Land of Opportunity
Pointe Coupee Parish attracting plenty of attention Les Cantrell is an optimist, a glass-is-half-full kind of guy. But when he talks about the future of Pointe Coupee Parish, Cantrell can barely contain his enthusiasm. In fact, his cup is practically running over with excitement. “Every morning I get out of bed, I tell myself, ‘It’s a great day to make a deal, so let’s make something happen,’ ” said Cantrell, the Director of...
Dreher’s journey takes him back home again
Star Hill is one of those places that seldom registers on a map. For its handful of residents, the small community in West Feliciana Parish near St. Francisville is home. It’s also a metaphor for their way of life. Even though he grew up there, Rod Dreher admits it took a long time for him to come to that realization. Dreher has enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning journalist, writing for publications in major markets like Dallas...
Family fun, good food and hot music take the stage...
Mark your calendar and get ready for a good time! The Zachary Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the family-friendly 7th annual Zachary Arts & Music Festival (Zfest) on the grounds of BREC’s Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary. As many as 100 regionally and locally-renowned artists will be selling their works, and everyone will enjoy the incredible food, a petting zoo and pony rides, paddleboats on the lake, a...
Deciding to start a business takes careful conside...
Published February 2013: Entrepreneur (noun): An individual who starts his/her own business; a person who undertakes the organization and management of a commercial enterprise involving independence and risk as well as the opportunity for profit; the boss; the one with all the headaches. There are few people who haven’t given some thought to starting their own business. Many of them never go forward and actually pursue their idea, often due to...
New owners promise Avery Lane will remain a premie...
Published January 2013: When Katie and Joe Amorello first began discussing the idea of becoming owners of Avery Lane Salon, she admits she was a little hesitant. Although she had worked at the salon two days a week for years, she enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom with her daughters, Mary Grace, 5, and Macey, 2. But the seed had been planted. The more they talked about it, the more intriguing the idea grew on the Amorellos. The salon’s owners,...
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New location for Lane Wound Center Lane RMC announced recently that the Lane Wound Center & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has moved into its new location, 4917 West Park Drive, located directly behind the Medical Pharmacy on Lane’s campus at 6300 Main Street in Zachary. Lane’s team of nurses...
Zachary Driving Academy rolls out “green” CNG Civic
Zachary Driving Academy owner Jeanette Boggs recently purchased a 2012 Honda Civic GX that is one of the first cars in the Zachary area that is exclusively fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). Because CNG vehicles are still relatively rare, they can only be refueled at two stations in Baton...
First Louisiana Entrepreneur Fest scheduled for June 20-21 in Houma
The first statewide conference of its kind will offer budding entrepreneurs a chance to learn how to plan for and start a business. The inaugural Louisiana Entrepreneurship Fest: For Youth and First-Time Entrepreneurs is designed for Louisiana college and university students, as well as high school...
First Louisiana Entrepreneur Fest scheduled for June 20-21 in Houma. |
New Roads will host the Louisiana Triathlon on May 18. |
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Lane RMC announced recently that the Lane Wound Center & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has moved into its new location. |
Rodney S. “Sam” Johnson was recently elected chairman of the board at the Bank of Zachary and its holding company, Zachary Bancshares Inc. |
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“To my knowledge this is the first comprehensive study to determine sediment loads entering False River,” Justin Shaw said. |
Cabba’s Grill features a unique menu that includes the best recipes Landers has learned over her 15 years in the restaurant business. |
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A-1 Safe & Lock is experienced, trustworthy and provides quality work |
Find exactly what you're looking for with area businesses |
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Zachary Driving Academy recently purchased a 2012 Honda Civic GX, one of the first cars in the Zachary area exclusively fueled by compressed natural gas. |
“With these five sites, our inventory of land is now 3,245 acres. This is the first step and the most crucial one to entice industry and business to come to Pointe Coupee.” |
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 Many of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act affect small businesses differently depending on their size. |
Cross-selling and up-selling are among the best ways to improve your sales. |
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Stuff the turkey – not yourself over the holidays. |
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Green Light Plan's Mount Pleasant intersection improvements project recently |
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