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Gabby Higgins on roasting her own coffee
'It feels like a full-circle moment.'
How I Got Started: Ann Connelly of Ann Connelly Fine Art tells her story
How this savvy businesswoman went from operating a startup in a work room in her home to anchor tenant of her own luxury development called Studio Park.
Entrepreneur: Lisa Boudreaux-Lecoq
Entrepreneur: Lisa Boudreaux-Lecoq launched the The Gilded Artichocke Catering Co. by leasing a kitchen at a local country club.
Executive Spotlight: Rachel P. Cherco
Executive Spotlight: Rachel P. Cherco is one of five employees who has been with Investar Bank since its 2006 launch in Baton Rouge.
Entrepreneur: Rodney Greenup
Entrepreneur: Rodney Greenup, president of Greenup Industries, started his industrial maintenance company in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Executive Spotlight: Christopher D’Elia
Executive Spotlight: Christopher D'Elia recently celebrated his 10th year as dean of LSU's College of the Coast & Environment, the longest continuous tenure of any presently serving LSU dean.
Meet Louisiana’s Female Founder 100: Sevetri Wilson
What does this entrepreneur share with Joanna Gaines, Rhiana and Serena Williams?
From ‘little company’ to multimillion-dollar firm
Louisiana Fire Extinguisher CEO Sarah Grace Brooks' mantra: 'We need to think bigger.'
Entrepreneur: Karen Goodridge
Entrepreneur: Karen Goodridge is the owner of KG Consulting, a firm that specializes in the transition for students and adults changing careers.
Executive Spotlight: Jerry Lebold
Executive Spotlight: Jerry Lebold was appointed by BASF in August to serve as senior vice president and general manager for the company's largest North American manufacturing site in Geismar.
Entrepreneur: Jacob Jolibois and Matthew Armstrong
Entrepreneur: Jacob Jolibois and Matthew Armstrong are the founders of Block Lawncare, an on-demand lawncare app service with plans to expand beyond Baton Rouge.
Executive Spotlight: Nick Speyrer
Executive Spotlight: Emergent Method, the Baton Rouge-based management consulting company Nick Speyrer founded in 2012, is has seen its revenues grow 635% since 2015.
Women to Watch: Sophia Macias
When 11-year-old Sophia Macias didn’t see a space for local girls her age to connect over golf, she created one.
Cultivating the next gen of entrepreneurs
Deborah Sternberg started the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge a year ago—and already its impact is promising.
Entrepreneur: John Neyland
Entrepreneur: John Neyland, founder of Strength Science Studios, is a seriel entrepreneur who has launched two other companies.
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone's company has shipped more than 7,000 machines to large manufacturers and retailers across the world.
Entrepreneur: Layne Zuelke
SETTING SIGHTS
While visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art as a child, Baton Rouge-native Layne Zuelke’s eye was drawn to the intricate beauty of...
Executive Spotlight: Calvin Mills Jr.
Position: CEO/President
Company: CMC Technology Solutions, and SLT Technology Inc.
Age: 41
Family: Wife, Brittany, two daughters (Bryce and Baylor Mills), and one son (Aiden Mills)
Hometown: New...
Entrepreneur: Matt Flynn
HOT AND BOTHERED
Matt Flynn remembers struggling to stay properly hydrated on the field as far back as his early days of playing little league...
Executive spotlight: Donn Peterson
Position: Vice President
Company: Group Industries
Age: 56 (going on 9!)
Family: Baby of five siblings
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Education: Continuing...
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