2008 Business Awards and Hall of Fame
Success in business is worthy of recognition, and local companies make a major contribution to the quality of life in our community.
Have you bought live or boiled crawfish yet this season?
Issue: April 08, 2008
Occupational Licenses
April 8, 2008 issue
TOPS is for everyone
The TOPS program is one of the most successful and popular government programs in Louisiana. But one legislator wants to mess with it. Also: What to call New Orleans school program, Why did Lombardi and LSU Board get involved in the athletic director search?, July elections may be on way out, congratulations to the Lady Tigers and a salute to Huey Wilson.
Here’s looking at you
Efforts to lower health care costs through ‘transparency’ appear to be growing legs.
Wings and things
Metro Airport leads the effort for more state funding for existing aviation infrastructure.
Double bonus
Baton Rouge-based Mattress Direct takes advantage of GO Zone and Economic Stimulus Act incentives to record unprecedented growth.
Senior moments
Alice and David Landry are among baby boomer retirees who have fallen victim to alleged broker’s fraud.
Adam’s eve
LRA’s deputy director prepares to carry forth the initiatives set by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber as its new president/CEO.
They’ve got game
Former LSU basketball walk-ons Brandon Landry and Jack Warner rely on teamwork and fundamentals to court success with their bars and restaurants.
A bridge to the future
Pointe Coupee Parish reboots its land-use plan in advance of the 2010 opening of the John James Audubon Bridge.
Little room to breathe
With the clock ticking toward Opening Day, there was much work to be done for Privé’s co-owners.
The price is not always right
There’s nothing illegal about price-checking, but the bid process does have flaws.
The New Orleans reality
New Orleans residents should stop with the conspiracy theories about how Baton Rouge is muscling in on their turf and concentrate on saving their city.
Still driving the train
Gov. Bobby Jindal is on a roll after two successful special sessions and the Legislature wants to stay on for the ride. That should be easy to do, thanks to all the money flowing into the budget and a substantial, but not over-reaching agenda.
Letters
April 8, 2008 issue
Moving up
April 8, 2008 issue
Company News
April 8, 2008 issue
Entrepreneur: Danny Abraham
The Brand Coupon Network, housed in a nondescript office suite on North Harrell’s Ferry Road, looks every bit the fledgling startup.
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