia and participate whatever they daughter returned to Charles shared the dayhow after with the care deserves. the care itititLake deserves. with the care deserves. Laura came through. My daughter relationship our members. clients by getting to know some of theirwith family Weathering thewith our relationships, a needed have attogether, that time.” Laura cameto through. My daughter shared street how our neighborhood came cleared some their pandemic hasfamily addedmembers. a dynamicWeathering dimension the to Edwards & ofSons us today. our neighborhood together, cleared street debris, cut trees offcame of one another’s homes, and pandemic has added a dynamic dimension to Call our business.” community while th debris, cut trees off ofanother. one another’s just checked on one Helpinghomes, others and

tness

he Clouds

97340-v1 97340-v1 97340-v1 A1932 A1932A1932 97340-v1 97340-v1 A1932 97340-v1 97340-v1 A1932A1932 A1932

our business.” months after the hurricanes, Tonya Call us today. Call ushelped today. Call us today. quired bySeveral Wells Wealth Management | Investment |onRetirement just checked one another. Helping others is what us to persevere and remain Several months after thewere hurricanes, and other office personnel able to Tonya enter Planning Wealth Management Investment Planning Retirement Wealth Management |||Investment Planning |||Retirement Wealth Management Investment Planning Retirement is what helped us to persevere and remain motivated.” and other office personnel were able to enter the office and obtain a few personal items from n 2009.Wealth Until early Wealth Management Investment Planning Retirement Management |the |||Hurricane Retirement Wealth Management ||Investment Investment Planning Retirement motivated.” A year after Laura, and the Griffith the and a few in personal items from Planning whatoffice was onceobtain their office tower. Her Aswhat successful as you are, knowHer there’s still more you A year after Hurricane Laura,forand the Griffith Financial Group is still waiting a new office was their office in we thedamage. tower. home alsoonce suffered substantial She staffAs enjoyed Ashome successful asyou you are, we know there’s still more you As successful as you are, we know there’s still more you successful as are, we know there’s still more you Financial Group is still waiting for a new office space. Wells Fargo Advisors provided Tonya also suffered substantial damage. She initially evacuated and temporarily relocated The Griffith Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors want to do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than As successful as you are, werelatives know there’s still more you As successful as you are, we know there’s still more you As successful as you are, we know there’s still more you space. Wells Fargo Advisors provided Tonya and office personnel a storage facility in Lake initially evacuated and temporarily relocated to Florida where she stayed with and want to do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than want to do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than want to do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than 125 years, caring for more than $1.4 of their hardThe Griffith Financial Group ofLake WellsFargo FargoAdvisors Advisors The Griffith Financial Group Wells The Griffith Financial Group ofand Wells Fargo Advisors g clients from and office personnel a storage facilityof in Charles, and she continues to capably to Florida where she stayed with relatives and want todo. do. We’ve been helping ourtrillion clients for more than want to We’ve been helping our clients for more than want to do. We’ve been helping our clients for more than remained accessible to clients. 125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion of their hard125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion of their hard125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion of their hardearned assets. Find out why so many people trust our Charles, and she continues to capably and competently advise clients from her home. Yet remained accessible tomore clients. “As an caring advisor, Ifor knew that the people I care 125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion offocus their hardthan $1.4 trillion of their hard125 years, caring for more than $1.4 trillion of their hardCourtney Griffith fice in125 years, the earned assets. Find out why soeven many people trust our earned assets. Find out why so many people trust our earned assets. Find out why so many people our competently adviseonclients from her home. Yet hertrust remains moving forward. “Griffith “AsCapital an advisor, I knew that the people I ifcare most about were depending on me, Financial Advisors to help them manage their wealth earned assets. Find out why so many people trust our earned assets. Find out why so many people trust our earned assets. Find out why so many people trust our her focus remains moving forward. “Griffith Financial Group of on Wells Fargo Advisors Courtney Griffith Courtney Griffith Courtney Griffith most depending on them me, even if just toabout talk. Iwere called to to check on them, tomanage listen Financial Advisors to help them manage their wealth Financial Advisors to help them manage their wealth Financial Advisors help their wealth Financial Advisor with the care itindeserves. e Charles. But Financial Group of Wells will continue to serve our Fargo clients,Advisors strengthen just talk. I called to to check on them them, tomanage listen and to participate whatever conversations they their Financial Advisors tohelp help them manage their wealth Financial Advisors wealth Financial Advisors to help them manage their wealth with the care deserves. with the care deserves. with the care ititit deserves. Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Financial Advisor will to serve clients, strengthen 1 Lakeshore Dr Ste 1500 our continue relationships, andour assist our clients and and participate inatwhatever conversations they needed to have that time.” with the care it deserves. with the care it deserves. with the care it deserves. Call us today. our relationships, and get assist ouron clients and community while they back their feet.” globalCall pandemic needed to have at that time.” 1Lakeshore Lakeshore Ste1500 1500 Ste 1500 11Lakeshore DrDrLADrSte Callus ustoday. today. Call us today. Lake Charles, 70629 community while they get back on their feet.” Call Callus ustoday. today. Call us today. omy and the LakeCharles, Charles,439-9081 70629 Lake Charles, 70629 Lake LALALA70629 Office: (337) The Griffith Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Office:(337) (337)439-9081 439-9081 Office: (337) 439-9081 Office: Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com te summer brought TheGriffith Griffith FinancialGroup GroupofofofWells WellsFargo FargoAdvisors Advisors The Griffith Financial Group Wells Fargo Advisors The Financial TheGriffith GriffithFinancial FinancialGroup Groupofof ofWells WellsFargo FargoAdvisors Advisors The The Griffith Financial Group Wells Fargo Advisors Griffith Tonya Griffith, AAMS® Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ torm that broke theCourtney Courtney Griffith Courtney Griffith Tonya Griffith,AAMS® Tonya Griffith, AAMS® Courtney Griffith Tonya Financial Advisor First ViceGriffith, President -AAMS® Investment Officer http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ Courtney Griffith Tonya Griffith, Courtney Griffith Tonya Griffith, AAMS® Tonya Griffith, AAMS® FinancialAdvisor Advisor Financial Advisor FirstVice Vice President -Investment Investment Officer First Vice President -Investment Officer Financial First President -AAMS® Officer 1Courtney Lakeshore DrGriffith Ste 1500 Accredited Asset Management Specialist s of the fated Capital1Financial Financial Advisor Financial Advisor First VicePresident President -Suite Investment Officer Advisor First Vice --Investment Officer First Vice President Investment Officer 1Lakeshore Lakeshore DrSte Ste1500 1500 1Lakeshore Ste 1500 Accredited Asset Management Specialist Accredited Asset Management Specialist DrDr Accredited Asset Management Lake Charles, LA 70629 One Lakeshore Drive, 1500Specialist 1Lake Lakeshore Dr Ste 1500 1Lake Lakeshore Dr Ste 1500 Accredited Asset Management Specialist 1Office: Lakeshore Dr439-9081 Ste 1500 Accredited Asset Management Specialist Accredited Asset Management Specialist Charles, LA 70629 Charles, LA 70629 OneLakeshore Lakeshore Drive, Suite1500 1500 One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1500 Lake Charles, LA 70629 One Suite (337) Lake Charles, LADrive, 70629 Lake Charles, LA70629 70629 Lake Charles, LA 70629 One Lakeshore Drive, Suite1500 1500 Charles, LA One Lakeshore Drive, Suite One Lakeshore Drive, Suite 1500 reatened to break Lake Office: (337)439-9081 439-9081 Office: (337) 439-9081 Lake Charles,LALA LA 70629 Office: (337) Lake Charles, 70629 Lake Charles, 70629 Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com (337) 439-9081 Office: (337)439-9081 439-9081 Office: (337) 439-9081 Lake Charles, 70629 Office: (337) Lake Charles, LALALA70629 Lake Charles, 70629 Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com (337) 439-9081 (337) 439-9081 Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com (337) 439-9081 http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com u NOT Investment and Insurance Products: tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com FDIC Insured u NO Bank Guarantee u Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com (337) 439-9081 Courtney.K.Griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com (337) 439-9081 (337) 439-9081 west Louisiana http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com http://www.thegriffithfinancialgroup.com/ tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com tonya.griffith@wellsfargoadvisors.com https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith uuuNOT uuuNO u Investment andInsurance Insurance NOTFDIC FDICInsured Insured NO Bank Guarantee Investment Bank Guarantee Investment Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee Wells Fargo Advisors isand aand trade name usedProducts: byProducts: Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered brokerhttps://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/tonya.griffith underestimated uAll u MAY Lose Value Investment and Insurance Products: u NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee LLC. rights reserved. Wells Wells Fargo Fargo Advisors Advisors isisaisatrade atrade trade name name used used bybybyWells WellsFargo FargoClearing ClearingServices, Services,LLC, LLC,Member MemberSIPC, SIPC,aaregistered aregistered registeredbrokerbroke Wells Fargo Advisors name used Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, broker uu Investment andInsurance Insurance NOTFDIC FDICInsured Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Investment NOT NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Investment Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value uuu uuu mination of these Wells Fargo Advisors isand aand trade name usedProducts: byProducts: Wells FargouClearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2015 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. LLC. AlluAll AllNO rights rights reserved. reserved.uuuMAY LLC. rights reserved. uu Investmentand andInsurance InsuranceProducts: Products: uuuNOT NOTFDIC FDICInsured Insured Bank Guarantee MAYLose LoseValue Value Investment NO Bank Guarantee Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value

LLC. AllFargo rights reserved. Wells Fargo Advisors atrade trade name used Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, aregistered registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate Wells Fargo &Company. Company. © 2015 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Advisors name used Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate Wells Fargo © 2015 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Advisors isisaisatrade name used bybyby Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, aaregistered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate ofofof Wells Fargo &&Company. © 2015 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. LLC. rights reserved. LLC. AllAll rights reserved. Wells Wells Fargo Fargo Advisors Advisors isisaisatrade atrade trade name name used used bybyby Wells Wells Fargo Fargo Clearing Clearing Services, Services, LLC, LLC, Member Member SIPC, SIPC, aaregistered aregistered registered broker-dealer broker-dealer and and non-bank non-bank affiliate affiliate ofofof Wells Wells Fargo Fargo &&Company. &Company. Company. © 2015 © 2015 Wells Wells Fargo Fargo Clearing Clearing Services, Services, Wells Fargo Advisors name used Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate Wells Fargo © 2015 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, CAR-0219-03813 LLC. LLC. AllAllAll rights rights reserved. reserved. LLC. rights reserved. CAR-0219-03813 CAR-0219-03813 CAR-0219-03813 CAR-0219-03813 CAR-0219-03813 CAR-0219-03813

2021 - Annual Issue

1424 Ryan Street, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70601 1424 Ryan Street, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Thrive thriveswla.com 17

Top 50T Practice i n th e U.S. P op 50 Home Grown in Lake Charles

Local Nurse Practitioner Hannah Grogan, top Practitioner Local Nurse injector injector at Renaitre: A Williamson Cosmetic at Renaitre: A Center, isCenter celebrating her success after opening , is celebrating he in 2017.in Since joining Williamson Cosmetic 2017. Since joining Center inCenter 2020, they have beenin named 2020, one of they hav the Top 50 accountsT in the country50 by Allergan, the op accounts in th the maker of Botox,maker Juvederm, and Coolsculptthe of Botox, Juve ing. Hering mission .has always been to empower Her mission has alw women and support the local community, women andandsupport the believes believes Renaitre’s success stems Renaitre’s from her suc strong “homegrown” team of“homegrown” providers that strong te share thisshare vision and deliver a unique type of this vision and de aestheticsaesthetics care to their clients. “ We’re commitcare to their cl ted to providing the to best possible outcomes and ted providing the best being your life-long partneryour for beauty andlife-long aesbeing partn thetic care. Your results arecare. our reputation.” Your results thetic

Botox • Filler • Chemical Peels • Coolsculpting • Scelerotherapy • Facials • Skin Care • Lasers • Botox • Filler • Chemical Peels

5656 Nelson Rd, Suite C-1 337-508-2559 renaitrelakecharles.com 5656 Nelson Rd, Suit 18

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Growth of Over $100 Million in Deposits and Assets in 2020, Reaching Over $300 Million in Both $330

$320 $310

$300

$290

$280 $270 $260

$340

Lakeside Bank has Unprecedented Growth

$320 $300 $280

Come Grow With Us!

$260 $240

MILLIONS

$220

Assets Deposits

$200 $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 2011

2014

2017

2020

Our Customers Are Our Greatest Asset!

Lakeside’s deposits grew from $189.5 million to $308.1 million while assets grew from $215.7 million to $336.8 million during 2020. This tremendous growth was achieved despite the bank being faced with the Covid-19 crisis and two major hurricanes.

B o a rd o f D i re c t o r s

Mike Veron

Roy Raftery, Jr.

Willie Landry Mount

Robert Piper

Senator Ronnie Johns

Bill Roberts

James Boyer

Keith Duplechin

Joe Thomas

Vince Gagliano

2021 - Annual Issue

Main Office & Oak Park in Lake Charles

Rusty Stutes

Westlake

Sulphur | MYLKSB.BANK Thrive

thriveswla.com

JJ_LC_THRIVE_hlfpg,HmgrwnAug2021_JJExt_LC,DeRdr-THRIVE_hlfpg,4c_AUG2021 7/21/2021 10:54 AM Page 1

Louisiana Owned, Customer Focused, Results Driven

We’re Louisiana HOMEGROWN and Shielding What’s Near and Dear for... ...Over

6 0 years !

EXTERMINATING

Tim Broussard Robert John, Jr.

Termites, Pests & Mosquitoes Robert John, Sr.

JJEXT.COM

Robert Lewis John, III

Call for a FREE MOSQUITO consult! Lake Charles 474.7377 • DeRidder 4 63. 4 57 4

1955

66 Celebrating

Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union’s focus is on our members. Our goal is to provide our members with lowcost, high-quality finan cial services in a friendly, personal environment.

1984

years of service

The credit union was established on June 9, 1955, by and for employees We haveofmade excep The Board of Directors Olin Chemical Plant in Lake Charles, over theto change the agreed LA, employees of the credittional union progress and bylawsour to allow more people years in expanding both employees’ immediate families, to become members of the services and keeping credit union, and became for Olin Mathieson Lake Charles up with the demands of multi-SEG a designated Employees Federal Credit Union based institution. was issued. technology. We could

1955

2004

Your Community Credit Union! If you live, work, worship or attend school in Calcasieu Parish, you are eligible for membership!

2011

On February 15, 2011, Access of Louisiana FCU was granted community charter and membership was extended to individuals On February 15, 2011, who live, work, worship or attend school in

2011

The credit union was In October 2004,9,the established on June credit union merged Access of Louisiana 1955, by and106 forFCU and in Local employees Olinlocation. membership and their immediate families.FCU was granted gained itsofthird community charter Chemical Plant in Lake not have achieved such The Board of and membership was Charles, LA, success without you- the Directors agreed to extended to employees of the change the bylaws to members and our individuals who live, credit union and both allow more people to volunteers. work, worship or employees’ In August 2017, the The credit union continued to expand On February 1, 2009, Olin become members of a end school in immediate membership by merging the families, West Employees LC Federal In Octobercredit 2004, union merged the credit union, and Credit Calcasieu Parish in an organiza LC Municipal Calcasieu Cameronwhen Hospital (WCCH)on the credit union became a designated addi to current Federal Credit Olin cer ﬁcate changed the credit union’s name to Olin of name change to formally Credit Union into operation andfor expanded merged in Local mul -SEG Union into operation. Employees LC Federal Credit Union and change the based credit union’s name the Board of Directors Mathieson from 7 to 9 Lake volunteers ﬁeld of membership 106 FCU and toinstitution. Access of Louisiana Federal in October 1993. This became its 2nd and their immediate Charles Employees gained its third to join the credit union. Credit Union. location in the community families. Federal Credit Union loca n. was executed. www.access.coop

1970

1984

1993

2009

2004

2017

New in 2020!

1993

1970

2009

Our new Main Office is now open! In November 2020, our newest location opened in Downtown credit union February 1, 2009, Lake CharlesOnatMarch 519 Kirby Street, drive-thru and night drop services. On ATM services 13, 1970, a offering lobby, The available at our to our Main Office in Lake Charles. is LC nued to expand con OlinAccess Employees ficate of location approvaland coming soon cer Sulphur growing! Youwas willfiled seeto several and more are Credit on theUnion membership by products and services Federal amendnew the faces in our offices way. Come grow with merging the West submi ed a cer ficate charter andus! bylaws of of name change to Calcasieu Cameron the credit union. The Lake Charles: Lake Charles • Sulphur 337-533-1808 www.access.coop Federally Insured by NCUA formally change the Hospital (WCCH) Credit approved cer ficate 3109 Common Street, credit union’s name to Union into opera on changed the credit Suite 103 Access of Louisiana and expanded the union’s name to Olin

Sulphur: 4400 Maplewood Drive (ATM, Drive Thru)

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

REAL ESTATE

is a Flavin Family Tradition At Flavin

, we are all about family. And that is exactly how we started. What began as a small family business in 1976 has grown into one of the most trusted and successful real estate firms in Louisiana. A longstanding Louisiana tradition rooted in family and client satisfaction, Flavin Realty is firmly committed to professional service and deep industry expertise, a commitment demonstrated in the selection of our associates. But our team did not start out as large as it is today. It began with Bill Flavin and Ed Blankenship – two friends who saw an opportunity to utilize their talents in sales and construction to benefit those in the Lake Charles area.

THE EARLY DAYS Bill Flavin, a dual Irish and American citizen, moved to Lake Charles in 1972 with his wife, Marilyn, and their eight children. A Midwest native, Bill found his way to Southwest Louisiana because of his job with a chemical company. A few years later, the company wanted to transfer him again, this time to Buffalo, New York. But by then, Lake Charles was home. In 1976, Bill left his job with the chemical company and, in partnership with friend and homebuilder Ed Blankenship, launched what was then known as Blankenship Realty.

2021 - Annual Issue

THE FLAVIN FAMILY TRADITION

NEW SERVICES AND GROWING THE FAMILY

Initially, Ed and Bill decided to use the Blankenship name because it was more well-known. But they always planned for Bill to take over. Two years in, he bought the company, and Flavin Realty was born. In 1980, Flavin Realty welcomed its second generation when Bill’s son, Dan Flavin, joined the business. In 1990, Dan took his turn in ownership and purchased the company from his father. In 1995, his brother Tim, who had successfully worked in construction, joined in a leadership role. Together, the brothers expanded Flavin Realty until it was the No. 1 brokerage in Southwest Louisiana. In 2018, Flavin entered its third generation of family ownership. Before joining Flavin Realty, Dan’s son Beau was an insurance agent who also invested in real estate. With his success in the market, Beau’s family recognized him as an experienced, upcoming leader for the Flavin company. And the timing was serendipitous. Dan and Tim were ready to step back, and although many national franchises expressed interest in Flavin, they reached out to Beau. He purchased the company in 2018 with the mission of growth and diversifying the company’s business lines to better offer clients a comprehensive list of home services.

After adding property management and landscape services, Flavin began eyeing a geographic expansion. In 2020, they expanded the business’ reach to Baton Rouge. By the end of the first year, Flavin had a dozen agents working in the capital city. Each generation of the Flavin family has brought its own depth of knowledge and expertise to the business that ultimately made Flavin Realty what it is today. With family at the forefront of everything they do, the team ensures that each client feels as if they are a part of the Flavin family and is satisfied with their real estate services. And that, along with their extensive knowledge in the industry, is what has made Flavin Realty one of the top real estate companies in the state of Louisiana.

Thrive

thriveswla.com

SWLA JOBS & ECONOMY on the rebound

by Daniel Groft, PhD.

Hurricanes Laura and Delta made landfall almost one year ago. These storms caused unprecedented devastation in our region amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic causing unparalleled worldwide economic damage. The Lake Charles area experienced a large drop in economic activity as illustrated in the graph of employment. The storms caused billions of dollars in damage to housing, automobiles, businesses, and agriculture, and led to the relocation of many citizens. In just one month, the area lost over 8,500 jobs and the unemployment rate in the area shot up to 12.6% (the highest level since Rita).

We are fortunate that employment in the region is finally slightly above pre-storm levels and the unemployment rate has come down. This jobs recovery has been slow and steady. The area has also seen recovery in important economic variables such as gaming revenues, exports, and taxable sales. Nonetheless, there is a great deal of work left to be done. Many structures are still awaiting repair and numerous citizens remain displaced. Southwest Louisiana is still, along with the rest of the nation, some distance away from prepandemic levels of economic activity. The economic rebound has hit obstacles along the way. The area experienced an ice storm in February and a flood in May. The floods, severe storms, and tornadoes were declared a federal disaster on June 2, 2021 affecting not only Calcasieu but Lafayette and parishes in the Baton Rouge area. FEMA has approved over $9 million in individual assistance from almost 2,000 applications so far. Estimates from a report commissioned by Louisiana Economic Development bring to light more of the economic effects of this event. The overall economic damages to the entire state were estimated to be almost $319 million. As the rains dropped more than 12 inches of water in Calcasieu, the flooding caused interruptions in over 2,000 parish businesses affecting almost 25,800 employees.

Thrive

This caused a drop of almost $21 million in the parish’s gross domestic product. It was also estimated that 1,300 residential housing structures experienced damages amounting to almost $50 million. There were also severe damages to automobiles, commercial building structures, and agriculture. Southwest Louisiana has gone through unprecedented trials. While much of the coverage has justifiably been focused on pandemic and storm recovery, it must be remembered there was great damage caused to our region and state from these other events. In July, 2020, mayor of Lake Charles, Nic Hunter, was in Washington, D.C. requesting billions in Federal Supplemental Relief. This supplemental disaster relief has been called for from all in the state since the storms. The disasters we’ve experienced have caused billions of dollars in damage to all facets of the economy as well as widespread hardship in our lives. After all the challenges Southwest Louisiana has faced, the benefits of receiving this aid would be crucial in rebuilding back faster and better for the long-term. Dan Groft is Associate Professor of Economics at McNeese State University, the Director of the Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis (mcneesedrewecon.org), and an economist with the SWLA Alliance.

2021 - Annual Issue

Michelle Swift Corcoran, DDS,

Keeps Smiling

through a Challenging Year By summer, Dr. Corcoran’s business reopened, but again, not for long. Hurricane after 10 years serving Lake Area clients, Laura destroyed both her Oak Park and local dentist Michelle Swift Corcoran was Hackberry dental offices. The storm also eager to get back into her newly remodeled severely damaged her home. After being and expanded office space on Oak Park temporarily displaced, Dr. Corcoran and her Blvd. But the excitement was short-lived. family returned to Lake Charles. “I went back In March, Covid-19 forced the closure of to work fulltime in January 2021. By God’s dental offices. “I was pretty stressed at this grace, we found a rental house and a rental point. I was worried about my business, dental office, which were extremely hard to employees and family,” says Dr. Corcoran. “I come by at that time.” have three young children, ages six, five, and Then came a historic flood in May 2021. two. Daycares were closed and I was suddenly Dr. Corcoran describes that day: “It was just a stay-at -home mom for the first time in my a normal day at the office, with patient visits life. I have much respect for stay-at -home starting at 8:30 a.m. I had been so busy setting moms after the COVID -19 shutdown. That up my temporary location and getting my job is way harder than mine.” business back up and running, that checking the weather wasn’t even on my mind.

However, that day totally blew our minds. We got about five inches of water in the office. My staff, our patients, and I had to be rescued from the flood by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.” Despite the many challenges, Dr. Corcoran remains optimistic for the future. She found a larger office on W. McNeese St. and is currently renovating the space. “We plan to move in by the end of this year,” she says. “God has plans that I will never understand, but in the end, it always comes out much better than I could have ever planned. I am so excited to move into the new building. And our home is only a few months away from being repaired from the hurricane damage. Our family is healthy and happy, so all is well in our part of Lake Charles.”

Lake Charles’s Tim Andreas of

GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP Honored for Charitable Work with the Local Heart Foundation

Tim Andreas, President and CEO of Global Asset Management Group and Co-Founder of the Local Heart Foundation in Lake Charles, LA, received Honorable Mention in the 15th Annual Invest in Others Awards for his philanthropic contributions to the Local Heart Foundation. The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation established its awards program to recognize the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world. Financial advisors are nominated for actively giving back to nonprofits to improve their communities and make a difference in the lives of others. Hundreds of inspirational nominations for the

Invest in Others Awards were received this year and reviewed by a diverse panel of leaders in the financial services industry. Those earning Honorable Mention were selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration, and impact on a nonprofit and the community it serves. As Co-Founder of the Local Heart Foundation, Tim holds a leadership role within the foundation and volunteers over 20 hours of his time per month. He is involved in the day-to-day operations of the foundation and plays a large part in all fundraising events and board meetings. Tim is aware of each Application for Assistance that comes to the Local Heart Foundation from local heart patients and enjoys getting to know them and their families. He finds great joy in seeing the positive impacts his foundation has on the lives of heart patients in his community of Southwest Louisiana.

Founded in 2017 by Tim and Tammy Andreas, the Local Heart Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization works to promote a culture of compassion in and around Southwest Louisiana through fundraising efforts to directly impact and aid local individuals who are currently dealing with heart disease. Their mission is to inspire hope and improve the quality of life for heart patients and their families in the community of Southwest Louisiana by providing resources for overwhelming and unplanned financial burdens while undergoing treatment for heart disease. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Global Asset Management Group is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.This ranking is not based in any way on the individual’s abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Raymond James is not affiliated with Invest in Others Charitable Foundation or the Local Heart Foundation.”

(337) 419-1855 • 1919B Southwood Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605 2021 - Annual Issue

www.taylorporter.com

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Building a Legacy of Excellence

Alfred Palma LLC is one of Southwest Louisiana’s most respected full-service commercial and industrial general contractors. Our founder, Alfred A. Palma Jr., offers our clients over 60 years of experience in the construction industry. He founded Alfred Palma LLC in 1986, during a time when the regional economy was weak and chances for growth were limited. But he and his son James, who joined the company soon after it opened, defied the odds. 35 years later, Alfred and James, now co-owner and vice president, continue to lead the family-owned corporation. They specialize in large-scale projects, from churches and schools to industrial, hospitality and public facilities – and everything in between. Alfred Palma LLC has established a reputation for exceptional quality, innovation, and safety across the industry with their work on projects that will stand the test of time and be used and enjoyed for generations. Learn more about Alfred Palma LLC General Contractors at APalmaInc.com. 24

(337)Thrive 436-0830 | 422 7th St, Lake Charles 2021 - Annual Issue

SUDDUTH & ASSOCIATES, LLC Sudduth and Associates has a storied history in Southwest Louisiana. James E. “James” Sudduth, III’s grandfather, James E. “Jim” Sudduth, worked in public service for 50 years (including as mayor of Lake Charles from 1965-1973) and later opened an economic consulting firm. James’ father, James E. “Bo” Sudduth, II, used the family name for property management and development. After graduating from law school at Louisiana State University, James Sudduth, III aspired to return to his Southwest Louisiana roots and establish a path of his own through Sudduth and Associates, LLC. Since opening Sudduth and Associates, LLC in 2015, Sudduth and Associates has staffed itself with attorneys and staff that collectively bring 100 years of legal experience to the residents of Louisiana and Texas. They specialize in a wide variety of law concentrations, but they focus primarily on Criminal Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Family and Domestic Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Worker’s Compensation. Following the devastation from Hurricanes Laura and Delta, and in an effort to help and protect the rights of the residents of Southwest Louisiana, Sudduth and Associates expanded its practice areas to include Hurricane Insurance Claims. Since this expansion, Sudduth and Associates has been able to successfully obtain payouts for its clients in order to assist them in their rebuilding efforts. Sudduth and Associates takes pride in its foundation and roots in Southwest Louisiana and looks forward to rebuilding together! Sudduth and Associates is located at 1109 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-480-0101 or see their website, www.saa.legal for more information.

1109 PITHON ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 337-282-9003 WWW.SSALEGAL 2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

SWLA RESILIENT

by George Swift

It’s no secret that the effects of Hurricanes Laura and Delta linger. You can see the impact as you ride throughout our region. There are literally thousands of homes and businesses still awaiting repairs. Settlements with insurance companies, lack of contractors, and back orders for building materials, windows, air conditioners, appliances, and furniture are keeping our area in recovery mode. While Louisiana and in particular, our five-parish region, await a federal disaster appropriation, rebuilding continues at less than a desired pace. However, the industrial outlook continues to provide hope for our region’s recovery.

Now, almost eleven months after Hurricane Laura devastated our area, the usual federal funding response has not taken place. Census figures are to be released in September, but an accurate picture of how many residents have left the area may not be known. A good barometer of population loss will be school enrollment. With over 8500 persons unemployed and over 11,500 positions open in our five parishes, there are jobs available for everyone. Wages have gone up as well as prices on goods and services. The state discontinued the $300 weekly unemployment enhancement at the end of July 2021 which should encourage folks to return to the workforce. Training programs are available, some with scholarships at SOWELA , McNeese, and

ABC School. The new M.J. Foster Promise Program passed by the legislature will, starting next year, provide scholarships for adults over 21 wishing to retrain at our technical community colleges. Many residents are hindered by the lack of affordable housing. Long term recovery plans from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will be revealed soon and implementation of that plan is absolutely necessary for our region to make a full recovery. The Chamber SWLA continues to push our Louisiana Congressional Delegation to find a way to pass the $3 billion Disaster Relief Appropriation as requested by Governor Edwards and supported by our local officials. These funds are essential for housing and strengthening our infrastructure for the future.

Thrive

Recently, some major projects are taking shape which give credibility to the belief that despite massive hurricane damage, our region is on the rebound. In Beauregard Parish, one of the first major industrial announcements in over forty years was made. Canfor Corporation will build a $160 million state-of-the-art lumber mill at the Louisiana Economic Development Certified Site at the Beauregard Regional Airport in DeRidder. This facility will create 130 jobs and 385 indirect jobs. This is the first project for the airport which should lead to more industrial expansion on the 1,100 acre mega-site. Another Canadian company, Interfor, has announced plans to re-open the shuttered Georgia Pacific Lumber Mill in DeQuincy which will bring jobs to that area.

2021 - Annual Issue

Chennault Industrial Airpark had the groundbreaking for a new air cargo facility which Chennault officials believe will open the door to diversification. Tellurian exercised its long-term lease option with the Port of Lake Charles. The company is taking the necessary steps to prepare for the Driftwood LNG construction which will result in over 6,500 construction jobs and about 400 operational jobs. Other LNG projects are moving toward final investment decision. Governor John Bel Edwards was recently in Westlake for the groundbreaking of a new $170 million plant for BioLab, which had burned after Hurricane Laura. BioLab manufactures chlorine tablets and was such a major player in the industry that its destruction contributed to a shortage of chlorine tablets for pools nationwide. BioLab will retain 30 jobs, add over 70 new jobs and create over 230 indirect jobs when the plant is complete in spring of 2022. Governor Edwards also attended the groundbreaking of Port Wonder, a collaborative public-private effort shepherded by Mayor Nic Hunter. This $20 million showplace will house

Russell Castille

the Children’s Museum and a science and nature center to be operated by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This project should be a catalyst for further lakefront development, according to Mayor Hunter, who began his second term July 1. Adjacent to Port Wonder will be a restaurant overlooking the lake and operated by Crying Eagle Brewing Company. With over 90,000 vehicles passing daily along I-10, this development should entice folks to stop and increase our area’s tourism. The Isle of Capri construction is underway with the new land-based casino scheduled to be opened by this time next year. The Lake Area Industry Alliance expects over 3,000 additional construction jobs will begin in October as existing industries conduct heavy maintenance, which was delayed by COVID-19. While recovery continues as residents and businesses deal with rebuilding issues, our region is exhibiting strong resilience. At the Alliance, we are currently working with several industrial prospects and potential commercial and residential developers so the interest in our area is high.

Opportunity is here despite the hardships we are enduring. Southwest Louisiana is our home and we want our children and grandchildren to stay here. This region is valuable to our nation with agriculture, timber, chemical products and energy production. We cannot afford to let the partisan bickering in our nation’s capital keep us from recovering. We not only want to recover, we want to build back stronger and better than before. Future generations depend on it. George Swift is the President/CEO of SWLA Economic Development Alliance

We Mean Business. Will Henning

Eric Mire

Kyle Duplantis

Logan Fontenot

BUSINESS BANKING SERVICES

Our expert team of financial professionals makes business banking easy. First Federal Bank should be your first choice for business loans and cash management solutions, no matter the size of your business. Come on over for the tools to help you profit. (337) 433-3611 | www.ffbla.bank | 2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

STEPHEN VIDRINE, owner, ten years of experience in the industry

YOUR PREMIER LEADER IN ALL THINGS TECHNOLOGY

SAVIT Solutions was formed here in SWLA with the goal of being “THE PREMIER LEADER IN ALL THINGS TECHNOLOGY.” We provide you with premier services with the most up-to-date technology that delivers premium value to your business or home. SAVIT Solutions does not just deal with the everyday go-to tech, we find solutions that are catered to your budget and goals. We look far and wide to find the best solution. When you work with SAVIT Solutions, we believe in creating a partnership with your business. We don’t want to just be your IT support; we want to become a part of your business and fully understand the innerworkings to ensure that we can provide you with the best equipment and support for your specific company needs. We understand that your company must stay up and running during your business hours. Therefore, SAVIT Solutions works with your business and schedule to ensure any down time is outside of your business hours – even if its past ours. We are here to make certain your business is always running at 100%. We strive to integrate and design systems that will seamlessly connect and grow with your company. As your business grows, we will be here to help lead and support you for years to come.

At SAVIT Solutions, we are your one-stop-shop for all your technology needs. Whether you need a simple cable, or a full infrastructure build-out, we can get you the equipment and team to fully integrate and install your equipment. Here at SAVIT Solutions we don’t have contracts – ever! We believe that the partnership we create with your business will sustain your growth with us. SAVIT Solutions does not need to lock you down into a multiyear contract. We believe in our services and quality so much that you can leave at any time with a 30 days’ notice. We do this for many reasons. The major reason is that our work and customer service are top notch. We also know firsthand that, at times, businesses may struggle. Without contracts, you can simply put a hold on your account and resume your services at any time free of charge. If you want to switch options to better accommodate your budget, we can do that, too. This allows you to make financial moves that are smart for your business. If you are interested in seeing what we can do for your business or home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love meeting new customers and discussing your goals to make your tech life easier.

SAVIT Solutions

337.312.4045 | 225.327.2700 | info@savitsolutions.com 30

savitsolutions.com

Thrive

@SAVITSOLUTIONSLLC 2021 - Annual Issue

SECURITY

MSP (MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER)

FIREWALLS, ANTIVIRUS, MALWARE AND RANSOMWARE

Don’t have the budget for a full-time technician? Having issues now and want to prepare and prevent future issues? Let us manage your IT infrastructure to make sure your company stays running 100%, all the time. We will take your systems and infrastructure and manage all of your tech-related items for a set monthly fee. The combined experience of our staff gives you the ability to have everything you need without hiring someone in-house. Additionally, if something breaks or malfunctions, we will get it repaired timely and efficiently. With this service, you will be billed monthly and be able to call us at any time.

Features

We provide the best endpoint protection with Sophos Intercept X and Sophos XG firewalls providing a fully synchronized endpoint and firewall protection of your core network and any satellite offices.

• Endpoint Detection & Response • Anti-Ransomware • Deep Learning Technology

• Exploit Prevention • Managed Threat Response • Active Adversary Mitigations

*new projects are not included

PHYSICAL SECURITY STRUCTURED CABLING Business growing? Cluttered networking closet? New construction? Whether you need an upgrade or a completely new install, we can take care of it. You will have a comprehensive infrastructure that will serve a wide range of uses and allow all the elements of your telecommunications to be located neatly and conveniently in one place.

PHONE SYSTEMS We provide a 100% VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service that allows you to take your phones anywhere in the world and handle phone calls as if you were at your desk in the office. Our phone system also provides an application for controlling your extension on your cell phone from anywhere you have cell reception or WiFi. When you place a call the caller ID will show up as the company’s number – not your personal number. The application also allows for transferring calls to other users in your network and texting clients through the business number. 2021 - Annual Issue

CAMERAS AND ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS Whether you’re looking to protect your property or ensure the safety of your staff, we can provide high-quality surveillance systems that can be accessed anywhere in the world and will suit any lifestyle or business. These systems offer components like live monitoring and advanced motion alerts – conveniently accessed from your cell phone, laptop or any mobile device. We also perform access control such as door locks and badge entry. Require verification to enter a gate, door, or other entry point so you know only authorized people are entering your place of business or restricted areas.

AUDIO VISUAL CONFERENCE ROOMS, DISTRIBUTED TV SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATION Whatever your audio-visual needs are, we can meet them. With our help, you can have the virtual meetings of your dreams, incorporate multiple video streams, be able to control all your devices from one location, or even automate your audio-visual process. We can create beautiful acoustics in your space; helping you get the best out of your system. We offer a full range of services in audio, video, broadcast, lighting, and more. Thrive

thriveswla.com

SEED

challenges can lead to opportunities CENTER BUSINESS INCUBATOR

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” -Albert Einstein

In times of recession or crisis, entrepreneurs will always find a way. Examples of businesses that were launched during the Recession, 2008-2009, are Square, Slack, WhatsApp, Venmo, Groupon, Airbnb, Uber and others.

As Southwest Louisiana is still in the midst of rebuilding, it is a great time for potential entrepreneurs to finally follow their passions and create their own opportunities. Have you ever had an idea for a new and improved way to deliver a product or service? Have you noticed that you need to travel out of town or order something online because you can’t find it locally? Maybe it is time to look into the SEED (Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial & Economic Development) Center Business Incubator. Historically, 87% of companies that graduate from a business incubator are still in business five years later. The SEED Center Business Incubator, a member of the International Business Incubation Association, offers single office, double office, warehouse, and open modular space for people

Thrive

looking for a space to work closely with other entrepreneurs in a co-working environment. If you are a start-up in the pre-revenue stage, or you’ve been operating your business out of your home, the incubator program helps entrepreneurs reach their goals with business training, start-up office space, access to business equipment, and services that are usually too expensive for a new business. Clients receive coaching, counseling, managerial and technical services, along with the opportunity to network with other emerging businesses. Whether you are a home-based business or a startup ready to take the plunge into launching your own business, the Incubator has just the place for you where you can minimize your risk, lower your overhead, and increase your potential for success.

2021 - Annual Issue

Hear Well. LIVE BETTER.

Experts in Hearing Healthcare Acadian Hearing is a team of leading experts in hearing and balance care serving Southwest Louisiana with two clinics in Lake Charles. Originally founded in 1986, we’ve been helping our patients with hearing and balance needs for over 32 years. We’ll work with you to find the best solution based on your budget, level of need and lifestyle.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

The SEED Center Business Incubator is operated by the SWLA Economic Development Alliance and is the only recognized Business Incubator in the region by the InBIA and the Louisiana Incubation Association. To tour the facility and see if the Incubator is the right fit for you, contact Adrian L. Wallace at awallace@allianceswla.org.

• Hearing Aids • Hearing Evaluations • Balance Assessment/ Management • Tinnitus Treatment • Pediatric Audiology • SoundGear Hunter Protection

• Industrial Hearing Screenings & Protection • Musician’s Earplugs & Monitors • Hearing Aid Accessories & Services

AcadianHearing.com 337.436.3277 MAIN LOCATION 555 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., Ste. 104 SOUTH LOCATION 2626 Country Club Rd.

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Resources available to Incubator clients: • LED’s Small & Emerging Business Development Program • DiSC Workplace and Leadership Coaching • Growth Wheel, an interactive and online coaching program specific to your business needs. • Peer to Peer Roundtables • Seminars & Workshops • Chamber membership • Accounting • Cash flow management • Computer training • Website design • Human resources • Marketing assistance • Legal services

Near or far, our team will help you get there with personalized moving services. Our moving services feature:

• Inventory management • Entrepreneurial training and more…

337-602-6189

info@bayouservices.com 2925 Industrial Avenue, Lake Charles

bayou-services.com Reliable Document Storage & Shredding, a partner of Bayou Services, is a full service records and information management company serving Southwest Louisiana.

rdssnow.com 34

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Always

AlON-CALL ways AlON-CALL ways

for SWLA ON-CALL ON-CALL for SWLA for SWLA for SWLA

Since1993, 1993,Southwest SouthwestCall Call Center’s Center’s mission mission and Since and purpose purpose has hasbeen beento to be

be on-call so their customers do not have to be. company provides on-call soand their customers do not have to be. TheThe company customer Since1993, 1993,Southwest SouthwestCall Call Center’s Center’s mission mission purpose has been to Since and purpose has been to be customer support services to businesses throughout Southwest support services to businesses throughout Southwest LouisianaLouisiana and the be on-call so their customers do not have to be. company provides and the ofThe the US – all day, anytime, everypurpose day. on-call so their customers do Since not have toSouthwest be. The company customer Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and has been to rest of therest United States – all day, every day. 1993, Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to be customer support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company provides From answering phone calls, email messages and everything in support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the on-call soTraditional theirpurpose customers do not have to be. The company customer Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and has been to answering is not theycan do.streamline From dispatch to email to Since 1993,rest Southwest Center’s mission and purpose has been toallthroughout be and ofCall theStates US – all day, anytime, every day. between, Southwest Call Center monitors business customer support services toservice businesses Southwest Louisiana ofthe therest United – all day, every day. support services toand businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the voice mail even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest Callin be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company provides communications. Businesses no longer have to worry about responding and rest ofto the USand – all day, anytime, every day. on-call so their customers not have toofthe be. The company customer rest the United States – all day, every day. From answeringdo phone calls, email messages everything in Center streamline their business communications. a timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your customer support toCall businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana Traditional answering service is From not all theycan do.inquiries From dispatch tomessages email toand everything answering phone calls, email in manner. support services toservices businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and between, Southwest Center monitors streamline business customer’s are responded tothe consistently and in a timely Traditional answering service is not all they do.Call From to email to The Lake Charles-based call center is committed todispatch providing “business voice mail and even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every day. between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline business The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business communications. Businesses no longer have to worry about responding in rest of the United States – all day, every day. voice mail and even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest Callin as usual” service during disaster events or weather-related emergencies. communications. Businesses no longer have to worry about responding as usual” service no matter what is going on – from hurricanes to Center to streamline their business communications. a timely manner our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remote agent staff From answering phonebecause calls, email messages and everything in Center to streamline their business communications. mandated or stay-at-home orders; a timely government manner because our evacuations agents are working to makeSouthwest sure yourCall Traditional answering service is responded not all theyto do. From dispatch email to the24/7 and volunteer-based ride-out crew tomanner. keep community covered with customer’s inquiries are consistently and in atotimely Center finds a are way. The company has provided uninterrupted service to it’s between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline business customer’s inquiries responded to consistently and in a timely manner. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business uninterrupted service. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business business clients since 2005. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business voice mail and even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest Call The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business communications. nodisaster longer have to worry responding inI T I O Bto as U S IBusinesses Ntheir Eno S S Pcommunications. Ievents TC H Cabout Owhat M PtoE T– from N ON-CALL asusual” usual” service during oron weather-related emergencies. Southwest Call Center is events committed usual” service disaster oron weather-related emergencies. service matter what is going –during from hurricanes asasusual” service no matter is going hurricanes to Center streamline business Southwest Call Center is committed to a timely manner because ourdoesn’t agents are working 24/7 to make sure your toevacuation treating their right by The Even an evacuation stop them. The have acustomers remote agent staff Even an doesn’t stop them. haveCall a remote agent staff Call for SWLA government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest treating their customers right by answering responding tocommunity every incoming contact and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community covered with customer’sCenter inquiries are responded to consistently and in a timely manner. and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the covered with Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to every call professionally, taking an accurate Center finds aacustomers way. The company has provided service to it’s Sincehas 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to beBusiness To araise money to start your new business, give your best pitch atThe the 9th Annual finds way. The company provided uninterrupted service touninterrupted it’s from client’s customer professionally, be on-call so their do not have to be. company provides The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business on-call soand their customers do not have to be. The company customer uninterrupted service. Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission purpose has been to message and delivering it according to their uninterrupted service. Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to be business clients since 2005. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business customer support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana Pitch competition. In the last eight years, winners have been awarded over $250,000 in accurately and dispatching it as per our support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the business since 2005. be clients on-call so their customers do not have to be. company provides and rest ofThe the US – all day, every day. day. on-call so their customers do not have toofthe be. The company customer specifications –anytime, all day every rest the United States – Center all day, every day. usual”service service during disaster events or weather-related emergencies. Southwest Call iseverytime. committed client’s instructions cash and prizes. Pitchers can compete in from the High School, College, Technology, and General customer support services to throughout Southwest Louisiana asasusual” no matter what is going on – hurricanes Southwest Call Center is businesses committed From answering phone calls, email messages everything in support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the andto Southwest Call Center is committed to Traditional answering service is not all they do. From dispatch to email to to treating their customers right by and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every day. between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline business Business categories. Winners in each category will receive $5,000. The competition will take Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remote agent staff Southwest Call Center is committed to rest of their the United States – all day, every day. voice mail629 and even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest Callin to treating customers right by government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call SBusinesses Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles communications. no longer have to worry about responding treating their customers right by answering responding to every incoming contact From answering phone calls, email messages and everything in Center to streamline their business communications. place on October 18, 2021. Applications must be received by September 30. This event is only a timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your treating their customers right by answering and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community covered with Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to 337-310-2435 ltosouthwestcallcenter.com Traditional answering service is1993, not all they do. From dispatch email to responding to every incoming contact every call professionally, taking an Since Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to beto between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline business Center finds a way. The company has provided uninterrupted service it’s customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently andaccurate in a timely manner. from a client’s customer professionally, be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company provides possible through the generous support of our sponsors like Sasol and Capital One Bank. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business voiceprofessionally, mailCall andCenter’s even conference calling; businesses usecall Southwest Callin tocustomer on-call their customers do can not have tocenter be. The company every call taking an accurate The Laketo Charles-based providing “business Sincefrom 1993,Southwest mission and purpose has been to communications. Businesses noso longer have worry about message and delivering itisorcommitted according to their uninterrupted service. Since 1993, Call Center’s mission and purpose has been toresponding be aSouthwest client’s customer professionally, customer support services to businesses Southwest Louisiana usual” service during disaster events weather-related emergencies. accurately and dispatching it per our services to businesses throughout Louisiana and the asasusual” service no matter whatthroughout isSouthwest going on –as from hurricanes to business since 2005. to streamline theirsupport business communications. aCenter timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your be clients on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company provides Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remote agent staff Call and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every day. message and delivering it according to their on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company customer government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest specifications –ride-out all day every day. Southwest rest ofit theas United States – all day, every day. Since1993, 1993, Southwest Since 1993, Call Center’s mission and accurately and dispatching per our client’s instructions everytime. and volunteer-based crew tomanner. keep the community covered with customer’s inquiries are responded toCenter consistently and in amessages timely Applications are now being accepted app.reviewr.com/s1/site//SEEDIncubator21. Since Southwest CC Since 1993, Southwest Center’s mission and purp purp customer support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana finds aat way. The company has provided uninterrupted service toCall it’s Southwest Call Center is committed From answering phone calls, email and everything in support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business uninterrupted service. specifications – all day every day. business clients since 2005. Traditional answering service is not all they do. From dispatch to email to The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business be on-call so their custo Since 19 be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The client’s instructions everytime. andofthe rest of the US –service all day, anytime, every day.or weather-related between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline business Call Center is committed to so their custome on-call souse their customers doon-call not have to be.Since The 199 com rest the United States – all day, every day. as usual” during disaster events Call Luther Center is emergencies. committed voice mail and Southwest even conference calling; businesses can Southwest Callin toSouthwest treating their customers right by as usual” service no matter what is 629 going – Call from hurricanes to to Son Martin King Hwy, Lake Charles communications. Businesses no longer have worry about responding Center is committed to customer support servic be on-ca customer support services to businesses throughout toSouthwest treating theirbusiness customers right by staff Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remote agent From answering phone calls, email messages and everything in Center to streamline their communications. support services to busin on-call so support services to businesses throughout Southwe government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call a timely manner because our agents areby working 24/7 to make sure your treating their customers right answering treating their customers right by answering responding tocommunity every contact 337-310-2435 lincoming southwestcallcenter.com Traditional answering service is not all they do. From dispatch to email to responding toSouthwest incoming contact and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the covered with 629 Severy Martin Luther Hwy, Lake Charles and the rest of the US – between, Call Center monitors can streamline business custome and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every day. every professionally, taking an accurate customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently andit’s in a timely manner. Center finds a way. King The company has provided uninterrupted service to from a call client’s customer professionally, rest of the United States rest oftothe United States – all day, every day.support s The Lake Charles-based call center isaccording committed providing “business voiceprofessionally, mail andbusiness even conference businesses canand use Southwest Call message delivering it to uninterrupted service. everya communications. call taking an accurate The Lake Charles-based call center committed to providing “business accurately and dispatching itisas per our Businesses nocalling; longer have to worry about responding intheir clients since 2005. andof the 337-310-2435 l professionally, southwestcallcenter.com from client’s customer asusual” usual”service service during disaster events oron weather-related emergencies. specifications –what all day day. as no matter isevery going – from hurricanes to phon rest th client’s instructions everytime. From answering phone calls,From emailanswering messages and Center to streamline their business communications. Southwest Call Center is committed a timely manner because our agents government are 24/7 to make sure your Evenworking an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remote agent staff Call message and delivering it according to their mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Traditional answering se Traditional answering service is not all they do. From Southwest Call Center is committed to Since 1993, Southwest Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purp accurately and dispatching it as per our to treating their customers right by 629 Sand Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles between, Southwest Cal From a between, Southwest Call Center monitors can stream and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community covered with customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently in a timely manner. Since 1993, Southwest CC Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and pur Centerby finds a way. The company has provided uninterrupted service to it’s treating their customers right answering 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business responding to every incoming contact uninterrupted service. voice mail and even con Tradition specifications – all day every day. voice mail and even conference calling; businesses ca business clients since The Lake Charles-based call centertaking is committed to 2005. providing “business be on-call so their custo Since 19 be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The communications. Busine between communications. Businesses no longer have to worr client’s as instructions everytime. every call professionally, an accurate socommunications. their custome on-call so their customers doon-call not have tostreamline be.Since The 199 co from a client’s customer professionally, usual”service service during disaster oron weather-related Southwest Call Center is emergencies. committed as usual” no matter what events is going – Call from hurricanes to to Southwest Center to the voice ma to streamline their business message and ittoSouthwest according to Center their is committed Since1993, 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has bb aCenter’s timely manner becaus Since 1993, Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to commun aCenter timely manner because our agents are working 24/ customer support servi be on-c customer support services to businesses throughout accurately anddelivering dispatching itThe as per our treating their customers right by Since Southwest Call mission and purpose has Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to be Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. have a remote agent staff support services to busi on-call so support services to businesses throughout Southwe government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call specifications – all day every day. treating their customers right by answering be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company provides Center responding tocommunity every incoming contact client’s instructions everytime. on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company cu Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company customer customer’s inquiries are a timely and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the covered with customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently an 629 S Martin Luther Hwy, Lake Charles and the rest of the US –Ttm custome and the rest oftosupport the US –Call all day, anytime, every day. every professionally, taking an accurate Center finds a way. King The company hasfrom provided uninterrupted service to it’s customer support services to businesses throughout Southwes be on-call so their customers do support not have to be customer support services businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana a call client’s customer professionally, rest of the United States rest of the United States – all day, every day. services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisian on-call so their customers do not have to be. support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the The Lake Since 1993, Southwest Center’s mission and The Lake The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to C pt message it and according to their uninterrupted service. accurately anddelivering dispatching it as per our The Lake Charles-base custome Since 1993, Southwest 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake and Charles The Charles-based center isCharles-based and rest of support the US –services all day, anytime, every day. customer support services tocommitted businesses throug of the US –Lake all day, anytime, every day. business clients since 2005. rest ofthe the United States –call all day, every day. to businesses throughout Sou rest ofthe therest United States – has all day, every day. and the 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com Since 1993, Southwest Ca specifications – all day every day. to providing purpose been toduring be on-call so their customers From answering phon rest of th client’s instructions everytime. From answering phone calls, email messages and as usual” service during The Lake as usual” service disaster events or weather-re andof the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every 337-310-2435 southwestcallcenter.com Southwest Call Center is lcommitted From answering phone calls, email messages and everythin rest the United States – all day, every day. From answering phone calls, email messages and everything in usual” service matt The La asdo usual” service no matter what istoall going on –no from hd be on-call so their custom what is goin not have to be.allThe company customer support Traditional answering se Traditional answering service isso not all they do.customer From dispatch Traditional answering service is not they do.streamline From dispatch email to Traditional answering service isas not they do. From Call Center is committed on-call their between, Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline busin From answering phone calls, email message between, Southwest Call Center monitors can business toSouthwest treating their customers right by to Even an evacuation doe as usual Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a re 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles between, Southwest Ca From between, Southwest Call Center monitors can stream government mandated as government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home voice mail and even conference calling; businesses can usecan Sou Traditional answering service is not allusual” they do. voice mail and even conference calling; businesses canSouthwest use Southwest Call services tocommunications. businesses throughout Southwest mandated treating their right by answering no longer have to worry about between, Call Center monitors communications. Businesses no longer have toBusinesses worry about responding in 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com customer support servic responding tocustomers every incoming contact voice mail and even con Traditio voice mail and even conference calling; businesses ctorese and volunteer-based rid Even an and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the comm to streamline their business communications. voice mail and even conference calling; busines Center to streamline their business communications. support services to busin communications. Busin between communications. Businesses no longer have to worr Louisiana and the rest of the United States all day, Southwest aCenter timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make communications. Businesses no longer have a timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your every call professionally, taking an accurate Center finds a way. The governm Center finds a way. The company has provided unint from a client’s customer professionally, to streamline their business communica and rest of the US –20 a Center to streamline voice m customer’s inquiries areand responded to consistently and in athe tim aCenter timely manner because our agents are workin customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently inthe a timely manner. Center to streamline their business communications uninterrupted service. and volu uninterrupted service. everyday. has provide message and it according to their Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has bb aproviding timely manner becaus Since1993, 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been commun rest of the United States aLake timely manner because our agents are working 24 business clients since Center fin business since 2005. accurately anddelivering dispatching it as per our Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and The Lake Charles-based call center is iscommitted Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and The Lake Charles-based call center The Lake Charles-based call center isto committed to providing “b The Charles-based callclients center is committed to “business Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has Since Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose has been to be The Lake Charles-based call center is committed topurpose providin customer’s inquiries are responded to consisten Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and purpose From answering phone calls, email messages 2005. specifications – all day every day. purpose has been to be on-call so their customers to providing “business as usual” service no matter purpose has been to be on-call so their customers uninterr committed to providing “business as usual” be on-call so their customers do not have to be. The company Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission an be on-call their customers do not have to be. The company provides Center as usual” service during disaster events or weather-related eme Lake Charles-based call center ishurricanes committe asso usual” service during disaster events or weather-related emergencies. client’s instructions everytime. on-call so their customers do not have tohave be. cu Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission an on-call soastheir customers do not have be. The company customer as usual” service no matter what isanswering going on –to from The Lake Charles-based call center isCente commi Southwest Call usual” service no matter what isto going on –The from hurricanes to business Southwest Call Center is committed customer’s inquiries are acompany timely customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently at be on-call so their customers do not be. The com •have Live agents available 24/7. do not have toto be.be. The company customer support what is going on - from hurricanes toThe government From phon do not The company provides customer no matter what is staff going on -be. from on-call so their customers do not have to compa and everything inan between, Southwest Call Southwe Even evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have agoing remote age asservice usual” service during disaster events oron weat Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have atheir remote agent customer support services to businesses throughout Southwe be on-call so their customers do not have to customer support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; So as usual” service no matter what isThe –be government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call Southwest Call Center isTf Southwest Call Center is committed to support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisian services toservices businesses throughout Southwest mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; on-call so customers do not have to be. support services to businesses throughout Southwest Louisiana and the Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and The Lake support to businesses throughout Southwest The Lake Charles-based The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to p hurricane to government mandated evacuations customer support services to businesses throughout Sou to treating their custome South Traditional answering se to treating their customers right by and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community cov Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The hav and ride-out crew to keep the community covered with support services to businesses throughout Southwest Lo The Lake Charles-bas custome monitors streamline business treating the Since 1993, Southwest C 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles The Lake Charles-based call center is committed t and the rest of the US –between, all day, anytime, every day. customer support services to businesses throu andofthe ofvolunteer-based the US –Center all day, anytime, every Louisiana and rest of the United States -can all day, Southwest Call Center finds aday. way. The company Center way. The company has provided uninterrupted government mandated evacuations or stay-atCenter finds athe way. The company has uninterrupted service to it’s Southwest Call Louisiana and the rest ofrest the United States -finds allprovided day,aday. of the United States –volunteer-based all day, every support services to businesses throughout Sou rest therest United States – has all day, every day. or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call Center Since 1993, Southwest C treating their customers Southwe treating their customers right by answering to providin purpose been to be on-call so their customers and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every day. uninterrupted service. and ride-out crew to keep the uninterrupted service. everyday. has provided service to its business clients since • Responsive to your customers’ as usual” service during The Lak responding to every inco to treatin as usual” service during disaster events or weather-re and the rest of the US – all day, anytime, every responding to every incoming contact rest of the United States – all day, every day. business clients since 2005. Center finds a way. The company has provided 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com business clients since 2005. communications. Businesses no longer have customers everyday. finds a way. voice mail and even con From phone calls, email messages and everythin rest of theeverything United States –service alltheir day, every day. From answering phone calls, email messages and in asclients usual” mat The La as usual” service no matter what is going on –no from h From answering phone calls, email answering messages 2005. uninterrupted service. be on-call custom communications. Busine is goi do not have to be. The company support From answering phone calls, email messages every call professionally treating every call professionally, taking an accurate Call Center isCall committed business since 2005. Southwest Call is committed towhat Southwest Call Center isabout committed Traditional answering service is not all they do. From dispatch Traditional answering service is not allSouthwest they do.streamline From dispatch to email to From answering phone calls, email messages and eve to worry responding inanswering acustomer timely manner every incom inquiries consistently and in aCenter timely and everything inan between, Southwest Call Southwest Center committed to to from aisso client’s customer on-call so their customer respondi Southwest Call Center monitors can streamline busi from abetween, client’s customer professionally, From phone calls, email message between, Southwest Call Center monitors can business Even an evacuation doe as usual evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a re Southwest Call Center is committed to Southwest Call is committed to andEven everthing in Center between, Southwest Call Center treating their customers right by responding to to treating their customers right by Southwest Call Center is committed Traditional answering service is not all they do. From disp to treating their customers right by Center to streamline the government mandated as usual” government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home voice mail and even conference calling; businesses can usean Sou Traditional answering service is not all they do. Center monitors can streamline business treating customers right byto treating their voice mailtreating and even conference calling; businesses can use Southwest Call mandated services toyour businesses throughout Southwest between, Southwest Call Center monitors streamline message and delivering every ca message and delivering ittheir according their because our agents are working 24//7 to make taking communications. Businesses longer have tocan worry between, Southwest Call Center monitors communications. Businesses no longer have to worry about responding in aconference timely manner because treating their customers right by answering Southwest Call Center is committed toabout their customers right by answering agents can streamline business communications. every incoming contact professionally, taking an manner. customer support servic accurately and dispatchi from acan cluar accurately and dispatching itno as per our responding to every incoming contact to treating their customers right by responding to every incoming contact customers right by answering responding to communications. Businesses no longer have voice mail and even calling; businesses can and volunteer-based rid Even an and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the comm Center to streamline their business communications. voice mail and even conference calling; busine streamline business communications. support services to busin communications. Businesses no have to worry ab notheir longer have toataking worry about responding Southwest Louisiana and the rest of the United States -longer all day, accurate message, and delivering it according to every call professionally, taking an accurate treating their customers right by answering every professionally, an accurate ayour timely manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make communications. Businesses no longer have to sure customer’s inquiries are responded to professiona aCenter timelyto manner because our agents are working 24/7 to make sure your Center finds a way. The governm Center finds a way. The company has provided unin every incoming contact every call professionally, to Businesses worry about responding in timely manner specifications – all day e message • Confidential counseling services, with specifications – all day every day. from a client’s customer professionally, responding to every incoming contact from a call client’s customer professionally, client’s instructions ever customer’s inquiries are accuratel client’s instructions everytime. to streamline their business communications. Center to streamline business communica in a timely manner because our agents are working their specifications - to alltheir everyday. message delivering itour according to their every call taking an accurate message and delivering it according to their because our agents are working 24//7 to make taking accurate from aday client’s customer and rest of the US – aCenter timely manner because agents are working 24/7 tora customer’s inquiries are responded consistently and in aacc tim timely manner because our agents are worki customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently and inthe aprofessionally, timely manner. uninterrupted service. and volu consistently and in aaand timely manner. to their uninterrupted service. and dispatching it as per our from aanof client’s customer professionally, accurately and dispatching itaccurately as per our everyday. has provide telehealth and phone sessions available • Stay in touch with your customers 24/7 to make sure your customer’s inquiries are specifica rest the United States business clients since 20 Center fiin“ business clients since The–The Lake Charles-based call center is iscommitted Since 1993, Southwest Call mission and Since 1993, Southwest Call Center’s mission and professionally, message and delivering it according sure your customer’s inquiries areLake responded to 2005. Lake Charles-based center The Charles-based call center isare committed to providing The Lake Charles-based The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business specifications allCall day every day. message and delivering itconsistently according to their specifications –Center’s all day every day. client’s The Lake Charles-based call center iscall committed to providin customer’s inquiries responded to consiste Since 1993, Southwest Center’s mission and purpose The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to providing “business client’s instructions everytime. customer’s inquiries are responded to andin accurately and dispatching it as per our client’s instructions everytime. specificatio The Lake Charles-base responded to consistently andcustomers in a timely manner. tospecifications their accurately and dispatching it as per our consistently and in a answering timely manner. Since 1993, Southwest Call mission and purpose From phone calls, email messages 2005. purpose been on-call sosotheir toThe providing “business as usual” service no matter purpose has beentoduring tobe be on-call their customers uninterr committed toCenter’s providing “business as usual” –to all day every day. as usual” service during disaster events or weather-related eme Lake Charles-based call center is committe usual”has service disaster events or weather-related emergencies. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to provid 24/7/365 no matter where you are. 629 S Martin Luther King 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles client’s instructions everytime. as usual” service no matter what is going on – from hurricanes The Lake Charles-based call center is comm Southwest Call Cente asas usual” service no matter what is going on – from hurricanes business Southwest Call Center is committed • Wide-range of training and development specifications – all day every day. The Lake Charles-based call center is committed to pr beKing on-call so customers do not have to be. The com as usual” service during d dodo notnot have toto be.be. The company customer support what is going onHwy, - from hurricanes to-be. government From answering phon have The company provides customer no matter what is staff going on fromevents on-call sothem. their customers do not have to compa 629 Stheir Martin Luther King Lake Charles and everything inan between, Southwest Call Southwe 629 S Martin Luther Hwy, Lake Charles Even evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have ano remote age asservice usual” service during disaster oron Even an evacuation doesn’t stop The have acommitted remote agent as usual” service matt as usual” service during disaster events or weather-relate government evacuations or stay-at-home orders; as usual” service no what is–The –Sis f government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call Southwest Call Center Southwest Call Center is to services businesses throughout Southwest mandated evacuations ormatter stay-at-home orders; as usual” service no matter what is going on from hurri 337-310-2435 lgoing southwe 629 Sweat Ma 337-310-2435 lmandated southwestcallcenter.com programs for businesses and groups supporttoservices totreating businesses throughout Southwest hurricane to government mandated evacuations customer support services to businesses throughout Sou to treating their custom 337-310-2435 lTraditional southwestcallcenter.com South 629 Sevacuation Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles 337-310-2435 lsupport southwestcallcenter.com answering se to their customers right by and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community co Even an doesn’t stop them. The ha and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the community covered with services to businesses throughout Southwest Lo Center monitors can streamline business treating the Even an evacuation does Louisiana and rest United States --finds all day, Southwest Callevacuations Center finds aprovided way. The company Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remot Center a way. The company has uninterrupted government mandated evacuations or stay-atCenter finds athe way. The has uninterrupted service to it’s between, Southwest Call • Provide ‘business as usual’ service Louisiana and the restof ofthe thecompany United States allprovided day, or stay-at-home orders; Southwest Call Center government mandated or stay-at-home ord government mandated e 337-310-2435 l its southwestcallcenter.com treating their customers Southw treating their customers by answering 337-310 and the of the US –aright all day, anytime, every day. uninterrupted service. and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keepinc the uninterrupted service. has provided service to business clients since everyday. responding to every to treatin responding torest every incoming contact rest of the United States –and all every day. and volunteer-based ride-out crew toprovided keep the commun • Custom programs designed by experienced, business clients since 2005. finds a day, way. The company has provided business clients since 2005. communications. Businesses no longer have customers everyday. finds way. voice mail and even con finds aCenter way. The company has uninterru volunteer-based rid during pandemics, natural disasters, From answering phone calls, emailCenter messages 2005. uninterrupted service. communications. Busine Center finds a way. The c From answering calls, email messages every call professionally treating every call professionally, an accurate Southwest Call Center isCall committed business clients since 2005. Southwest Callmanner Center is committed to every Southwest Call Center isabout committed uninterrupted service. licensed counselors From answering phone calls, email messages and eve tophone worry responding in ataking timely incom and everything in between, Southwest Call Southwest Center committed to to business clients since 2005. from aisright client’s customer respondi from client’s customer professionally, Call Center is committed to Call is committed to ora any other catastrophic event. and everthing in Center between, Southwest Call Center treating their customers by responding to toSouthwest treating their customers right by Southwest Call Center is committed uninterrupted service. Traditional answering service is not all they do. Fromthe dis toSouthwest treating their customers right bySouthwest Center to streamline treating their customers right byto treating their Center monitors can streamline business between, Call Center monitors can streamline message and delivering every ca message and delivering it according their Southwest Call Center is committed because our agents are working 24//7 to make taking an business clients since 200 aCenter timely manner because treating their customers right by answering Southwest Call Center isresponding committed to a cla treating their customers right by answering agents can streamline your business communications. every incoming contact professionally, an accurately and from and itistheir as per our responding toeven every incoming contact to treating customers righttaking by responding toaccurately every incoming contact communications. Businesses no longer havedispatching customers right by answering todispatch Southwest Call committed tobusinesses voice mail and conference calling; can u Locally Owned by to treating their customers right by communications. Businesses no longer have to worry Businesses no longer have to worry about responding accurate message, and delivering it according to dayab every call professionally, taking an accurate treating their customers right by answering every call professionally, taking an accurate sure your customer’s inquiries are responded to professiona to worry about responding in professionally, a timely manner everyevery incoming contact every call professionally, specifications –accurate all e messag specifications alltheir day day. from a– client’s customer professionally, responding to every incoming contact from a client’s customer Southwest Call Center treating customers right by answering client’s instructions ever customer’s inquiries are client’s instructions everytime. Center to streamline their business communications. in a timely manner because our agents are working Keri Forbess-McCorquodale, MS, CEAP, LPC-S, LMFT their specifications all day everyday. responding to every incoming contact message delivering itour according toare their every professionally, taking anto accurate message and delivering it according to their because our agents are working 24//7 to make taking accurate from client’s customer a timely manner because agents working 24/7 tor consistently and inour aand timely manner. their acc ALWAYS ON-CALL SINCE 1993 and dispatching ittaking as pera an our from aancall client’s customer professionally, accurately and dispatching itaccurately as per Southwest Call Center is every call professionally, accurate 24/7 to make sure your customer’s inquiries are specifica sure your customer’s are responded to professionally, message andCharles-based delivering it according The Lake to treating custome specifications –accurately all day every day. message and delivering ittheir according to their from ainstructions client’s customer professionally, specifications – allinquiries day every day. client’s client’s everytime. customer’s inquiries are responded to consistently andin in and dispatching asper per our client’s instructions everytime. specificatio The Lake Charles-base responded to consistently and in a timely manner. consistently and in a timely manner. tospecifications their accurately and dispatching as our message and delivering itcenter according toitittheir solutions-eap.org | 337-310-2822 –itallas day every day. treating their customers accurately and dispatching per our The Lake Charles-based call is committed to provi 629 S Martin Luther King 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles client’s instructions everytime. specifications –call all day every day. The Lake Charles-based center is to committed to pr responding every inco

9Always ANNUAL TH

Always

ON-CALL Alwaysfor SWLA Always

ON-CALL ON-CALL for SWLA for SWLA

Always A ON-CAL ON-CALL Always

ON Always AlwforaysSWLA for SW A f ON-CAL ON-CALL

Always ON Always for SW Always for SWLA

Always f ON-CAL Al w ays for SW Al Alwways ays

ON-CALL ON-CALL SWLA for SWLA forON-CALL for SWLA

Always

Always ON-CAL for SW Always

ON-CALL ON-CALL ON-CALL ON-CALL for SWLA for forSWLA SWLA for SWLA

ON-CALL for SWLA

400 7th Street | Lake Charles

2021 - Annual Issue

usual”service serviceno during asasusual” mattd Even an evacuation doee government mandated accurately and dispatchin and volunteer-based ride-out crew to keep the commun southwestcallcenter.com Center337-310-2435 finds a way. l The company has provided uninterru and volunteer-based rid Center finds a way. The c specifications – all 35day ev uninterrupted thriveswla.com client’s instructions every business clientsservice. since 2005. uninterrupted service.

specifications – all day every day. 629 SCharles Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles or weather-relate 629 S Martin Luther Kingas Hwy, Lake client’s instructions everytime. usual” service during disaster events every call professionally, as usual” service no matter what is going –l Charles from 337-310-2435 southw 629 hurri S Ma l southwestcallcenter.com 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy,on Lake 337-310-2435 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com from a client’s customer p Even an evacuation doesn’t stop them. The have a remo government mandated evacuations or stay-at-home ord 629 S Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles 337-310-2435 l southwestcallcenter.com message and delivering 337-310 Thrive

INCUBATOR SUCCESS STORY

GRADUATE Earline Marchand, E DPNA After working for the Social Security Administration for over thirtynine years, Earline Marchand was contacted by a local attorney who needed assistance with her Social Security case load. After a year, the attorney passed away, but Marchand decided to stay on working the cases to closure.

One day in 2013, while watching the evening news, Marchand saw information on the upcoming SEED Center Incubator Program being offered by the Southwest Louisiana Alliance at the newly built SEED Center. They were recruiting individuals interested in starting their own businesses, and she had already been working with the Small Business Development Center at McNeese on setting up her own business: drafting a business plan, paying the appropriate State of Louisiana fees for small business owners, and naming her business. “After completing the application for the Incubator program, and being interviewed by the SWLA Alliance group, I was notified that I had been accepted as an Incubator client,” said Marchand. “I was overjoyed and thankful that my dream of owning my own business and doing the type of work I had done my entire career was about to come true. I immediately selected my office in the beautiful SEED center, named my business Marchand Disability Consulting, LLC and got busy helping people in need of my services.” As one of the first Incubator clients at the SEED Center, Marchand received the additional training needed to keep and run a successful small business. “The Incubator Director, Mr. Adrian Wallace, made sure that we received training in taxes and deciding what type of business we’d have for tax purposes.

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

right us

we’re you

We received training from instructors at McNeese and some of the most experienced tax attorneys in our community. Basically, the Incubator program provided everything we needed to operate our businesses, to maximize income, and to remain in business for years to come,” continued Marchand.

Ms. Marchand’s business provides

Social Security services for clients such as Disability, Appeals, Retirement benefits, overpayment issues, non-disability appeals, Medicare benefits and assistance to former NFL players seeking to receive their NFL benefits.

where need

The growth of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital reflects the dynamic growth of our region. Celebrating 68 years of caring for our community, WCCH continues our commitment of providing exceptional care every moment, every day. Breast Health

Orthopaedics

Cancer Care

Pediatric Care

Cardiology

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Community Health Center Ear, Nose & Throat Care Emergency Care Family Medicine Home Health Care Laboratory Nutrition & Wellness

Pulmonary & Respiratory Care Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging Rural Health Centers Sleep Medicine Surgical Services Wound Healing Center

Obstetrics & Gynecology After graduating from the SEED Center in 2016, Marchand became a team member with Troy Stine’s Financial Group. She provides Stine Financial Group with Social Security expertise needed to assist his business. They are located at 800 Ryan Street, Suite 200, Lake Charles, La. For more information, call 337-480-3853.

701 Cypress Street, Sulphur wcch.com

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS John Noble Jr., MD Steven Hale, MD George “J.” Trappey IV, MD Jonathan Foret, MD Michael “Mickey” Garitty, MD David Drez Jr., MD, Senior Advisor NEUROSURGEON Brian Kelley, DO FOOT & ANKLE SURGEONS Tyson Green, DPM J. Kalieb Pourciau, DPM

Expert Musculoskeletal Care is A Group Effort at Center for Orthopaedics Expertise, ethics, innovation, teamwork and patient-focused care provide the foundation for the tremendous growth the Center for Orthopaedics (CFO) has experienced. Initially founded in Lake Charles in 1994, the group moved to their new office on Imperial Blvd. in Lake Charles in 2009, and that marked a new beginning for CFO. This new office opened with just four doctors, but the group increased in number rapidly. Today, CFO is the region’s largest musculoskeletal group, serving all Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, including two locations and 16 doctors in various specialties, along with three podiatric surgery residents and a large support staﬀ of clinicians, technicians, and office personnel. A new office in Moss Bluﬀ will open later this year. An essential factor in CFO’s growth is the doctors’ strong connection to this community. Most of the doctors are from this region, and those who are not have practiced here for most of their careers. As a group, they are committed not just to the Center for Orthopaedics, but also Southwest Louisiana. Part of this commitment means bringing the latest advances in care to their patients, from surgical technology like the MAKO robotic assisted system for more precise hip and knee replacement procedures, new innovations to manage pain without narcotics, and advanced podiatric wound healing technology. The wide range of specialists within one office allows patients to receive collaborative care when needed, all within one office. This is not only more 38

convenient for the patients but also optimizes the level of care they receive. Other specialized services enhance the level of excellent patient care and convenience. Bone Health Central provides osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and management. An in-house durable medical supplies store oﬀers a one-stop shop for braces, orthotic inserts and much more. OrthoExpress ensures appointments with a CFO specialist with 24 hours for musculoskeletal injuries. The CFO sports medicine department’s staﬀ of experienced athletic trainers work under the direction of the doctors to provide sports medicine coverage for 16 area high schools, with the goal of preventing and treating injuries in young athletes. Growth at CFO was the impetus for a new development taking place on the Imperial Pointe campus around their Lake Charles office. Imperial Pointe is designed to be a healthy living community that merges health and wellness facilities with retail space and various residential components. Construction on The Villages of Imperial Pointe began earlier this year.

This independent living facility will be the first of its kind in the region. Age-restricted to those 62 and older, it will oﬀer enhanced apartment living with a variety of amenities for residents to enjoy. Thrive

HAND & WRIST SURGEON Andrew Foret, MD PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS Craig Morton, MD. William Lowry Jr., MD Sarah Clevenger, MD INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST & ANESTHESIOLOGIST William Crookshank, MD PRIMARY CARE SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST Alex Anderson, MD RHEUMATOLOGIST Enrique Mendez, MD

(337) 721-7CFO www.centerforortho.com Lake Charles • Jennings Moss Bluff - coming soon 2021 - Annual Issue

Congratulations

top 10%

2021

Maurice Tynes

AmericA’s most Honored

LAWYERS

TynesLaw

Maurice L Tynes & Associates, PLC (337) 479-1173 4839 Ihles Road, Lake Charles 70605

NOW NOWENROLLING ENROLLING th th Grade Two Years Two YearsThrough Through 1010 Grade

NORTH CAMPUS

en Now Op

SOUTH CAMPUS

Two Year Olds - 6th Grade 7th - 10th Grade pen 803 N. Division StreetNow O 5665 N. Gray Market Drive NORTH CAMPUS SOUTH Lake Charles LakeCAMPUS Charles

wo Year Olds - 6th Grade 7thand-ethnic 10th Grade EDS does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,national origin, or gender in admission of its educational policies,admissions policies,scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school 803 N. Division Street 5665 N. Gray Market Drive administered programs. Lake Charles Lake Charles 2021 - Annual Issue

337-433-5246

www.episcopaldayschool.org

337-433-5246

Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School provides www.episcopaldayschool academic excellence to a diverse student body in a Christian environment.

Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School p thriveswla.com 39 academic excellence to a diverse stude Thrive

LAKE STREET LIQUOR Continues its Storied Legacy The legacy of Lake St. Liquor dates back to the early 1960s, when Curry Rozas established the business. Well-known Lake Charles attorney Scotty Rozas worked for his father as a stock boy while attending McNeese State University prior to law school. Curry sold Lake St. Liquor (LSL) to Ed LeLeaux in the mid-60s, who sold the business to his niece, Sue Vera, in 1977 when she was only 20 years old. During those early years, the popular shop was located at 4460 Lake St. – currently Walgreens. Vera purchased the property at 4336 Lake St. (then a flower and seed shop) from James and Mona Pellerin and held her grand opening in January, 1980. She and her husband, Peter, owned and operated LSL for 39 years.

The Veras sold LSL to Shayne and Stephen Laughlin in 2016. Shayne says the Veras wanted to sell LSL to people “who would love and appreciate the little store as much as they did.” In the fall of 2018, the Laughlins asked Ashley Rozas daughterin-law of Scotty Rozas – if she would manage the store. “I thought they were out of their minds,” says Ashley. “This wasn’t something I saw myself ever doing! Slow to commit, I began my journey there in February 2019. Unexpectedly, I absolutely fell in love with the business.” Ashley says the Laughlins offered to sell her the business up front, but Ashley was hesitant. “I needed some time to really decide if this is what I wanted to do. After learning the business and building strong relationships with my customers, reps, and even my

Thrive

truck drivers, I began to see it in a different light. LSL became my baby. I was hired to run it like I owned it and that’s exactly what I did.” Fast forward to August 2020. Ashley was heartbroken to lock the doors and leave LSL to the ravages of Hurricane Laura. “When I finally came back and saw the damage, I stood in the middle of the store and cried. Watching it sit for months and wait for contractors to rebuild, I felt an overwhelming hunger and determination to come back stronger and better. We were able to start over with the building – a fresh canvas. The Laughlins allowed me to share my vision and recreate our happy place together.” After watching her dream unfold over several months, Ashley decided to take on ownership. “Incredibly, the business has come full circle back to the Rozas family,” she says. Shayne adds, “Our decision to sell LSL to Ashley, although an easy one, is bittersweet. We have put our hearts into the rebuild and we are so excited for the store’s future.” Ashley expects to re-open LSL by September 2021.

2021 - Annual Issue

Imperial Health

More Than A Doctor, We’re Your Healthcare Team. Imperial Health’s vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of the Southwest Louisiana community go back to 1957 when the doors of what was originally called Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic, or simply, “The Clinic,” first opened. Fast forward 65 years and we are now Imperial Health, a group of over 60 experienced providers, backed by the resources of the region’s largest physician-owned, multispecialty medical practice in Southwest Louisiana. Imperial Health is unique in that it is a medical group created by independent physicians whose goal is to put patients first. Our

2021 - Annual Issue

providers share a unified commitment to work together, share resources, provide exceptional care and give choices back to our patients. Over the past year our region has faced multiple disasters and we are proud to have continued to care for patients in our community through every one. Our providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care, with a support staff of over 400 employees. Imperial Health has multiple offices and ancillary services conveniently located across Southwest Louisiana, ensuring the care you need is available where you need it.

(337) 433-8400 | www.imperialhealth.com Thrive

thriveswla.com

C i t y

o f

L a k e

C h a r l e s

Mayor Hunter says everything changed with Port Wonder because it became the catalyst for attracting Crying Eagle Brewery to commit to a new location downtown. He was able to leverage the fully funded project (the BP oil settlement paid a large portion of the $20 million tab) to create a synergy for local investors and lessen their risk by building right next door to a large attraction. He says, “I believe we’ll look to this moment years from now as the starting point for a string of activity and new business along the lakefront. Port Wonder is a home run, but the addition of Crying Eagle made it a grand slam, because a family friendly restaurant is an absolute necessity along the lakefront for tourism and quality of life for locals.”

G r o u n d

PORT WONDER

You’ll hear Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter use the word ‘synergy’ quite a bit in speaking about lakefront development. He innately understood that no one wanted to be first to commit millions to a barren piece of waterfront property and he would have to find the right mix of established and new offerings to make it work. That’s why the June 2021 groundbreaking for the fully funded Port Wonder project signified a turning point in the decades old effort to breathe new life into downtown Lake Charles. Port Wonder will be home to the Southwest Louisiana Children’s Museum and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Science Center and Educational Complex.

B r e a k s

f o r

by Kerry Andersen

As for parking, developers will tell you it can make or break a project. Mayor Hunter knows that people are tired of looking at the decaying Harrah’s parking garage. He says, “Renovating the garage was the financially responsible thing to do. It would have cost up to $15 million to rebuild from scratch, but renovation will be closer to $3 million, and those 400 parking spots on the waterfront are crucial.” Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries (LWF) agents will be housed at Port Wonder, giving them a unique opportunity to interact with young people at the 8,400 square foot science and nature center where they can encourage them to respect and protect Louisiana’s natural assets. The center includes aquariums, a touch tank, Gulf-specific exhibits, and a covered fishing pier. LWF Press Secretary Ed Pratt says, “The complex will focus on what makes Sportsman’s Paradise special. Any town does better when they have a place where kids can be educated about our rich natural heritage and enjoy family activities.” After LSU Tiger Football, the Knock Knock Children’s Museum of Baton Rouge is the top tourism draw for the city. Its first year of operation attracted more than 200,000 visitors. The same designers will now turn their attention to the expansive Children’s Museum of SWLA, dreaming up an experience unique to Lake Charles. Children’s Museum Interim Director Allyson Montgomery says, “Most people don’t realize how big a tourism driver a children’s museum can be. Our old Broad Street location attracted more than 40,000 annual visitors with limited space and parking. We’re looking forward to doubling that number with our new custom designed space and high visibility to travelers on I-10 who are looking for a family friendly stop or day trip.”

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Accounting • Assurance • Auditing Accounting Assurance • Auditing Tax • ••Business Advisory Accounting Assurance • Auditing Tax • Business Advisory Tax • Business Advisory

Accounting • Assurance • Auditin Accounting • Assurance • Auditing Tax • Business Accounting •Business Assurance •Advisory Auditing Tax Advisory Accounting • Assurance • Auditing Accounting • •Assurance • Auditing Tax • Business Advisory Tax • Business Advisory

Tax • Business Advisory

Kids and parents alike will love the life-size Operation Game planned for the new space plus a dedicated health gallery and a racetrack where children sit on moving cars shaped like blood cells and zoom through the human body. The museum will also have a dedicated bus drop-off area, large outdoor play space and plenty of restrooms. Construction on Port Wonder is set to begin by late 2021 and will take 18 months to complete. Work on the children’s museum begins after the New Year with an opening date of early summer 2023. Parking garage renovations begin in a few months. Construction is fully funded but the museum is launching a fundraising drive for programs and staffing. Look for Here Comes the Sun pop-up events in the coming months. Follow www.swlakids.org for project updates.

Accounting • Assurance • Auditing Accounting • Assurance • Auditing

Tax Business Advisory Accounting Assurance • Auditing Accounting • •Assurance • Auditing Tax ••Business Advisory Tax • Business Advisory Providing clients Advisory with a wide Tax • Business

Providing clients with aawide Providing clients withtax wide range of accounting, and Providing clients with aawide Providing clients withtax wide range accounting, and range of accounting, tax and business advisory services range accounting, tax range ofto accounting, taxand and business advisory services business advisory services tailored meet today’s businessto advisory services business advisory services tailored meet today’s tailored to meet today’s challenging times. tailored to meet today’s tailored to meet today’s challenging times. challenging times. Providing challenging times. challenging times. clients with a wide range of accounting, tax and business advisory services tailored to meet today’s challenging times.

2740 Rue de Jardin, Suite 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 2740 Rue de de Jardin, Jardin,Suite Ste. 100 | |Lake Charles, 2740 100 Lake Charles,LA LA70605 70605 5100Rue Westheimer, Suite 200 | Houston, 2740 Rue de Jardin, 337.478.7902 Ste. 100 | Lake Charles,TX LA77056 70605 Providing clients with a wide 5100 Westheimer, Suite 200 | Houston, TX 77056 2740Rue Ruede deJardin, Jardin, Ste. | Lake Charles, LA 70605 2740 Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902 Providing clients with aawide Providing clients withtax wide range of100 accounting, and 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. | Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902 337.478.7902 range accounting, tax and range of accounting, tax and business advisory services

w w w. j337.478.7902 w ato ladvisory kmeet e r ctoday’s o .com business advisory services business services tailored clients ao wide w w w. jProviding w ato laccounting, kmeet e rwith ctoday’s .com Providing clients with aawide Providing clients with wide tailored range ofto tax and tailored meet today’s challenging times. ww ww. w. jrange k times. e rrservices cctax ooand ..ccoom tax and w jrange w aof accounting, laccounting, m business advisory challenging challenging times. business advisory services tailored meet w w w. jbusiness w atototoladvisory k etoday’s rservices co.com tailored meet today’s tailored meet today’s challenging times.

QUALITY COVERAGE IS OUR BUSINESS Providing clients with a wide Providing clients clients with Providing withaawide wide challenging times. challenging times.

range of accounting, tax and range of accounting, accounting, tax and range tax and 2740 RueJardin, de Jardin, Suite 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 advisory services 2740business Rue Suite 100 | Lake Charles, 2740de Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605LA 70605 5100 Westheimer, Suite 200 TX 77056 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 || Houston, Lake Charles, LA 70605 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902 business advisory services 5100 Westheimer, Suite 200 | Houston, TX Providing clients with a wide 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 business advisory services 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA77056 70605 tailored to337.478.7902 meet today’swith 337.478.7902 337.478.7902 Providing clients a wide 2740 tailored Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902 to ww w. jmeet w a l k e r ctoday’s o.com tailored to today’s challenging ww w.337.478.7902 jmeet wtimes. alkerco .com range of accounting, tax w w w. j w a l k e r c o . c o m w w w. j wtimes. alkerco.com challenging range tax and and challenging w of w w. jaccounting, wtimes. alkerco.com

w w w. j w a l k e r c o . c o m business business advisory advisory services services tailored to meet Providing clients withtoday’s a wide tailored to meet today’s range of accounting, tax and challenging times. business advisory services challenging times.

JAMES HURLEY Commercial Lines (337) 421-1156

Providing with a wide tailored to clients meet today’s challenging times. range of100 accounting, tax 2740 Rue de Jardin, Suite | Lake Charles, LA and 70605 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 5100 Westheimer, Suite 200 | Houston, TX 77056 business advisory services 2740 Rue de Jardin, 337.478.7902 Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902 tailored to |meet today’s PAM THOMPSON DANA SORRELLS 337.478.7902 w. j w a l k e rtimes. co.com Agency Manager w wchallenging w w w. j w a l kPersonal e r c o . cLines om (337) 421-1252 w w w. j w a l k(337) e r c 421-1255 o.com 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 70605 337.478.7902

Whether business or personal, you want the best coverage for your dollar. At First Federal Insurance Services, LLC, we strive to give you exactly that. 2740 Call one of our agents today to find out whatRue we de 2740 Rue de can do for you.

w w w. j w a l k e r c o . c o m

Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 7 Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, LA 7 337.478.7902 Providing clients with a wide 337.478.7902

range of accounting, tax LA and 2740 Rue de Jardin, Ste. 100 | Lake Charles, 70605 337.478.7902

Insurance Products are not insured by any federal government agency. Not FDIC insured; not guaranteed by the bank. Insurance is offered through First Federal Insurance Services, LLC, a registered agency in the state of Louisiana. First Federal Insurance Services, LLC, is a service corporation of First Federal Bank of Louisiana. 2021 - Annual Issue

w w a o business w w w. w. jj w wadvisory a ll k ke e rr c c services o .. c co om m tailored w w w.to j wmeet a l k e r ctoday’s o.com Thrive

thriveswla.com

Johnson Funeral Home— Family Owned for 45 Years Johnson Funeral Home ﬁrst opened its doors to serve Southwest Louisiana families in 1976, with Zeb Johnson as the owner and sole Funeral Director. As more families chose Johnson for their funeral needs, staff, locations and services were added. Today, Johnson is the largest, locally-owned funeral home, proudly operated by three generations of the Johnson family and offering the region’s most comprehensive, personalized bereavement and funeral services:

ZEB JOHNSON Owner and Funeral Director

LAKE CHARLES Johnson Funeral Home Simple Traditions

• PERSONALIZED CREMATION SERVICES

• PET ANGELS CREMATION PROGRAM

• MILITARY SERVICES

• SIX LOCATIONS

• FULL-SERVICE PRE-ARRANGEMENT DEPARTMENT

• DEDICATED STAFF OF 60 FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS

SULPHUR Johnson & Robison Funeral Home

MOSS BLUFF Johnson Funeral Home

JENNINGS Miguez Funeral Home Lake Arthur Chapel

JohnsonFuneralHome.net

Make your Mark with Landmark • Closing Services • Second Mortgages • Lot Purchases

RON RICHARD

• Refinances • Title Insurance • Title Searches

KRYSTAL DELANEY

(337) 477-8782 | LANDMARKTITLELC.COM | 716 Hodges Street, Lake Charles 44

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Jennifer Mabou

and her State Farm Team Rally to Help the Community Post-Hurricane Laura Along with the rest of the Southwest Louisiana community, Jennifer Mabou closely watched the weather forecasts late August 2020. By the time it became apparent that Hurricane Laura was headed straight for a Cameron landfall, she and her team were already reaching out to the community via social media, providing vital information they would need in the coming days. One day after the storm, they were back at their office, ready to assist both their clients and the community. “We had no power and no running water, but we set up a tent in our parking lot and used a notebook and cell phones to start taking claims,” Mabou says. “We met with not only our customers, but State Farm customers from all over Southwest Louisiana. Being present and being visible was important. People showed up on foot, in their cars, and on bikes. There were so many people who showed up and just needed a hug and a shoulder to cry on. After four days of working in our parking lot, I secured a generator to run one window unit in my office. We had customers show up to file their claim and several even took naps on the floor of my office in the cool air.

(337) 527-0027

2021 - Annual Issue

•

Our presence mattered. Our customers needed us. One thing I said from the very beginning of the recovery process was that I couldn’t control everything, but I absolutely could control my and my team’s response to our customers. We have been hands on since day one and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I live in this community; I am raising my family here. I owe it to my customers, my friends, to be present and to be their advocates.” After the first few days post-Hurricane Laura, the magnitude of what Mabou and her team were facing started to set in. “I reached out to State Farm agents across the country and pleaded for their help for our community. Before long, my office had become the hub of donations and free meals. We handed out over 4,000 hot meals, countless cases of water, cleaning supplies, baby diapers, gift cards, clothes . . . the list goes on and on. It wasn’t just about my customers – we did it for everyone in our community. We had families show up to get meals and we discovered they were living out of their vehicles. It was such a sad time, but also one of such great hope. I saw so many people pull together to help one another. I was humbled to be able to help at a time when so many were feeling so helpless.”

1 6 3 3 B E G L I S P A R K W AY, S U L P H U R

Mabou says social media, especially Facebook, was a life saver for them during Hurricane Laura. “Before the storm, we communicated to mass quantities of people about how to prepare and what documents to have readily available. Once the storm hit, we used Facebook to blast links to file claims. Once the claims process started, we used social media to send daily tips on how to navigate through the claims process. We chimed in on topics like documenting damages, tracking expenses, understanding your coverages, and most importantly, fact checking so many false posts from people on social media. Our posts reached tens of thousands of people and the feedback was awesome. We kept that up for months.” “Hurricane Laura now sits as the #1 catastrophe in State Farm’s 99-year history,” says Mabou. “That shows you the magnitude of destruction that impacted our communities. It was a huge storm that hit us in the middle of a global pandemic. Our resources were scarce, our workforce was weakened, and the work to be done was vast. Ten months later, and I still spend six to seven hours a day working claims. I will continue to be an advocate for my customers.”

•

JENNIFERMABOU.COM Thrive

thriveswla.com

Clair Hebert Marceaux, Director 337-739-1098 Clair Hebert Marceaux, Director

337-739-1098 CAMERONPARISHPORT.COM CAMERONPARISHPORT.COM

Driving the economic growth in Cameron Parish andgrowth Driving the economic Southwest overall in CameronLouisiana Parish and is the increasing global Southwest Louisiana overall demand for LNG.global Cameron is the increasing is quicklyfor earning the welldemand LNG. Cameron deserved the is quicklyreputation earning theaswellinternational LNG capital. deserved reputation as the international LNG capital. Southwest Louisiana is in the early stages of what is predicted to early be the Southwest Louisiana is in the most prosperous era in the region’s stages of what is predicted to be the industrial history –era and most prosperous in Cameron the region’s Parish is leading the way. Currently, industrial history – and Cameron Cameron Parish has access to five Parish is leading the way. Currently, ports and Parish the rich waters of the Gulf Cameron has access to five of Mexico, bridging the gap for your ports and the rich waters of the Gulf business acting as transport hub of Mexico,bybridging thea gap for your to efficiently move your from business by acting as a goods transport hub water to land. The Cameron Parish to efficiently move your goods from Port, District waterHarbor to land.and TheTerminal Cameron Parish allows for product transport for Port, Harbor and Terminal District industrial companies of all sizes, allows for product transport for to anywhere in the world. network industrial companies ofOur all sizes, to of ports provide a vast opportunity anywhere in the world. Our network for intermodal connectivity, storage, of ports provide a vast opportunity unified movement of goods, for intermodal connectivity, storage, proficiency and resourcefulness. unified movement of goods, proficiency and resourcefulness.

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

WE TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO OPEN FOR BUSINESS Despite the destructive year we've all experienced, we're on our feet and continuing to overcome setbacks and challenges faced in our community. Our Dream Team is here to improve your overall health, physically and mentally, giving you the quality sleep you deserve. We are accepting new patients at our newly refurbished office at 4820 Lake Street, Lake Charles.

• JANITORIAL SERVICES • BUILDING MAINTENANCE

• DISINFECTION/ SANITATION SERVICES

NEW LOCATION!

• FLOOR CLEANING

2240 E. McNeese St. Lake Charles Call us today for an estimate!

337–436–3000

Serving Southwest Louisiana Since 2000

Phillip Conner, MD Medical Director Board Certified Sleep Physician

(337) 310- 7378 (REST)

SouthernJanicorp.com

@sdcofla sleepdisordercenterofla.com

MAYFIELD CHIROPRACTIC HELPS CLIENTS REDUCE STRESS RYAN D. HEROLD, D.C., M.S.,

owner and practitioner at Mayfield Chiropractic, personally understands the added stress Southwest Louisiana residents have experienced since 2020. The pandemic forced his business to close in spring 2020, and in August, both his office and his residence suffered significant damage from Hurricane Laura. “Stress management has become a key player in our lives,” he says. “Throughout this time, we have done what we can to keep our doors open and be available to our patients to help alleviate some of their stress.

Our ability to help people maintain physical function through their daily labors of cleaning up and restoring their lives has been a blessing.” Even prior to 2020, Dr. Herold emphasized the value of stress management and made it a priority for his clients. He opened his clinic in 2015 and knows how important decreasing stress is to a person’s overall health. “We work to lower stress levels through the use of tools and the knowledge we have, for example: chiropractic care, nutrition, supplementation and exercises. Supplements help boost patient’s immune systems to help prevent them from getting sick or to aid in their recovery process.

Good nutrition is key to lowering inflammation throughout the body and to give the body the tools it needs for health and repair.” In addition to stress management, Mayfield Chiropractic also offers corrective exercise programs, sports injury treatment, and neck pain relief. They offer a friendly, professional atmosphere that you can rely on for all your chiropractic needs. Find us on Facebook or at MCLCchiro.com

1709 W. Prien Lake Rd. Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70601 48

Thrive

(337) 656-4514 2021 - Annual Issue

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

economy, ” added Habet z . STS INDUSTRIAL CONTINUES GROWTH IN AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY STS STSINDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIALCONTINUES CONTINUESGROWTH GROWTHININANANUNCERTAIN UNCERTAINECONOMY ECONOMY STS Account Manager Edwin McCall says their largest warehouse had been ful y operational for less than a year when it sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Laura, rendering it unusable for more than six months. FASTENERS FASTENERS • FASTENERS GASKETS GASKETS • GASKETS PIPE SUPPORTS PIPE • PIPESUPPORTS SUPPORTS CUTTING TOOLS CUTTING • CUTTINGTOOLS TOOLS PIPE PIPE • PIPE VALVES VALVES • VALVES FITTINGS FITTINGS • FITTINGS

STS INDUSTRIAL began in 1983 under the name Southwest STS STS INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL began began in in Louisiana Industries. It began mainly 1983 1983 under under thethe name name Southwest Southwest as a fastener supplier focused onmainly Louisiana Louisiana Industries. Industries. It began It began mainly delivering excellent customer service. as aasfastener a fastener supplier supplier focused focused on on In late 2010, three brothers Jake, delivering delivering excellent excellent customer customer service. service. Blake, and2010, Scott Habetz purchased In late In late 2010, three three brothers brothers Jake, Jake, theBlake, company. Blake, andand Scott Scott Habetz Habetz purchased purchased thethe company. company.

“But it didn’t stop us from moving Using the same customer-centric philosophy, STS has grown morethan forward. Westop quickly right back stop us from usfell from moving moving Using Using thethe same same customer-centric customer-centric “But “But it didn’t it didn’t 1,200% in 11 years. In 2014 STS into production.” forward. WeWe quickly quickly fell fell right right back back philosophy, philosophy, STSSTS hashas grown grown morethan morethan forward. acquired Orange, The latest issue affecting the production.” production.” 1,200% 1,200% in 11Triangle inyears. 11 years. InBolt 2014 In in 2014 STS STS TX, intointo and in 2018 opened ainnew branch in industry stems from material TheThe latest latest issue issue affecting affecting thethe acquired acquired Triangle Triangle BoltBolt Orange, in Orange, TX,TX, La Porte, TX. Today, STS is a leading shortages. Habetz credits STS’s industry stems stems from from material material andand in 2018 in 2018 opened opened a new a new branch branch in in industry industrial supplier of fasteners, significant size and buying power shortages. Habetz Habetz credits credits STS’s STS’s La La Porte, Porte, TX. TX. Today, Today, STS STS is aisleading a leading shortages. gaskets, pipe supports, cutting tools, significant with theirsize ability to keep material significant size andand buying buying power power industrial industrial supplier supplier of fasteners, of fasteners, pipe, valves, and pipe cutting fittings. flowing to customers even during with their their ability ability to keep to keep material material gaskets, gaskets, pipe pipe supports, supports, cutting tools, tools, with “Our growth can be attributed the current period of sporadic flowing flowing to customers to customers even even during during pipe, pipe, valves, valves, andand pipe pipe fittings. fittings. to“Our the level of service we offer material availability. thethe current current period period of sporadic of sporadic “Our growth growth cancan be be attributed attributed and we industrial In January, STS launched its material material availability. availability. toour the to commercial the level level of service of service we offer offer customers, our extensive new, enterprise-scale e-commerce In January, In January, STSSTS launched launched its its ourour commercial commercial andand industrial industrial inventory, and our ever-expanding website. With a focus on ease of use new, enterprise-scale new, enterprise-scale e-commerce e-commerce customers, customers, ourour extensive extensive manufacturing capabilities,” Scott for the With customer, STS created website. website. With a focus a focus on has on ease ease of use of use inventory, inventory, andand our our ever-expanding ever-expanding Habetz said. capabilities,” tool for its customers fora unique for thethe customer, customer, STS STS has has created created manufacturing manufacturing capabilities,” Scott Scott Evensaid. through offering a tool wealth technical Habetz Habetz said. the cataclysmic year a unique a unique tool for for its of its customers customers ofEven 2020, with innovative approaches resources in addition to online Even through through thethe cataclysmic cataclysmic year year offering offering a wealth a wealth of technical of technical and the ability to offer solutions ordering. “ We are seeing excellent resources in addition in addition to online to online of 2020, of 2020, with with innovative innovative approaches approaches resources in addition to industrial goods, results from our new site, with ordering. ordering. “ We “ We areare seeing seeing excellent excellent andand thethe ability ability to offer to offer solutions solutions STS was able to see substantial sales exceeding expectations, results results from from ourour new new site, site, with withand in addition in addition to industrial to industrial goods, goods, growth. “We strategically positioned gaining STS entry to multiple new sales sales exceeding exceeding expectations, expectations, and and STS was STS was able able to see to see substantial substantial ourselves to thrive in an uncertain markets nationwide,” Habetz said. gaining STSSTS entry entry to multiple to multiple new new growth. growth. “We“We strategically strategically positioned positioned gaining economy,” Habetz. markets nationwide,” nationwide,” Habetz Habetz said. said. ourselves ourselves toadded thrive to thrive in an in an uncertain uncertain markets STS Account Manager economy,” economy,” added added Habetz. Habetz.Edwin McCall says their largest STSSTS Account Account Manager Manager Edwin Edwin warehouse had been fully McCall McCall says says their their largest largest operational for been less than warehouse warehouse hadhad been fully fully a year when it sustained substantial operational operational for for lessless than than a year a year damage Hurricane when when it sustained it from sustained substantial substantial Laura, rendering it unusable damage damage from from Hurricane Hurricane for more than six months. Laura, Laura, rendering rendering it unusable it unusable

3067 Carbide Dr, Sulphur, LA 70665 • 337-882-6210 • www.stsindustrial.com for for more more than than six six months. months.

3067 Carbide Dr, Sulphur, LA 70665 • 337-882-6210 • www.stsindustrial.com 3067 3067 Carbide Carbide Dr,Dr, Sulphur, Sulphur, LALA 70665 70665 • • 337-882-6210 337-882-6210 • • www.stsindustrial.com www.stsindustrial.com 2021 - Annual Issue thriveswla.com 49 Thrive

We are reaching out to you because it has been widely reported that you live in an area that has been impacted by Hurricanes Laura or Delta.

GET HELP NOW WITH YOUR HURRICANE INSURANCE CLAIMS! Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson, LLC jointly with Voorhies Law Firm Michael Hodgkins, Lake Charles & Richard Voorhies, New Orleans Was your home or business damaged by Hurricanes Laura or Delta? Do you have questions about insurance, your policy, claim, or the adjusting process? Is your insurance company not covering your losses? Veron Bice and the Voorhies Law Firm are here to help you with your Hurricane nsurance Claim.

Call Today For a FREE Claims Consultation

when they won’t pay, call

337-800-8800 Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

he Local Heart Foundation was a dream within the hearts of co-founders Tim and Tammy Andreas, who wanted to help their neighbors in Southwest Louisiana who were dealing with heart disease after experiencing the impacts themselves. At the age of 36, Tim went for a jog while on a business trip in New York City. While running, he experienced a condition known as Sudden Cardiac Death. Tim had no heartbeat, pulse or response of blood pressure for over 18 minutes, but through many miracles and God’s mercy, he is fully recovered. With these experiences, Tim and Tammy made it their mission to raise awareness and funds by creating the Local Heart Foundation in 2017. They continually saw the unmet needs of local heart patients who could benefit from assistance with financial expenses, heart-felt support, and encouragement, and they sought to make a difference. Due to the pandemic and two major hurricanes, the Local Heart Foundation cancelled four annual fundraisers in 2020 and were displaced after their office was destroyed in Hurricane Laura. Many of the heart patients they assisted lost everything in the hurricanes, including their homes, and those who did have a home to go back to lacked electricity, air conditioning, and dealt with overall dangerous living conditions. The Local Heart Foundation was able to provide assistance with evacuation expenses for hotel rooms, food, and gas as well as donating generators and window air conditioning units to families who remained in the area. Although they faced many changes and challenges in the past year, they never stopped helping heart patients in our area,

2021 - Annual Issue

including providing assistance with living expenses to two local families and their two young children who had heart transplants. Thanks to God and Southwest Louisiana, they have continued their mission of inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for local heart patients by providing resources for overwhelming and unplanned financial burdens while receiving treatment for heart disease. Their efforts also would not be possible without the expertise and knowledge of their 15 Board of Directors who have processed over 180 Applications for Assistance from local heart patients of all ages. Their Board Members are community leaders, business owners, and physicians who are moved by the impacts of heart disease and are actively making a difference in the lives of heart patients of Southwest Louisiana; Perry Vincent – Executive Board Director, Janie Fruge – Board Director of West Calcasieu, Dr. Corey Foster – Board Director of Cardiology at Imperial Health Cardiovascular Specialists of SWLA, The Honorable Ron Richard - Board Counsel, Jennifer Castille Toups – Community Liaison/Special Events Coordinator, Chris Lognion – Media Director, Dr. Rubee Gugol – Board Director of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr. John Winterton – Board Director of Cardiology at Memorial Hospital, Debra Lastrapes – Director of Community Relations, Nikki Fontenot – Cardiology Liaison to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital/Special Events Coordinator, Brandi Cox – Director at Large, Danny Williams, CPA – Treasurer, Jacqueline Gaspard – Assistant Director of Special Events, Ronnie Petree – Board Director of Jefferson Davis Parish, Kristin Dronet – Secretary.

The Local Heart Foundation is excited to announce “Serving for the Heart” – their first large in-person fundraiser since the pandemic. The volleyball tournament will be held at South Beach Volleyball on October 8 and 9. The Local Heart Foundation is proud to bring U.S. beach volleyball team members, Phil Dalhausser, aka “The Thin Beast” and Nick Lucena, aka “Nick the Quick” to Lake Charles. Phil and Nick have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics taking place this summer. The weekend will feature live music, a DJ, food, drinks, and plenty of sand volleyball! Please contact the Director of the Local Heart Foundation, Susannah Todd, at (337) 419-0033 for more information or to become a sponsor. Visit the Local Heart Foundation on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with local heart patients, event announcements, and more. You can also visit their website at www.localheartfoundation.org. The Local Heart Foundation currently only accepts Applications for Assistance from cardiologist’s offices. If you are receiving treatment for heart disease and need assistance, please contact your cardiologist.

Susannah Todd, Director Local Heart Foundation

Thrive

thriveswla.com

DEAD PEDAL COFFEE COMPANY

Growing up, brothers Blaike and Cody Andreas were passionate about two things – extreme sports and coffee. “Coffee was such a big part of our lives growing up,” they say. “We were always drinking coffee with family, friends, and even on the dirt bike track as we camped out after we rode at the end of the day.”

IT’S NOT JUST COFFEE IT’S A LIFESTYLE

So it’s no surprise that, three years ago, they decided to merge their interests and start an online coffee company that mirrors their lifestyle – daring, edgy, adventurous. They market their products to serious coffee lovers who desire a bold, fresh roasted brew that will kickstart their day. Blaike and Cody spent over two years, day in and day out, roasting and tasting, perfecting their four main roasts from bean origins across the world’s coffee belt. In 2019, they started with a trial phase – no advertising, no social media, strictly word of mouth. “And it completely took off,” they said. “We knew we had something going. The power sports industry that we cater to is a very supportive, welcoming, and tight knit group. We want everyone who takes a sip of our coffee to feel like they are part of the Dead Pedal Coffee family!” The Andreas brothers roast, package, and ship every order from their location in Moss Bluff, La. Their customers run the gamut from individuals, businesses, pro racers and baseball players, MMA fighters, car and truck enthusiasts, and independent coffee shops across America. They offer whole bean and ground coffee, and coffee pods, aka Spark Plugs. “Everything we do at Dead Pedal Coffee is done by hand and to order, so we can provide our customers with the freshest cup of coffee we can possibly make,” Cody added. Blaike and Cody have a trailer they take to farmers markets, festivals, and other events. Follow them on social media or go to their website, deadpedalcoffee.com for more information.

Ezekiel 37:3-6 52

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Partner with Us as We Advocate for SWLA Recovery The past 15 months have challenged our community in ways we could have never imagined, but APG is dedicated to helping Southwest Louisiana come back stronger than ever. We are actively working toward solutions and advocating for the federal supplemental disaster relief that will ensure a stronger and faster recovery. Become a member today and help drive economic recovery in Southwest Louisiana. Join the Group that gets things done!

We’re Stronger Together! Call our membership coordinator or visit APGrowth.org to learn more. Our Mission

APG is an organization of professionals in the fields of real estate, development, construction and all other interested parties working together to promote strong, beneficial growth in Southwest Louisiana.

APGrowth.org | (337) 602.6788

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

WithHope HopeandandGrit, Grit,Paul’s Paul’sRibRibShack ShackCelebrates CelebratesitsitsSecond SecondAnniversary Anniversary With With Hope Grit, Paul’s Celebrates Second Anniversary With With Hope Hope andandand Grit, Grit, Paul’s Paul’s RibRibShack RibShack Shack Celebrates Celebrates itsitsSecond its Second Anniversary Anniversary Friends, family and loyal fans filled Paul’s Rib Shack Friends, family and loyal fans filled Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue on August 16, 2019, for their softRib opening Friends, on family and 16, loyal fansfor filled Paul’s Shack Barbecue August 2019, their soft opening in Lake Charles, LA. Laughter, fun, and the smell Friends, Friends, family and family loyal and fans loyal filled fans Paul’s filled Rib Paul’s Shack Rib Shack Barbecue on August 16, 2019, for their soft opening in Lake Charles, LA. Laughter, fun, and the smell of craft barbecue filled the 16, backyard, adorned with Barbecue Barbecue on August on August 16, 2019, for 2019, their for soft their opening soft opening in Lake Charles, LA. Laughter, fun, and the smell of craft barbecue filled the backyard, adorned with of lights in the oaks. inhundreds Lake inCharles, Lake Charles, LA.filled Laughter, LA. Laughter, fun, and fun, theand smell the smell of craft barbecue the backyard, adorned with hundreds of lights in the oaks. of hundreds craftof barbecue craft barbecue filled the filled backyard, the backyard, adorned adorned with with of lights in the oaks. Little hundreds did of Paul Pettefer and crew know that these hundreds lights ofin lights the oaks. inhis the oaks. Little did Paul Pettefer and his crew know that these friends, family and loyaland fanshis would help their little Little did Paul Pettefer crew know that these friends, family and loyal fans would help their little restaurant survive and even thrive in the extreme Little did Little Paul did Pettefer Paul Pettefer and his and crew his know crew that know these that these friends, family and loyal fans would help their little restaurant survive and even thrive in the extreme events that would take place during their first two friends, friends, family and family loyal and fans loyal would fans help would their help little their little restaurant survive andplace evenduring thrive in thefirst extreme events that would take their two years as a restaurant. The past two years have required restaurant restaurant survive survive and even and thrive even in thrive the extreme in the extreme events would take theirhave first required two years as athat restaurant. Theplace past during two years more than Paul his crew expected tofirst give – first time,two events that events thatand take would place takeduring place during their two years as Paul awould restaurant. twotheir years have more than and his The crewpast expected to give – required time, resources, energy – but their efforts have given them years as years a restaurant. as a restaurant. The past The two past years two have years required have more than Paul and histheir crewefforts expected give –them time, required resources, energy – but havetogiven something irreplaceable: hope and expected grit. more than more Paul than and Paul his and crew his expected crew to give – totime, give – time, resources, energy – but their efforts have given them something irreplaceable: hope and grit. Paul started smoking barbecue as a way to make resources, resources, energy energy – but their – hope but efforts their have efforts given have them given them something and Paul startedirreplaceable: smoking barbecue as grit. a way to make friends. He keptsmoking airreplaceable: list onhope his phone of a people whom something something irreplaceable: and hope grit. and grit. Paul started barbecue as way to make friends. He kept a list on his phone of people whom he offered tokept givea alist rack of ribs. Every Sunday he to make Paul started Paul started smoking smoking barbecue barbecue as a way astoa make way phone people whom hefriends. offeredHe to give a rackonofhis ribs. EveryofSunday he had Driveway Barbecue Parties. He gathered new friends. friends. He kept He a list kept on ahis list phone on his of phone people of people whom he offered to give a rack of ribs. Every Sunday he whom had Driveway Barbecue Parties. He gathered new skills, and new –gathered the Bishop of he hefriends, offered henew offered to give a torack giveaof aParties. rack ribs.name Every of He ribs. Sunday Every Sunday he had Driveway Barbecue new friends, new skills, and a new name – the Bishop of Barbecue. The Rib List soon outgrew Paul’s phone, had Driveway hadnew Driveway Barbecue Barbecue Parties. Parties. He gathered HeBishop gathered new of new friends, skills, and a new name – the Barbecue. The Rib List soon outgrew Paul’s phone, so hefriends, started a Rib food truck business March, 2017. friends, new skills, new and skills, a soon new and name a new–in name the Bishop – the Bishop of of List outgrew Paul’s phone, soBarbecue. he startedThe a food truck business in March, 2017. Demand for his Texas-style barbecue with Louisiana Barbecue. Barbecue. The Rib The Listtruck Rib soon List outgrew soon outgrew Paul’s phone, Paul’s phone, so he started a food business in March, 2017. Demand for his Texas-style barbecue with Louisiana quickly outgrew food truck Paul renovated soflair he started so he started ahis food truck a the food business truck business inand March, in March, 2017. 2017. Demand Texas-style flair quicklyfor outgrew the food barbecue truck andwith PaulLouisiana renovated aflair little building at 4800 Nelson Rd,barbecue Lake Charles. After Demand Demand for his Texas-style for histhe Texas-style barbecue withPaul Louisiana with Louisiana quickly outgrew food truck and renovated a little building at 4800 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles. After months ofquickly late nights frustrating construction flair quickly flair outgrew theand food the truck food truck Paul and renovated Paul renovated a little building at outgrew 4800 Rd,and Lake Charles. After months of late nights andNelson frustrating construction issues, Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue opened theirCharles. doors a little building a little building at 4800 atand Nelson 4800 Nelson Rd, Lake Rd, Charles. Lake After After months of late nights frustrating construction issues, Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue opened their doors to be months the home of barbecue-lovin’ people inconstruction SWLA. months ofPaul’s late nights of late and nights frustrating and frustrating construction Rib Shack Barbecue opened doors to issues, be the home of barbecue-lovin’ people in their SWLA. Just as Paul and Sam Pitmaster, got into issues, issues, Paul’s Rib Paul’s Shack RibTurner, Barbecue Shackhead Barbecue opened opened their doors their doors to be the home of barbecue-lovin’ people in SWLA. Just as Paul and Sam Turner, head Pitmaster, got into the groove of operating a restaurant (something new to to Just be the to Paul home be the ofhome barbecue-lovin’ of barbecue-lovin’ people people in SWLA. ininto SWLA. as and Sam Turner, head Pitmaster, got the groove of operating a restaurant (something new to both of them), 2020 started to get . . . interesting. Just Just Paulas and Paul Sam and Turner, Sam Turner, head Pitmaster, head Pitmaster, got into got theas operating a restaurant (something new tointo both ofgroove them),of2020 started to get . . . interesting. theboth groove the groove of operating of operating a restaurant restaurant (something new to new to of them), 2020 started toaget . (something . . interesting. both of both them), of 2020 them),started 2020 started to get . to . . interesting. get . . . interesting. 54

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

On March 16, 2020, the restaurant had to On March 16, 2020, the restaurant had to close doors to COVID-19 and had became On its March 16,due 2020, restaurant to close its doors due tothe COVID-19 and became aclose To-Go only operation. Despite this setback, On its March 16,due 2020, the restaurant had to doors to COVID-19 and became a To-Go only operation. Despite this setback, they stayed remarkably busy withthis curbside, close itsonly doors due to COVID-19 and became athey To-Go operation. Despite setback, stayed remarkably busy with curbside, call ahead, and online orders. Thisthis obstacle a To-Go only operation. Despite setback, they stayed remarkably busy with curbside, call ahead, and online orders. This obstacle forced the restaurant learn newobstacle methods theyahead, stayed remarkably busy with curbside, call and onlineto orders. forced the restaurant to learnThis new methods and offer more that would help them call ahead, andservices onlinetoorders. This obstacle forced the restaurant learn new methods and offer more services that would help them indefinitely. Their friends, family andmethods loyalthem fans forced themore restaurant to that learn new and offer services would help indefinitely. Their friends, family and loyal fans helped Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue remain and offer more services that would help them indefinitely. Their friends, family and loyal helped Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue remainfans relevant when many restaurants thefans indefinitely. Their friends, familyaround and loyal helped Shack Barbecue remain relevantPaul’s whenRib many restaurants around the world their doors forever. Finally, on helpedclosed Paul’s Rib Shack Barbecue remain relevant when many restaurants around world closed their doors forever. Finally,the on May 2, 2020, outdoor dining opened up and relevant when many restaurants around the world doors forever. Finally, May 2,closed 2020, their outdoor dining opened up on and #TheBackyard againdoors hosted laughter andand world2,closed their forever. Finally, on May 2020, outdoor dining opened up #TheBackyard again hosted laughter and dogs and the smell ofhosted craft barbecue. May 2, 2020, outdoor dining opened and up and #TheBackyard again laughter dogs and the smell of craft barbecue. On August 27, 2020, category 4 Hurricane #TheBackyard again hosted laughter and dogs and the smell of craft barbecue. On August 27, 2020, category 4 Hurricane Laura barreled through Lake dogs and the27, smell ofcategory craft Charles, barbecue. On August 2020, 4 Hurricane Laura barreled through Lake Charles, demolishing buildings, landscape On August 27, 2020, destroying category 4the Hurricane Laura barreled through Lake Charles, demolishing buildings, destroying the landscape of the city and its people, and devastating Laura barreled throughdestroying Lake Charles, demolishing buildings, the landscape of the city and its people, and devastating many dreams and hope.destroying But not Paul’s. He and demolishing buildings, the landscape of the city and its people, and devastating many dreams and hope. But not Paul’s. He and Sam served barbecue to the tired community of the dreams city andand its people, and devastating many hope.toBut Paul’s. He and Sam served barbecue thenot tired community days thebarbecue storm at to thethe Nina parking manyafter dreams and hope. But notP’s Paul’s. Helot, and Sam served tired community days after the storm at the Nina P’s parking lot, alongside Micheal Boyer, Tommy Senegal, Brain Sam after served barbecue to the tired community days the storm at the Nina P’s parking lot, alongside Micheal Boyer, Tommy Senegal, Brain Hirsch, andMicheal many other caring people. It was days after the storm at the Nina P’s parking lot, alongside Boyer, Tommy Senegal, Brain Hirsch, and many other caring people. It was hot, exhausting work, but once again they made alongside Micheal Boyer, Tommy Senegal, Brain Hirsch, and manywork, otherbut caring It wasmade hot, exhausting oncepeople. again they friends, shared barbecue, and remained Hirsch, and many other caring people. Itstrong. was hot, exhausting work, but once again they made friends, shared barbecue, and remained strong. Because churches were in disarray, they hosted hot, exhausting work, but once again they made friends, shared barbecue, and remained strong. Because churches were in disarray, they hosted friends, shared barbecue, and remained strong. Because churches were in disarray, they hosted Because churches were in disarray, they hosted

2021 - Annual Issue

worship nights in the Backyard every Sunday night worship nights in the Backyard every Sunday night until churches worship nightswere inwere therepaired. Backyard until churches repaired. every Sunday night With much grit, they re-opened the restaurant 16 worship nights in the Backyard every Sunday night until churches were repaired. With much grit, they re-opened the restaurant 16 days after the grit, storm – one of the first restaurants until churches were repaired. With much they re-opened the restaurant 16 days after the storm – one of the first restaurants to serve the community –re-opened and did around twice 16 With much grit, they the restaurant days after the storm – one of the first restaurants to serve the community – and did around twice the number of sales To twice say it days after stormwith – one ofthe thecrew. first restaurants tothe serve thethe community –half and number of sales with halfdid thearound crew. To say it was crazy the is of ancommunity understatement.Lake Charles only to number serve – and did around twice the sales with half the crew. To say it only was crazy is an understatement.Lake Charles thought they were through calamity. thecrazy number ofunderstatement.Lake sales with with half the crew. To say it was is an Charles only thought they were through with calamity. Around a month later, Deltawith came. Thankfully, the only was crazy iswere an understatement.Lake Charles thought they through calamity. Around a month later, Delta came. Thankfully, the little red barbecue building stood tall calamity. again and only thought they were through with Around month later, Delta came. Thankfully, theonly little red abarbecue building stood tall again and closed forbarbecue two daysbuilding due to Delta the storm. Perhaps the Around a month later, came. Thankfully, the little red stood tall again and only closed for two days due to the storm. Perhaps the truest of Delta was how it again crushed little consequence red barbecue building stood tall and only closed for two days due to the storm. Perhaps the truest consequence of Delta was how it crushed the morale thedays community. Perhaps the truest the closed foroftwo to was the storm. Perhaps truest consequence ofdue Delta how it crushed the morale of the community. Perhaps the truest consequence of Delta was how it crushed morale truest consequence of Delta was how itthe crushed the morale of the community. Perhaps the truest consequence of Delta was how it crushed the morale of themorale community. the ofofthe community. Perhaps the truest consequence Delta was how it crushed the morale of the community. But Paul’s Rib of Shack push forward in Deltacontinued was howto it crushed the morale ofconsequence the community. But Paul’s Rib Shack continued to push forward in hope. Even when a rare continued February ice stormforward burst pipes of the community. But Paul’s Rib Shack to push hope. Even when a rare February ice storm burstinpipes across the city.Rib Even when a May rain storm flooded But Paul’s continued to pushburst forward in hope. Even aShack rare February icerain storm pipes across thewhen city. Even when a May storm flooded the city with 18 inches of water – more flooding than pipes hope.the Even when awhen rare February icestorm stormflooded burst across city. Even a May rain the city with 18 inches of water – more flooding than from either when therain prolonged across thehurricane. city. EvenEven when a May storm than flooded the city with 18 inches of water – more from either hurricane. Even when theflooding prolonged consequences of COVID-19 caused costs to rise, crew the either city with 18 inches of water –the more flooding than from hurricane. Even when prolonged consequences of COVID-19 caused costs to rise, crew members hardhurricane. to find, and excitement torise, build. from either Even when costs thehard prolonged consequences of COVID-19 caused to crew members hard to find, and excitement hard to build. There is hard still hope forand those with grit. costs Despite consequences of COVID-19 caused rise, crew members find, excitement hard totobuild. There is stilltohope for those with grit. Despite hurdle after hurdle thrown at this restaurant that members hard to find, and excitement hard towas build. There is still hope for those with grit. Despite hurdle after hurdle thrown at this restaurant that was never supposed be afor restaurant, there still was There is hurdle still to hope those with grit.are Despite hurdle after thrown at this restaurant that never supposed to be a restaurant, there are still friends, family and increasing number of fans hurdle after hurdle thrown at this restaurant that was never supposed toan bean a increasing restaurant, there areloyal friends, family and number ofstill loyal fans gathering under the twinkling oaks for laughter, fun, never supposed to be a restaurant, there are still friends, family and an increasing number of loyal fans gathering under the twinkling oaks for laughter, fun, and craft barbecue. friends, family and an increasing of loyal gathering the twinkling oaks number for laughter, fun, fans and craftunder barbecue. gathering under the twinkling oaks for laughter, fun, and craft barbecue. and craft barbecue.

4800 337-485-7427 4800 Nelson NelsonRoad, Road,Lake LakeCharles Charles • 337-485-7427 4800 Nelson Road, Lake Charles •• 337-485-7427

Thrive

thriveswla.com

a r e rr e H n e B a r e rr e H n e BOperates a Trio of Fine Operates a Trio of Fine Dining Establishments Dining Establishments

2021 marks Ben Herrera’s 20th anniversary as2021 a Lake Charles restaurateur. 121 Artisan marks Ben Herrera’s 20th anniversary Bistro, literally risenrestaurateur. from the ashes of as a Lake Charles 121 Artisan Bistro, literally risen from the ashes of his original DeAngelo’s Pizzaria Company, his original DeAngelo’s Pizzaria Company, opened in 2009. This upscale casual opened in 2009.been Thisaupscale casualstaple establishment local dining establishment been local dining for over a decade. “121a Artisan Bistrostaple was for over “121 Artisan Bistro was one of thea decade. first full-service independent one of the first full-service restaurants to reopen after independent the storm,” restaurants says Herrera.to reopen after the storm,” says Herrera. Herrera acquired majority ownership of City

Market and Deli last May, which he reopened Herrera acquired majority ownership of City as The James 710 in April 2021. This new Lake Market and Deli last May, which he reopened Charles favorite offers Modern American cuisine as The James 710 in April 2021. This new Lake with a social, upscale casual atmosphere, and Charles favorite offers Modern American cuisine outdoor patio dining year around.and with a social, upscaleavailable casual atmosphere, In the fall of 2020, Herrera became the outdoor patio dining available year around. majority of Restaurant Calla, another In the owner fall of 2020, Herrera became the popular theanother takeover majorityeatery. ownerRenovations of Restaurantafter Calla, started October and Herrera reopened in popularineatery. Renovations after the takeover December. He says and Calla has been one of in his started in October Herrera reopened favorite restaurants about December. He says and Callahe’s haspassionate been one of his keeping brand and going. “I just didn’t favorite the restaurants andname he’s passionate about want to see turned into office space. Herrera keeping theitbrand and name going. “I”just didn’t made patio tooffice offer year around want to seerenovations it turned into space. ” Herrera outdoor dining at Calla, as made patio renovations to well. offer year around During dining the challenging events outdoor at Calla, as well. of 2020, when most businesses struggledevents financially, Herrera During the challenging of 2020, when opted to be ‘bullish’ rather than hold back as a most businesses struggled financially, Herrera businessman. “Thererather are many opted to be ‘bullish’ thanopportunities hold back as a for restaurants “There right now. several businessman. are Unfortunately, many opportunities might never come back from the events of for restaurants right now. Unfortunately, several 2020. Lake Charles great restaurants. mightBut never come backneeds from the events of I2020. want But to give back to the community that Lake Charles needs great restaurants. I want to give backthe to the community thatjobs supported us over years by providing supported over the years by providing and places us to go out and socialize. I want jobs to and places to go out and” socialize. I want to keep the economy going. keep the economy going.”

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

WALNUT GROVE…

Past, Present and Future Walnut Grove is one of Southwest Louisiana’s most graceful and storied communities. From the late 1800s through the mid1920s, Walnut Grove was a scenic gathering place near the Calcasieu River. In 1926, the Port of Lake Charles occupied the property, which led to tremendous growth and development across the region.

In 2014,

another chapter began when Walnut Grove Development was established. This traditional neighborhood is now home to numerous businesses and private residences. Candace Scroggs, Walnut Grove Vice President, and her family call the community home. “Three generations of my family live here and we all love the picturesque setting. We especially enjoy riding bikes to the park or walking over to Calla for dinner,” said Scroggs. Walnut Grove successfully weathered the previous storms and residents are looking forward to new neighbors joining the community. Hoffpauir Properties is constructing two new buildings at Walnut Grove – one will house Thomas Guy Interiors, and the other everyone’s favorite local bakery, The Bekery. The Bekery will celebrate its fifth anniversary this October by opening a beautiful new restaurant in Walnut Grove. “The Bekery will be a great gathering spot for the entire neighborhood,” said Scroggs. With several prime residential lots remaining, now is the perfect time to build your forever home in Walnut Grove. Greg Wise, Latter and Blum Realtor, also calls Walnut Grove home. “Having lived near downtown Lake Charles most all my life, I appreciate the traditional southern architecture and superior infrastructure, especially drainage, that make Walnut Grove a great place to call home.” 2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

FIGHT THE FALL CONTACT US FOR YOUR FREE FALL RISK ASSESSMENT!

MEET OUR TEAM:

SHARON SALTZMAN, PT FLOYD SALTZMAN, PT

LAKE CHARLES 58

J. TRENT LANDRY PT, DPT, COMT

KOURTNEY ELLIS PT, DPT, COMT

4080 NELSON ROAD, SUITE 500 (337) 494-7546

LAUREN GRANT PT, DPT

BRANDON KIMBERLY VAUSSINE SOILEAU PT, DPT PT, DPT

2100 OAK PARK BOULEVARD Thrive (337) 310-5116

JARED AMIOT PT, DPT

MOSS BLUFF

FRAN EMILY PTA

190 GLORIA DRIVE, SUITE 2021 - 100 Annual Issue (337) 214-2930

FALL RISK QUESTIONAIRE: YES

WHY IT MATTERS

NO I have fallen in the past year

People who have fallen once are likely to fall again

I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safelty

People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be more likely to fall

Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking

Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance

I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home

This is also a sign of poor balance

I am worried about falling

People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall

I need a push with my hands to stand up from a chair

This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling

I have some trouble stepping up onto a curb

This is also a sign of weak leg muscles

I often have to rush to the toilet

Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases your chances of falling

I have lost some feeling in my feet

Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls

I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual

Side effects from medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling

I take medicine to help me sleep or improve These medicines can sometimes increase your chance of falling my mood I often feel sad or depressed

Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls

*YOUR SCORE: < 4: Minimal or No Risk of Falling 4-8 : Moderate to High Risk of Falling > 8 : High to Sever Risk of Falling

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

LAKE CHARLES CARE CENTER

Making an IMPACT

When Lake Charles Care Center (LCCC) management asked their residents for suggestions to name their monthly newsletter, the residents named it IMPACT, because they noticed the staff and management are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of their residents. From the moment you enter the facility, you can feel the difference.

Like most structures in Southwest Louisiana, LCCC was damaged by the 2020 hurricanes. Management had evacuated residents and staff to a sister facility prior to the storms, and everyone stayed safe and comfortable. They acted swiftly and renovated the entire facility, including all new furniture. Residents and staff returned to LCCC in April 2021. Conveniently located off the 210 Loop in Lake Charles, LCCC continues its legacy as a professionally managed community staffed by skilled members of the surrounding areas who work as a team and practice accountability. They offer friendly surroundings, personalized 24-hour service, and all the comforts of home while embracing values of dignity, understanding and respect. Whether you’re looking for shortterm rehabilitation, long-term nursing

care or specialized services for dementia care, the compassionate staff and a newly renovated community offer all the comforts of home in a warm, friendly atmosphere. An open communications policy is maintained between staff and residents’ family members to ensure that every resident’s needs are met. They also encourage relationships between the LCCC family and the community they serve. Established in 1974, LCCC has consistently made an impact on the Lake Charles community by providing an exceptional level of service and exceeding the expectations of employees, residents, families, vendors and friends. To meet the needs of the community, LCCC opened The Lodge in 2019. Located adjacent to the main building with a private entrance, The Lodge provides short-term rehabto-home services in a comfortable,

modern environment. It offers 20 private rooms with private restrooms, a state-of-the-art gym, a private dining room with inroom dining service available, and more. For those who are not quite ready to go home after a hospital stay, the Lodge provides a desirable option while transitioning back to home. LCCC amenities include: • Private accommodations • Television in each room with free cable and Wi-Fi • Three restaurant-style dining rooms • Secure memory care community • The Lodge, exclusive rehab-tohome community • State-of-the-art therapy gym • Custom programs to promote physical, emotional and social wellbeing

Lake Charles Care Center is Medicare and Medicaid certified and a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, American Healthcare Association and Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce. For more information, see their website, lakecharlescarecenter.com or call 337-439-0336. 60

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

As featured in Southern Home magazine.

CELEBRATING

OF GROWTH

I N S O U T H W E S T LO U I S I A N A Since 1991, Landscape Management Services has provided Southwest Louisiana with leading commercial and residential landscape installation and maintenance. We have maintained our commitment to quality, integrity and service, and these principles remain an important part of all of our projects. In addition to a full range of landscaping,

5005 Cobra Road in Lake Charles (337) 478-3836 M–F: 7am – 4pm Sat: 8am – 2pm (Seasonal Hours) 2021 - Annual Issue

design and maintenance services, we offer a fullystocked retail nursery and landscape supply center for the “do-it-yourself” landscaper or landscape contractors. You can pick up from our location, or we can deliver all of your plants, soils, mulches, decorative stone, aggregates and much more!

landscapemanagement.org Thrive

thriveswla.com

DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS

copiers • scanners • printers • fax • shredders Locally owned and operated for over 35 years

600 W McNeese Street, Lake Charles | (337) 474-9913 | asiofficesystems.com 62

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

I L I L

RA RA

H E A LT H C A R E

(337) 420-8420

(337) 420-8420 2021 - Annual Issue

1727 Imperial Boulevard Lake Charles, LA

medicispharmacy.com

1727 Imperial Boulevard Lake Charles, LA

medicispharmacy.com Thrive

thriveswla.com

drainage installation

THE GROUN LAKE CHARL UNEXPECTE Nathaniel and

landscaping business high quality local law Southwest Louisiana 2021, those services h response to the nume disasters. “My husba the outdoors, and So to help others enjoy t services for well-man ever-evolving landsc exceptional custome

Ages

Unlock Your 2021 Summer Plans Now COVID-19 VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE STATE-WIDE FOR AGES drainage 12+installation

Now, more Louisiana families have the ability to protect their children and families and enjoy summer with conﬁdence.

Have Questions? Medical professionals are ready to listen at 855-453-0774

THE GROUN Call 855-453-0774

Debr LAKE CHAR UNEXPECT

or visit COVIDVACCINE.LA.GOV for more information Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

5500 diesel truck with roll off dumpster for debris removal/hauling

sod installation

NDS GUYS OF LES RESPOND TO ED DISASTERS

Alexis Allured says they have been “Our community is diligently working contracted by countless homeowners to get their yards back to some kind to solve drainage issues on their of normalcy. They’re making upgrades properties, especially after the May and improvements to better enjoy their Alexis Allured opened their 2021 flood. They also purchased a outdoor living spaces, as we’ve spent so 5500 HD diesel truck with large towing much time at our homes since March ss in 2018. Their goal was to provide capacity and equipped with a large 2020, when COVID-19 changed so much wn and landscaping services to a residents. From early 2020 through flatbed trailer and roll-off dumpster to for us, and we had to find innovative assist in material delivery and debris ways to stay entertained at home.” have evolved and expanded in removal and hauling – services in high To manage the increased need for erous tragic and unforeseen natural demand with our continued postrebuilding and renewal in Southwest and and I share a passion for nature, hurricane cleanup efforts in SWLA. Louisiana, The Grounds Guys have outhwest Louisiana, and wanted They also bought two Bobcat MT increased their staff and equipment their outdoor spaces by providing 100’s, which have been game changers for new year-round lawn maintenance nicured lawns and solutions for Alexis Allured says they have been “Our community is diligently working THE GROUNDS GUYS OF Alexis Allured they have been contracts, “Our community is diligently working THE GROUNDS GUYS OF forTO contracted by says countless homeowners to get their yards back to services, some kind an array of landscaping services, landscaping and LAKE CHARLES RESPOND contracted by countless homeowners capeTHE needs, with an emphasis on an to get their yards back to some kind Alexis Allured says they have been “Our community is diligently working to solve drainage issues on their of normalcy. They’re making upgrades Alexis Allured says they have been “Our community is diligently working munity is diligently working GROUNDS GUYS OF LAKE CHARLES RESPOND TO THE GROUNDS DISASTERS GUYS OF UNEXPECTED to solve drainage issues onhomeowners their ofget normalcy. They’re upgrades properties, after the May sod installation. and to making better enjoy their contracted byespecially countless homeowners to their yards back to some kind contracted by countless toimprovements get their yards back to some kind ards back to some kind UNEXPECTED DISASTERS with 12 attachments and more LAKE CHARLES RESPOND TO “We proudly employ LAKE CHARLES RESPOND TO properties, especially after the May and improvements to better enjoy their 2021 flood. They also purchased a outdoor living spaces, as we’ve spent so to solve drainage issues on their erThey experience. ” of normalcy. They’re making upgrades toupgr solve drainage issues on their of normalcy. They’re making upgrades ’re making ades Nathaniel and Alexis Allured opened their UNEXPECTED DISASTERS UNEXPECTED DISASTERS 2021 flood. They also purchased a outdoor living spaces, as we’ve spent so 5500 HD diesel truck with large towing much time at our homes since March Nathaniel andto Alexis Allured opened their properties, especially after thethe May andand improvements to better enjoy their properties, especially after May improvements to better enjoy their ments bet ter enjoy their landscaping business in 2018. Their goal was to provide compact than other Bobcat models, hardworking local men who contribute 5500 HD diesel truck with large towing much time at our homes since March capacity and equipped with a large 2020, when COVID-19 changed so much landscaping business in 2018. Their goal was to provide 2021 flood. They also purchased a outdoor living spaces, as we’ve spent so so 2021 flood. They also purchased a outdoor living spaces, as we’ve spent g Nathaniel spaces, as we’ve spent so high quality local lawn and landscaping services to and Alexis Allured opened their Nathaniel and Alexis Alluredservices opened their capacity and and equipped with a largeto 2020, when COVID-19 changed so much flatbed trailer roll-off dumpster us, and we to find innovative high qualityLouisiana local lawn and landscaping to 5500 HDHD diesel truck with large towing much time at had our homes since March Southwest From early through 5500 diesel truck with large towingfor much time at our homes since March t our homes since M arch landscaping business in 2018. Their goal was to2020 provide landscaping business inresidents. 2018. Their goal was to provide flatbed trailer anddelivery roll-off and dumpster to much for us, and we had to find for of a footprint onandequipped homeowners’ towhen our recovery efforts. assist inand material debrisso ways to stay entertained atinnovative home.” so much Southwest Louisiana residents. From early 2020less through 2021, those services have evolved and expanded in capacity with a large 2020, COVID-19 changed capacity equipped with a much large 2020, when COVID-19 changed so much COVID-19 changed so high quality local lawn and landscaping services to to high quality local lawn and landscaping services assist in material delivery and debris ways to stay entertained at home. removal and hauling – services in high To manage the increased need ”for 2021, those have evolved and expandednatural ininnovative response to services the numerous tragic and unforeseen flatbed trailer and roll-off dumpster to for us, and we had to find innovative flatbed trailer and roll-off dumpster to for us, and we had to find innovative eSouthwest had to find Louisiana residents. From early 2020 through Southwest Louisiana residents. From early 2020 through removalwith and our hauling – services in high ToSouthwest manage the increased need for demand continued postrebuilding and renewal in Southwest response to the numerous tragic and unforeseen natural property. We call Louisiana home disasters. “My husband and I share a passion forat nature, home. assist in material delivery andand debris to stay entertained atSouthwest home. ” ” assist in with material delivery debris ways ways to and stay entertained at home. entertained ” 2021, those services have evolved and expanded in demand our continued postrebuilding renewal in 2021, those services have evolved and expanded in hurricane cleanup efforts in SWLA. Louisiana, The Grounds Guys have disasters. “Myand husband and ILouisiana, share a passion for nature, the outdoors, Southwest and wanted removal andand hauling – services in high To manage increased for for removal hauling – services in high increased To manage the increased need e response the increased need for hurricane cleanup efforts in SWLA. Louisiana, Thethe Grounds Guysneed have to the numerous tragic and unforeseen natural response to the numerous tragic and unforeseen natural They also bought two Bobcat MT their staff and equipment the outdoors, and Southwest Louisiana, and wanted to help others enjoy their outdoor spaces by providing “Our local, family-owned business and are proud to own and operate demand with our continued postrebuilding and renewal in Southwest demand with our continued postrebuilding and renewal in Southwest nd renewal in Southwest They which also bought two Bobcat MT increased their stafflawn andmaintenance equipment disasters. “My husband I share a passion forproviding nature, 100’s, have been game changers disasters. “My husband and I share a passion for nature, for new year-round to help others enjoyand their outdoor spaces by services for well-manicured lawns and solutions for hurricane cleanup efforts in services, SWLA. Louisiana, TheThe Grounds Guys have hurricane cleanup efforts in SWLA. Grounds Guys have he Grounds Guys have 100’s, which have been game changers contracts, forLouisiana, new year-round lawn maintenance thethe outdoors, and Southwest Louisiana, and wanted for an array of landscaping landscaping services, and outdoors, and Southwest Louisiana, and wanted services for well-manicured lawns and solutions for ever-evolving landscape needs, with an emphasis on an They also bought two Bobcat MT increased their staff and equipment has had exponential growth this past our business here, enabling us to They also bought two Bobcat MT increased their staff and equipment heir staff and equipment for an array of landscaping services, contracts, landscaping services, and with 12 attachments and more sod installation. “We proudly employ to help others enjoy their outdoor spaces providing to help others enjoy their outdoor spaces providing ever-evolving landscape needs, with an by emphasis on an exceptional customer experience. ” by 100’s, which have been game changers for new year-round lawn maintenance 100’s, have been game changershardworking for new year-round lawn maintenance r-round lawn with 12which attachments and more sod installation. proudly employ compact than other Bobcat models, local“We men who contribute services forfor well-manicured lawns andand forfor maintenance services well-manicured lawns solutions exceptional customer experience. ”solutions for an array of landscaping services, contracts, landscaping services, andand compact than other Bobcat models, hardworking menoffer who contribute for an array of landscaping services, contracts, landscaping services, ndscaping services, and for less ofto a footprint on homeowners’ so much to ourlocal recovery efforts. year, as we are eager help families work in the region and quick ever-evolving landscape needs, with an an emphasis on on an an ever-evolving landscape needs, with emphasis for less of a footprint on homeowners’ so much to our recovery efforts. with 12 attachments and more sod installation. “We proudly employ with 12 attachments and more sod installation. “We proudly employ ion. “ W e proudly employ property. We call Southwest Louisiana home exceptional customer experience. ” ” exceptional customer experience. property. Wehardworking callproud Southwest Louisiana home compact than other Bobcat models, hardworking local men who contribute “Our local, family-owned business and are to own and operate compact than other Bobcat models, local men who contribute g local men create, who contribute build, and maintain a backyard turnarounds. ” tohere, “Our family-owned business and are proud to own andefforts. operate had exponential growth this past our business enabling usefforts. to forhas less oflocal, a on homeowners’ so much to our recovery for less offootprint a footprint on homeowners’ so much our recovery our recovery efforts. 5500 diesel truck with roll off dumpster for debris removal/haulin sod installation has had exponential this past ourWe business here,and enabling ushome to home year, as we are eager growth to help families work incall the region offer quick property. We call Southwest Louisiana property. Southwest Louisiana thwest Louisiana home oasis year-round, so they can spend year, asbuild, wefamily-owned are eager to help families work inare theproud and offer quick create, and maintain a backyard turnarounds. ”region “Our local, business and are proud to own and operate “Our local, family-owned business and to own and operate ud to own and operate create, build, and maintain a backyard turnarounds. ” oasis year-round, so they can spend hashas hadhad exponential growth thisthis past ourour business here, enabling usGrounds to For more information, call The exponential growth past business here, enabling us to s here, enabling us to For more information, call The Grounds time doing more important things, ”can oasis year-round, sotothey spend time doing more important things, ” year, as we are eager help families work in the region and offer quick year, as we are eager to help families work in the region and offer quick region and offer quick For more information, The Grounds Guys of Lake Charles atcall 337-513-4118. time doing more important things,” Allured says.and create, build, maintain a backyard turnarounds. ”Charles create, build, and maintain a backyard turnarounds. ” at . ” Guys of Lake Charles 337-513-4118. Guys of Lake at 337-513-4118. Allured says. Alexis Allured says they have been “Our com Allured says.oasisoasis NDS GUYS OF year-round, so so they cancan spend year-round, they spend drainage installation

drainage installation

sod installation

sod sod installation installation

drainage installation drainage installation

5500 diesel truck with roll off dumpster for debris removal/hauling

55005500 diesel truck withwith roll off for debris removal/hauling diesel truck rolldumpster off dumpster for debris removal/hauling

Debris Removal/ Hauling

ForFor more information, callcall TheThe Grounds more information, Grounds ormation, call The Grounds time doing more important things, ” ” time doing more important things, ris Removal/ Hauling Guys of Lake Charles at 337-513-4118. e Charles at 3 37 -5134 118Guys . of Lake Charles at 337-513-4118. Allured says. Allured says.

RLES RESPOND TO TED DISASTERS Debris Removal/ Hauling Debris Removal/ Hauling

2021 - Annual Issue

contracted by countless homeowners to get their to solve drainage issues on their of normalcy thriveswla.com 65 properties, especially after the May and improv Thrive

BROUSSARD DOVE:

Small Enough to Care. Smart Enough to Win. Imagine it. A law firm where you get to talk to your lawyer, not a legal assistant. At Broussard Dove, your attorney will work directly with you, side-by-side, to achieve your goals. We take the time to get to know you and your legal issues to create a customized approach based on your needs. We care about our clients and work hard to ensure the best possible outcome. Broussard Dove is locally owned, with offices in Lake Charles and Houma. In addition to legal expertise, our attorneys have both received a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree and are able to offer our business clients a strong record of business law experience.

Aggressive, Cost-Effective Representation that Delivers Results for Hurricane Claims Being from Louisiana, our attorneys understand the devastation hurricanes leave behind. We have handled property damage claims for over 14 years for homeowners and commercial clients and have a proven record of success.

SYE BROUSARD, FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER • Raised in Lake Charles • Graduate of Barbe High School • Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana State University

• Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans • MBA from Louisiana State University

4865 Ihles Rd., Ste. 7 | 337-419-0000 | geauxclaimsattorney.com Sye J. Broussard, Attorney at Law, Lake Charles 66

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

Thrive

thriveswla.com

Thrive

2021 - Annual Issue

SWLA Homegrown 2021

Articles inside

Resilience SWLA

SWLA Jobs & Economy on the Rebound

Benefits of Alliance Membership