Business Spotlight
Louisiana is moving forward, creating a state of opportunity. Like never before, entrepreneurs and small businesses are shaping Louisiana's future and its economy.
With a strong work ethic, reputation for innovation and commitment to Louisiana, business owners and entrepreneurs are leading the way to recovery and a brighter economic future.
In this section, we highlight a few of these business leaders. Take a few moments to read and hear their stories in their own words. After all, their success illustrates a greater story of what Louisiana and LED can offer businesses. LED continues to be a valuable resource as others join the growing list of Louisiana business success stories.
Small Business Success Stories
Amian Health Services
"The Leader of In-Home Services"
Amian Health Services is aa provider of personal care services for clients at home, in the hospital, nursing homes, or assisted living environments. … more
Euro Breads & Pastries
"The Flavor of Europe"
Peter and Ingrid Czichomski were world travelers with the same dream. After moving to Lafayette in December 1996, they decided to make their dream a reality … more
Forstall
Before Hurricane Katrina poured eight feet of water into one store and three feet of water into the other, Forstall Art Supply was a thriving family owned business … more
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Pin Feathers, Inc.
"Couvillion's Magnetic Decoy Wings for Spinning Wing Decoys"
No screws, pins or tools are needed to create life-like duck decoys. Skip and Chris Couvillion, along with the help of their family, created a business around their idea … more
Southern Sweet Potato Pie Company
5346 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 328-2221
"Connoisseurs of Sweet Potato Pie"
Gloria and Harold Peaden have always loved sweet potato pie. In fact, they have ordered it at every restaurant where they have encountered it on the menu. However, they were never able to find one that was quite the caliber of Gloria's mother's pie. So, in 1998, Gloria and Harold took matters into their own hands … more
Spa Almaz
"Body, Mind, and Spirit"
Since September 1, 2005, Spa Almaz has been the premiere spa in New Iberia. With the assistance of the Acadiana Small Business Development Center sponsored by … more
Tina's Cajun Creations
"Heavy on the Spice"
Founded more than 18 years ago as New Orleans Gourmet Foods, Tina's Cajun Creations packaged authentic New Orleans flavors like their BBQ Shrimp Mix and Vieux Carre Rib Rub … more
Windows A Bookshop
"The Full-Service Bookshop"
Since 1993, the original 1,000-square-foot Windows A Bookshop in Monroe has grown from 5,000 books to more than 25,000 books, 500 music CDs, several thousand greeting cards … more
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Variety Transport
"Cost-Effective Transportation Services"
With over ten years of commercial driving experience, Vernon and Carondalette Rogers have shaped Variety Transport, Inc … more
Industry Success Stories
NuComm
NuComm International of Toronto, Canada's leader in outsourced contact center solutions, has opened its 14th and largest call center in Lafayette … more
Louisiana's Entertainment Industry Explosion
Louisiana's entertainment industry has mushroomed in the last five years. Today, a fast-growing native industry offers pre-production … more
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Louisiana Media Services (LMS) & Louisiana Media Productions (LaMP)
Jordan Kessler and his film industry partners all moved themselves and families from Los Angeles to the Baton Rouge … more
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Louisiana Production Consultants
Business partners Lampton Enochs and Alyssa Kantrow were working on existing film industry projects when Hurricane Katrina hit … more
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Network Foundation Technologies (NFT)
Dr. Mike O'Neal, director of the computer science department at Louisiana Tech University, had the idea several years ago … more
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Strategic Business Solutions - Yatec Games
After evacuating his home and business from New Orleans, Strategic Business Solutions owner Dean Majoie wanted to contribute … more
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Turbo Squid
Voted "Innovator of the Year" for 2006 by New Orleans City Business, Turbo Squid is an online marketplace for digital media … more
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Steelscape Inc.
Steelscape, Inc. produces cold-rolled, metallic-coated and painted steel coils for the construction market in the United States … more
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Video Spotlights
Acadian Millwork
Doors, windows, moldings, casework. Custom-build or stock. If it's made out of wood, Acadian Millwork and Supply Company can build it … more
Baumer Foods
If you regularly eat oyster po-boys, gumbo or red beans and rice, chances are you're familiar with Crystal … more
Network Foundation Technologies
Like all successful businesses, Network Foundation Technologies (NFT) began with a good idea … more
Steelscape Inc.
When Steelscape Inc. decided to open an expansive manufacturing and production facility in Shreveport, it was not without first doing its homework … more
Discover the story behind several businesses that are thriving in Louisiana.
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