Annual Report

TWRU CPAs and Financial Advisors: Building solid relationships has ensured a 75-year legacy

Edgar Thomas was ahead of his time when he started his accounting firm in 1948 with a “work-life balance” approach. He and early firm leaders...

The Life of a Single Mom®: Over 1 million moms served … and counting

On the heels of reaching one million single mothers across the nation, The Life of a Single Mom® CEO Jennifer Maggio has seen firsthand...

The Design Studio: New design center part of 20th anniversary celebration

Each month of this year will be a celebration for The Design Studio (TDS), all leading up to the firm’s 20th anniversary in July....

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge: An organization that believes everyone is an artist

While The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge originated as a Junior League project in 1973, it’s grown to be much more. AT A GLANCE Top...

Maurice Velasquez Leadership & Management: Executive and management training improves collaboration and company alignment

Maurice Velasquez Leadership & Management specializes in helping executives, managers and supervisors become more effective and cohesive in their leadership, collaboration, and decision-making to...

The Shobe Financial Group: New partnership ensures a secure future for clients

In 1983, Edward Shobe planned to create a company to help people pursue their financial goals through trusting, long-term relationships. What set his company...

Port of Greater Baton Rouge: Improvements and developments making headlines across the country

Increasing efficiency and capacity and improving facilities for tenants is always top of mind for the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. An ongoing river...

PALA Group: Drawing strength from a diverse, specialized portfolio

PALA is celebrating its 50th anniversary in stellar fashion, as it will mark a record year in revenue for the employee-owned industrial contractor. It...

Mullin: Creating lasting impact with landscaping

Chase Mullin built his St. Rose-based landscape design firm from the ground up, starting with an old Jeep, a borrowed trailer, and a dream...

MESH: Bigger and busier than ever, creative agency enters third decade

Taylor Bennett and his team at the MESH creative agency know a thing or two about growth. AT A GLANCE Top executives: Taylor Bennett, Founder and...

McGlinchey Stafford: Community-centered culture benefits clients and staff

Since 1993, the Baton Rouge office of McGlinchey Stafford has provided innovative legal services to local and national clients. Yet throughout its 30-year history,...

Manchac Homes: Every job is personal

As a seven-year-old, Russell Alleman would tag along with his parents to Lowe’s or Home Depot. He was particularly fond of the countless magazines...

Louisiana Tech College of Business: College intertwines technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship

At a time when college enrollment is dropping dramatically across the nation, the Louisiana Tech College of Business continues to grow in both size...

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA): Financing today for a better tomorrow

For nearly half a century, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA) has been committed to strengthening economic development, health care and education across Louisiana...

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development: Creating opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses

Through multiple compliance programs, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) provides more inclusive, fairer opportunities for Louisiana businesses and employees working on...

Lettermans: Company prints with a passion

Founded by the Letterman family in 1949 as a printer of technical documents, Lettermans’ main product has taken a dramatic shift under the guidance of...

JR Construction: Laying the groundwork for a strong community

JR Construction isn’t only focused on building concrete foundations and framing for residential and commercial properties; their real specialization is building relationships. “What makes...

ITI Technical College: Celebrating 50 years, ITI embodies motto ‘For a Better Life’

Over the last 50 years, ITI Technical College has helped thousands of students from Greater Baton Rouge earn degrees and land stable, meaningful work, living...

Holly & Smith Architects: Firm’s designs nurture a passion for living

Human beings spend most of their personal and professional time within the built environment. In recognition of that fact, Holly & Smith Architects seeks...

Gulf Coast Office Products: A company known for experience and knowledge

Trey Beall has been in the copier and office machine business since the early 1990s. As president of Gulf Coast Office Products, he has...