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Welcome to River Region
2011 Board of Directors
About the Chamber
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RIVER REGIONWELCOME TO
On behalf of theBoard of Directors,I'm pleased towelcome you tothe River Region
Chamber of Commerce. Insupport of our members who arededicated investors in ourcommunities of St. James, St.John and St. Charles, the Chamber provides businessesof all sizes a multitude of valuable benefits and onlinetools that will enhance their respective markets tofurther business growth. Your local Chamberacknowledges that the key to economic vitality is thepartnership between our local businesses andcommunities.
We are proud to present a MemberDirectory/Community Resource Guide, which containsinformation about all current members as well as acomprehensive list of resources supporting the region.
With portals to public policy development, businessresources and governmental and economic agencies,plus news and information on Chamber events,networking opportunities and service committees,you're sure to find something that benefits yourbusiness. We encourage the members to shop andsupport one another. Not yet a member? Contact theChamber office or visit our website atwww.riverregionchamber.org.
We hope you'll take advantage of our offerings and lookforward to working together to improve the businessclimate of the River Region.
Thank you for your continued support of your localChamber.
Chassity McComackExecutive Director
We have justbegun a newyear andoptimism is veryhigh in the
River Parishes. Last year was avery trying time as we dealt witha very slow economy, a major oilspill and severe cuts in the statebudget. All of this was handled by you with your usualenthusiasm, and your Chamber was always there asyour unified voice addressing these concerns.
As your Chairman, I expect this year to be anoutstanding year as we have assembled a dynamicgroup of committee chairs committed to improving theeconomy of the River Parishes and addressing yourneeds. Public Policy will be focusing on federal as wellas state and local legislative issues to improve thebusiness climate in the River Region.
Business Development will be working with theparishes’ economic development offices in their questto help existing businesses grow, as well as attract newbusinesses. Membership Committee will beconcentrating on “customer satisfaction.” EventsCommittee is planning several quality events duringthe year that meet your needs for networking,education, socializing and just having fun.
I urge you to consider getting involved with one ofthese committees to participate in the excitement.I promise that you will be challenged and appreciated.
I look forward to partnering with you in continuing thework of this great Chamber.
Henry Friloux2011 Chair
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DIRECTORS2011 BOARD OF
Executive CommitteeMr.Henry Friloux,Chairman 2011EchoVentures, Inc.13938 River RoadDestrehan, LA 70047985-764-6431 (work) • Fax: 985-764-6431
Ms.Rhonda Hotard,Past ChairmanLouisiana Federal Credit Union350 BelleTerre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068985-653-1750 • Fax: 985-651-8001
Mr.Ralph Phillip,Vice ChairmanValero St. Charles RefineryP.O. Box 518Norco, LA 70079985-764-5868 (work) • Fax: 985-764-2359
Mr.Nathan Stein,TreasurerN P Stein CPA324 Nottaway DriveDestrehan, LA 70047985-307-0770 (work) • Fax: 985-307-0771
Ms.Penny Freeman,SecretaryPreferred Home Mortgage1704 Chantilly Drive, Suite 201LaPlace, LA 70068985-651-4200 • Fax: 985-651-5091
Ms.Chassity McComack,Executive DirectorRiver Region Chamber of Commerce301W. Airline Hwy., Suite 201LaPlace, LA 70068985-359-9777 ext. 222 • Fax: 985-359-9778
Mr. Ray DussoldMarathon Petroleum Company LLCP.O. BoxACGaryville, LA 70051985-535-2241 (work)
Mr.Tommy FaucheuxDowP.O. Box 50Hahnville, LA 70057985-783-4990 (work)
Mr. Barry GriffinE. I. DuPont586 Hwy. 44LaPlace, LA 70068985-536-5368 (work) • Fax: 985-536-5498
Mr. John HarmonCivil Construction Contractors, LLCP.O. Box 394Hahnville, LA 70057985-783-6893 (work) • Fax: 985-783-6894
Mr. John LittleInternational MatexTankTerminalsP.O. Box 159St. Rose, LA 70087504-468-3997 (work) • Fax: 504-468-8886
Mr. Matt LundyREI Promos321 Nottaway DriveDestrehan, LA 70047985-764-0170 (work) • Fax: 985-764-0150
Mr. Brent MadereSt. Charles Business AssociationP.O. Box 555Lulling, LA 70070985-758-1583 • Fax: 985-758-1583
Mr. Randy MireGem DrugsP.O.Drawer KReserve, LA 70084985-536-3957 (work) • Fax: 985-536-2231
Mr. Mike PalamoneUrban Systems Associates, Inc.400 N. Peters Street, Suite 2060New Orleans, LA 70130504-523-5511 (work) • Fax: 504-523-5522
Ms. Raj PannuPannu Enterprises2169Augusta DriveLaPlace, LA 70068985-417-3282 (work) • Fax: 985-652-4480
Mr. Doug RhodesEntergyP.O. Box 61000,Mail Unit L-JEF-365New Orleans, LA 70161504-840-2655 (work)
Mr. Nolan SchexnayderSchexnayder Financial Group330 BelleTerre Blvd., Suite 201LaPlace, LA 70068985-652-2877 (work) • Fax: 985-652-9155
Mr. Scott SchwaiboldMatherne's Supermarket1424W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068985-652-9234 (work) • Fax: 985-652-9747
Ms.TanyiaTregreFamily Home Care, Inc.133 BelleTerre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068985-359-1170 (work) • Fax: 985-651-6781
Ms. AnnetteWrayAdvent Communications, Inc.P.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063985-764-1445 (work) • Fax: 985-725-0448
Board of DirectorsAttorney PaulAucoinRiver ParishesTourist Commission2900 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068225-265-7906 (work) • Fax: 985-359-2595
Mr. Adam BodinGood Housekeeping Stores, Inc.P.O. Box 613Gramercy, LA 70052225-869-3100 (work) • Fax: 225-869-3100
Mr. Mac BordelonM. B. Realty & Appraisals217W.Main StreetGramercy, LA 70052225-869-8156 • Fax: 225-869-5962
Mr. Kerry BourgeoisFirst American BankP.O. Box 550Vacherie, LA 70090225-265-2265 • Fax: 225-265-367
Ms.Sheila ButlerEntergy (Reserve)4317W. Airline Hwy.Reserve, LA 70070985-479-2025 • Fax: 985-479-2018
Ms.Chesley CashioAM-PM Services, Inc.P.O. Box 186Luling, LA 70070985-785-6857 (work) • Fax: 985-785-6462
Mr. Richard DrexelSt. John Business AssociationP.O. Box 873LaPlace, LA 70069-0573985-651-6161
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CHAMBERABOUT THE
Serving as the voice of all member businesses,the River Region Chamber of Commerce isunparalleled in its efforts to improve thecommunities of St. James, St. John andSt. Charles Parishes.
The Chamber is an independent and autonomousorganization dedicated to the interests of the businesscommunity of the River Region.
Mission StatementGrow, Strengthen and Unify Businesses in theRiver Region.
OurVision StatementBuilding relationships to impact and improve the qualityof life through strong leadership that advocates a pro-business environment in St. Charles, St. James and St.John Parishes.
Key Principles of OperationeTo serve and represent all business in St. Charles,St. John and St. James Parishes.eWe will be additive to and supportive of other businessdevelopment and community service organizations inthe parishes.
River Region Chamber of CommerceMembership BenefitsBusiness AdvocacyeRepresentation of business to parish councils andstate governmenteCommunication of key issueseDirect link with parish government economicdevelopment initiativeseProactive lobbyingeEvents designed for networkingeInformal networking at all eventseListings in Chamber publicationseEvent sponsorship opportunitieseExclusive advertising opportunities
Free Membership in the U.S. Chamber of CommerceeOnline Small Business Center—a library of resourcesat your fingertips 24/7eGrassroots Coalition—voice your opinion on businessmatters and get involved by voting for pro-businesscandidates and telling politicians to vote for business(www.voteforbusiness.com)eAffinity partner benefits and services—discounts fromMonster, FedEx, Yellow Transportation and moreeuschamber.com Weekly—e-newsletter delivered rightto your inbox each week
Customized Offers on the Chamber WebsiteChamber membership includes the flexibility to modifyyour business’ features in our ChamberMaster program.ChamberMaster’s advertising module allows you toincrease visibility, move merchandise and build businessby advertising specials with Hot Deals, postingemployment needs with Job Postings and advertising yourbusiness event through Events. These benefits are free ofcharge to Chamber members!eHot Deals are special offers that a member may post forconsumer viewing on the Hot Deals area of theChamber’s website.eJob Postings are employment opportunities that amember may post for consumer viewing on the JobPostings area of the Chamber’s website.eEvents allow members to submit an event forconsideration by Chamber staff to be included on theChamber’s website. Upon approval by Chamber staff,the event listing will be displayed within the publicevents calendar.
The Office Depot Discount Program, which offersdiscounted prices on office supplies, technology, copy andprint, promotional products and order size.
UNA Discount Health Savings ProgramThe River Region Chamber of Commerce is proud tooffer all residents of River Region access to a freediscount health savings card. This program is notinsurance, it is a point of sale discount program.
Email Marketing with Constant ContactChamber members can save 20% if theyprepay for 6 months and 25% if they prepayfor 12 months.
SCORE – “Counselors to America’s Small Business”SCORE has partnered with the Chamber to provide thelatest resources and valuable assistance to help smallbusiness thrive. Some of the topics for which counselingwill be provided include: start-up assistance, businessplan development, permits and licenses, bonding andinsurance, financial/capital, managing a business, humanresources/managing employees, customer relations,business accounting/budget, cash flow management, taxplanning, marketing/sales, government contracting,franchising, buying/selling a business, technology/computers, eCommerce and legal issues.
A SCORE counselor is conveniently housed within theChamber office to provide free business counseling.
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INTRODUCTIONCOMMUNITY
The River Region is comprised of threeLouisiana parishes—St. James, St. John theBaptist and St. Charles—which are each cut inhalf horizontally by the Mississippi River andare surrounded by Lake Maurepas, Lake
Pontchartrain, Lake Cataouatche, Lake Salvador and LacDes Allemands. With a combined land area ofapproximately 749 square miles and a total population of119,751, this vast area is filled with opportunities foroutdoor recreation, solid business ventures and plenty todo for locals and visitors alike.
S T . J A M E SSt. James Parish is strategically located midway betweenthe metro epicenters of Baton Rouge and New Orleans.Its population is 22,102 (a total of a four percent increasefrom 21,216 in 2000)—the smallest of the three parishesin terms of population and population density, but in landmeasurements, it is the second largest of the parishes at246 square miles. Over half of the parish is covered bywetlands; despite this, the parish is home to twoincorporated towns, Lutcher and Gramercy, but the vastmajority of the parish’s population lives in theunincorporated communities of Convent (the parishseat), Vacherie, Romeville, Paulina, Hester, Welcome, St.James and Union. St. James’s climate is subtropical;winter temperatures rarely reach below an average of 60degrees Fahrenheit, with snow and ice extremely rare.
S T . J O H N T H E B A P T I S TSt. John the Baptist Parish, only 25 minutes west of NewOrleans, is in the heart of Louisiana’s sugarcane industrybetween Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The parish is219 square miles and has a population of 49,800, which isthe second largest of the River Parishes in population. St.John the Baptist Parish consists of Edgard, Wallace, Lucy,Mt. Airy, Garyville, Reserve and LaPlace. There are noincorporated towns in St. John the Baptist Parish. Theclimate is subtropical with precipitation levels atapproximately 54 inches per year.
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S T . C H A R L E SSt. Charles Parish is approximately 25 miles west of theCity of New Orleans and stands as one of the nineparishes that make up the Metropolitan New OrleansArea. The parish has the largest population of the threeRiver Region Parishes at 52,780 and the largest squaremileage at 284 square miles. The towns that are foundwithin the parish include Ama, Bayou Gauche, Boutte,Des Allemands, Hahnville, Killona, Luling, Montz, NewSarpy, Norco, Paradis, St. Rose, Taft and Destrehan. St.Charles’s climate more closely resembles the traditionalfour-season climate with noticeable fall and springclimate changes, but snow and ice are still extremely rare.
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HISTORY
The parishes of St. James, St. John the Baptistand St. Charles, as well as the State ofLouisiana itself, have quite a unique storybehind their creations. According to historicrecords, one of the first Europeans to arrive in
this area was Spanish explorer Hernando de Sotosometime in the early 1540s. Later, the region wasclaimed by French adventurer Sieru de la Salle, naming it“Louisiana” in honor of then-reigning French King LouisXIV.
The land changed hands, from France to Spain, in 1762.At the same time, the area welcomed the first Acadianexiles (descendents of 17th century French colonists whowere forced out of the current-day Canadian provinces ofNova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island).Rule of the territory continued to bounce between Spain,France and Britain, and was officially returned to Franceby Spain in 1800 through the secret Treaty of SanIldefonso.
In 1803, the United States purchased the territory ofLouisiana from Napolean for $15 million, and, by 1807,established 12 counties – which would later be divided
into 19 original parishes, including St. James, St. John theBaptist and St. Charles Parishes. Louisiana was grantedstatehood in 1812.
The three River Region Parishes were around long beforetheir official creation. St. James made up a portion of the“Comte’ d’Acadie” (County of Acadia), which includedthe old ecclesiastical parishes of St. James and “TheAscension” – also referred to as the First and SecondAcadian Coasts. St. John the Baptist and St. CharlesParishes were originally part of the area once known as“La Cote des Allemands” (The German Coast), whichwas settled by German pioneers in the early 1720s. Thetwo parishes share a very similar history as a result of thefusion of German and French cultures in the region earlyon in their settlement.
Local history and the unique culture that has arisen fromthat history is celebrated regularly at various annualfestivals throughout the River Region. Several well-preserved plantations also remain standing, invitingguests to tour the grounds and immerse themselves in therich past of this distinct southeast Louisiana region.
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LOCATION &
TRANSPORTATION
Skipping around from parish to parishor even leaving the state is easy inthe River Region. A number ofinterstates provide efficienttransportation in and around the
parishes, including I-10, I-55 and I-310. StateHighways 44, 18, 3125 and 3127 also servicethe region, as well as U.S. Highways 51, 61and 90, and Louisiana Highway 48.
For air travel, passengers can seek flights fromthe New Orleans International Airport, or forcorporate/private aviation, St. John ParishGeneral Aviation Airport. A number of freightrails service the area, and the Reserve/EdgardFerry carries passengers across the MississippiRiver, making nothing out of reach in thissoutheastern section of Louisiana.
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GOVERNMENT
Residents of the River Region are fortunate tobe served by forward-thinking leadersdedicated to enhancing the quality of life insoutheastern Louisiana.
S T . J A M E S P A R I S H5800 Hwy 44, Conventwww.stjamesla.com
Leadership:
Dale Hymel, Jr. – President
Elwyn Bocz – Councilman, District 1
Jason Amato – Councilman, District 2
Wilson Malbrough, Jr. – Councilman, District 3
Ralph Patin – Chairman, District 4
Charles D. Ketchens – Councilman, District 5
Kendrick Brass – Councilman, District 6
James Brazan –Vice Chairman, District 7
Angele R. Rodrigue – Council Secretary
Parish Services & Programs:
Economic Development – 225-869-1717
Elderly Program – 225-562-2313
Emergency Preparedness – 225-562-2346
F.I.N.S. – 225-562-2424
Finance – 225-562-2290
G.I.S. – 225-562-2356
Head Start Program – 225-562-2359
Housing Program – 225-562-2357
Human Resources – 225-562-2302
Operations (PublicWorks) – 225-562-2262
Planning/Permitting – 225-562-2370
Recreation – 225-562-2406
Registrar ofVoters – 225-562-2445
Road and Bridges – 225-562-2562
Special Programs – 225-562-2354
Transportation – 225-562-2301
Utilities – 225-562-2414
S T . J O H N T H E B A P T I S T P A R I S H1801W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace
www.sjbparish.com
Leadership:
Natalie Robottom – President
Raydell Morris – Councilman at Large, Division A
Steve Lee – Councilman at Large, Division B
Haston Lewis, Sr. – Councilman, District 1
Danny Millet – Councilman, District 2
Charles Julien – Councilman, District 3
Jaclyn Howard – Councilwoman, District 4
Darnel C. Usry – Councilwoman, District 5
Ronnie Smith – Councilman, District 6
Cheryl Millet – Councilwoman, District 7
Parish Services & Programs:
Administration
LaPlace – 985-652-9513
Reserve – 985-536-4176
Edgard – 985-497-3435
Animal Control Shelter – 985-651-7387
Assessor – 985-497-8788
Clerk of Court – 985-497-3331
Community Services – 985-652-6765
Council on Aging (Senior Center)
Reserve – 985-479-0272
Edgard – 985-497-3391
Economic Development – 985-652-9569
Emergency Preparedness – 985-652-2222
Fire Department
St. JohnWestside – 985-497-3441
LaPlace – 985-652-9445
Reserve – 985-536-7550
Garyville – 985-535-6499
Housing Authority
LaPlace – 985-652-9036
Reserve – 985-536-3481
Parks and Recreation – 985-652-9569
Planning and Zoning – 985-651-5565
PublicWorks – 985-652-4815
Sheriff ’s Department
Parishwide – 985-536-2112
LaPlace – 985-652-6388
Edgard – 985-497-3321
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S T . C H A R L E S P A R I S H15045 Hwy 18, Hahnville
www.stcharlesparish-la.gov
Leadership:
V.J. St. Pierre, Jr. – President
Carolyn K. Schexnaydre – Councilwoman at Large, Division A
Terry Authement – Councilman at Large, Division B
Billy Raymond, Sr. – Councilman, District 1
ShelleyTastet – Councilman, District 2
Wendy Benedetto – Councilwoman, District 3
Paul J. Hogan – Councilman, District 4
Larry Cochran – Councilman, District 5
Marcus M. Lambert – Councilman, District 6
Dennis Nuss – Councilman, District 7
Barbara Jacob-Tucker – Council Secretary
Parish Services and Programs:
Animal Control – 985-783-5010
Community Services – 985-764-7944
Council on Aging – 985-783-6683
Economic Development – 985-783-5140
Emergency Preparedness – 985-783-5050
Finance – 985-783-5000
Fire Department
Bayou Gauche – 985-758-7405
Des Allemands – 985-758-7766
East St. Charles – 985-764-8112
Hahnville – 985-783-2002
Luling-Boutte-Ama – 985-785-6194
Norco – 985-764-9621
Paradis – 985-758-1544
St. Rose – 504-467-9536
Killona – 985-783-2956
Montz – 985-764-0056
Grants Office – 985-783-5000
Legal Services – 985-783-5013
Parks & Recreation – 985-783-5090
Personnel – 985-783-5000
Planning & Zoning – 985-783-5060
Public Information – 985-783-5000
PublicWorks &Wastewater – 985-783-5102
Purchasing – 985-783-5000
Retired & SeniorVolunteer Program (RSVP) – 985-785-1037
Sheriff ’s Department – 985-783-6237
Tourism – 985-783-5140
Waterworks – 985-783-5110
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – 985-783-5030
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LODGINGTOURISM &
The River Region invites you to visit this corner ofsoutheast Louisiana. These three parisheswelcome visitors with open arms, boasting thearea’s unique history, Cajun and Creole cookingand world-class recreational activities and
entertainment. The River Region is ready to accommodateyour stay with the hospitality the area surrounding the BigEasy has come to be known for.
With a fine mix of well-known chain hotels and local lodges,the River Region has something for every budget, need anddesire. Call or log on to one of the following hotels today tobegin the trip-planning process.
A C C O M M O DA T I O N SH O T E L S & M O T E L SA-1 Motel15237 Hwy 90, Paradis985-758-9793
BestWestern–Plantation Inn2179 Hwy 70Donaldsonville225-746-9050www.bwdonaldsonville.com
BestWestern–LaPlace Inn4289 Main St., LaPlace985-651-4000www.bestwestern.com
BestWestern–Luling12215 Hwy 90, Luling985-331-0064www.bestwestern.com
Breaux’s Motel13343 Hwy 90, Boutte985-785-2581
Comfort Inn12177 Hwy 90, Luling985-785-1124www.comfortinn.com
Comfort Inn NewOrleans Airport10151 Airline Dr., St. Rose504-443-5100www.comfortinn.com
Cypress Inn12275 Hwy 90, Luling985-308-0400cypressinnofluling.com
Days Inn3912 Hwy 51, LaPlace985-652-1223www.DaysInn.com/LaPlaceLA
Hampton Inn4288 Hwy 51, LaPlace985-652-5002www.hamptoninn.hilton.com
Hilton NewOrleans Airport901 Airline Dr., Kenner504-465-1158www.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites4284 Hwy 51, LaPlace985-618-1600www.expresslaplace.com
LaPlace Motel918 E.Airline Hwy, LaPlace985-652-4665
Millet Motel1525W.Airline HwyLaPlace985-652-4401
Quality Inn LaPlace3900 Hwy 51, LaPlace985-652-5544www.qualityinn.com
Ramada Inn & Suitesat the Airport110 James Dr. East, St. Rose504-466-1355www.ramada.com
Ramada Limited-Luling13889 River Rd., Luling985-785-2600www.ramada.com
Southern Inn13468 Hwy 90, Boutte985-785-1600
Suburban ExtendedStay Hotel111 Jean St., LaPlace985-651-1799www.suburbanhotels.com
Supreme Inn & Suites10441 LA Hwy 70St. James225-474-3400www.supremeinn.com
Troxie Motel1053 E.Airline Hwy, LaPlace985-652-9950
Uncle Sam’s Motel1190 E.Airline Hwy, LaPlace985-654-0986www.unclesamshotel.com
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Have your next Wedding Reception orSpecial Occasion at Bot’s Place!
Along the winding River Road you can take an unforgettablejourney to eight majestic plantation homes. These lavishestates offer a unique look into the past. Storytellers willcaptivate you and educate you along the way. Dining andshopping are also a must; many of the plantations boastamazing restaurants and gift shops to complete yourexperience.
B E D & B R E A K F A S T SCottage on the Farm19637 Hwy 643,Vacherie225-265-4654www.cottageonthefarm.com
Jolie Plantation Home Bed& Breakfast6804 LA Hwy 44, Convent225-562-3553
OakAlley Plantation3645 Hwy 18,Vacherie225-265-2151www.oakalleyplantation.com
Ormond Plantation13786 River Rd., Destrehan985-764-8544www.plantation.com
Poche Plantation Bed &Breakfast6554 Hwy 44, Convent225-562-7728www.pocheplantation.com
Destrehan Plantation13034 River Rd., Destrehan985-764-9315www.destrehanplantation.org
Evergreen Plantation4677 Hwy 18, Edgard985-497-3837
Houmas House Plantation& Gardens40136 Hwy 942, Darrow225-473-9380www.houmashouse.com
Laura:A Creole Plantation2247 Hwy 18,Vacherie225-265-7690www.lauraplantation.com
LaBranche PlantationDependency House11244 River Rd., St. Rose504-468-8843
OakAlley Plantation3645 Hwy 18,Vacherie225-265-2151www.oakalleyplantation.com
Poche Plantation6554 Hwy 44, Convent225-715-9510www.pocheplantation.com
San Francisco Plantation2646 Hwy 44, Garyville985-535-2341www.sanfranciscoplantation.org
St. Joseph Plantation3535 Hwy18,Vacherie225-265-4078www.stjosephplantation.com
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The River Region has very affordable housingfor renters as well as owners. Monthly rent isconsistently equal to or lower than the State ofLouisiana average, with housing valuessignificantly lower than Louisiana averages in
St. James Parish. Choosing a home in the River Region ismore than just a great value financially—it meansproximity to outdoor recreation, arts, entertainment andthe nearby Big Easy culture of New Orleans.
S T . J A M E SThe average monthly contract apartment rent is just shyof $300, a whopping $231 less than the State ofLouisiana’s average of $531. Average house/condo valuessit around $119,446, whereas the State of Louisiana’saverage is over $130,000. Median monthly housing costsfor homes and condos with a mortgage is a little over$1,000 per month.
S T . J O H N T H E B A P T I S TThe average monthly contract apartment rent is anaverage of $800, but the median monthly housing cost fora unit without a mortgage is closer to $575. Averagehouse/condo values are approximately $140,000, up
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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALRemodelingRenovations
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HOMESslightly due to the Parish’s proximity to the Cityof New Orleans. Median monthly housing costfor homes and condos with a mortgage is lessthan $1,500 per month.
S T . C H A R L E SThe average monthly contract apartment rent isslightly above Louisiana’s average at $604, but themedian monthly housing cost for a unit without amortgage is closer to $345. House/condo valuesare around $171,000. However, the medianmonthly housing cost for homes and condos witha mortgage is still less than $1,200. Like St. Johnthe Baptist, St. Charles’s rates are slightly hikeddue to proximity to New Orleans, but are stillextremely affordable considering the suburbanlocation so close to city amenities.
Source: www.city-data.com
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The River Region is rife with outdoorrecreational activities for its residents andvisitors. Organized sports, physical fitness,fishing and boating are just some of the manyactivities accented upon and made available in
the River Region.
Because St. James Parish is comprised of 50 percentwetlands, some of the region’s best fishing can be donehere. There are also boat launches located on the BlindRiver, Bayou Chevreuil and both banks of the MississippiRiver. St. James also operates eight recreational facilitiesthroughout the parish, offering organized baseball, soccer,football, tennis and basketball, as well as a fitness centeron the East Bank. To learn more, visit www.stjamesla.com.
C O N T A C T T H E R I V E RR E G I O N P A R K SA N D R E C R E A T I O ND E P A R T M E N T S T O D A Y
St. James Parish Recreation Department1961W. Main St., Lutcher225-869-1121
St. John the Baptist Parish Parksand Recreation Department1801W.Airline Hwy., LaPlace985-652-9569
St. Charles Department of Parks & RecreationP.O. Box 302, Hahnville985-783-5090
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St. John the Baptist Parish offers extensive fishing as wellas a youth (5–12 years old) baseball league through theParks and Recreation Department. The area is also hometo 11 parks, including Wallace Bridge Park, Harold ScottRoussell Park, Belle Point and Greenwood Park, amongothers, each conveniently located nearby the greatMississippi River. Register for the youth league or perusethe area’s fishing and park maps at www.sjbparish.com.
St. Charles Parish, too, offers fishing, both freshwaterand saltwater. Lake Des Allemands invites fishers, jetskiers and boaters alike, and Lakes Salvador andPontchartrain offer a sort of “one stop shop” for bothfreshwater and saltwater fishing. The public boatlaunches of East Guide Levee Launch and BonnetCarré Spillway in Norco, Hahnville Boat Launch andDes Allemands Boat Launch can be accessed as well.Visit www.stcharlesparish-la.gov to learn more aboutthe recreational offerings of the parish.
To obtain a fishing license or hunting permit,contact the Department of Wildlife andFisheries at 800-442-2511 orwww.wlf.state.la.us. Non-residents maypurchase recreational fishing and huntinglicenses by telephone at 888-765-2602.Have your Visa or Mastercard ready.
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The River Region features an active arts andentertainment community that is bursting withauthentic culture and excitement. Fromswamp excursions and tours of historicAntebellum plantations to unique community
events, entertainment is around every corner.
For the theatre enthusiast, plan a night out at St. JohnTheatre in Reserve. Originally built in 1918, the LibertyTheater was the movie palace of St. John Parish. Afterbeing destroyed by fire, it was rebuilt as Maurin's Theaterby Louis J. Maurin, Sr. The admission of 25 cents is stillremembered and many fond stories are recounted bylocal residents. The last movie was shown in 1979, butthe building did not remain dark for long. In 1981, St.John the Baptist Parish purchased the building from theMaurin family. Jack S. Snowdy led a group known as theSt. John Community Theatre that introduced livecommunity theater to the River Parishes. Thirty-oneyears later, the vision of both Mr. Maurin and Mr.Snowdy continues as St. John Theatre is proud toproduce quality, family entertainment.
St. John Theatre is a short 30-minute drive from NewOrleans or Baton Rouge, and offers vendors a beautifulvenue with outstanding lighting and sound systems.Several local high schools, as well as dance studios call ithome for their yearly productions. Come out to see thetalent that is St. John Theatre!
E V E N T SArt Gumbo Market at Houmas HousePlantation & GardensThird Saturday of each month; Darrow
German Coast Farmers’ MarketOngoing – East Banks Saturday Market; Destrehan andWest BankWednesday Market; Luling
Frisco Fest Annual Spring Garden & Craft FestFirst weekend in March; Garyville
St. Joseph AltarMarch;Vacherie
OakAlley Plantation’s Annual Spring Arts & Crafts FestivalMid-March,Vacherie
Annual May FestivalFirst weekend in May; Lutcher
Spring Heritage Days & CivilWar EncampmentFirst week in May; Destrehan
Juneteenth CelebrationFirst weekend in June; St. James
Fourth of July CelebrationJuly 3rd; celebrate in Luling and Reserve
Louisiana Catfish FestivalSecond weekend in July; Des Allemands
Alligator FestivalLast weekend in September; Luling
Pumpkin PatchOctober; Gramercy
A MourningTourOctober-November;Vacherie
AwesomeArt in the Gardens FestivalSecond weekend in October; Darrow
Fall Heritage DayEarly October; Destrehan
Andouille FestivalThird weekend in October; LaPlace
Battle for the Paddle Cook-offEarly October; Luling
OakAlley Plantation’s Annual Fall Arts & Crafts FestivalLate October;Vacherie
Veterans Day CelebrationDay beforeVeterans Day; Gramercy
Gone But Not Forgotten,A Mourning EventLate October/early November; Convent
OakAlley Plantation’s Annual Christmas Bonfire PartyFirst Saturday in December;Vacherie
Norco Christmas ParadeFirst Sunday in December; Norco
St. Charles Parish Annual ChristmasTree Lighting CeremonySecondThursday afterThanksgiving; Luling
Festival of the BonfiresSecond weekend in December; Lutcher
Bayou Gauche Christmas Boat ParadeDecember; Bayou Gauche
Christmas Eve BonfiresDecember 24th; St John & St. James Parishes
Martin Luther King Jr. Pilgrimage March & ProgramThird Monday in January; St. Charles Parish
Mardis Gras Parades
Krewe of Lul ParadeSaturday before Mardi Gras; Luling
Krewe of Towahpasah ParadeSaturday before Mardi Gras; Reserve
Krewe du Monde ParadeSunday before Mardia Gras; LaPlace
Krewe of Des Allemands ParadeSunday before Mardia Gras; Des Allemands
Krewe of Tomorrow ParadeSunday before Mardi Gras; Lutcher/Gramercy
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The River Region provides high-quality schoolsystems, educated faculty and staff andchallenging curricula to students of all ages.Each parish in the River Region is served by itsown public school district—St. James Parish
Schools, St. John the Baptist Parish Schools and St.Charles Parish Schools—with private and parochialschools readily available as well as vocational andtechnical colleges and universities.
S T . J A M E S P A R I S H S C H O O L SSt. James Parish Schools offer programs for all kinds ofstudents, including those with learning impairments andphysical disabilities. Included in the district’s educationinstitutions are 1 private school, 7 elementary schools,2 high schools, the St. James Parish Career & TechnologyCenter and the St. James Parish Science & MathAcademy. For more information, contact the St. JamesParish School Board at 225-258-4500 orwww.stjames.k12.la.us.
S T . J O H N T H E B A P T I S TP A R I S H S C H O O L SSt. John the Baptist School System is home to 11 publicschools, 2 which are magnet schools along with 7 privateschools, all accredited by the Louisiana Department ofEducation. With its improved numbers of certifiedteachers, St. John the Baptist Parish has ranked amongthe Top 10 Most Improved SchoolSystems in 2009. For more information,contact the St. John Parish School Boardat 985-536-1106 orwww.st.john.k12.la.us.
S T . C H A R L E S P A R I S HP U B L I C S C H O O L SSt. Charles Parish School System has 17public schools and 3 private schools, andits teachers enjoy salaries that are of thehighest in the State of Louisiana. Thedistrict boasts of an attractive 20:1student-to-teacher ratio and a 3:1student-to-computer ratio. For moreinformation, contact the St. CharlesParish Public Schools at 985-785-6289or www.stcharles.k12.la.us.
Ascension of Our Lord School1809 Greenwood Dr., LaPlace985-652-4532www.ascension.catholic.org
Boutte Christian Academy13271 Hwy 90, Boutte985-785-2447www.bouttechristian.org
Cornerstone Christian Academy456W. Fifth St., LaPlace985-651-0202
Our Lady of Grace School780 Hwy 44, Reserve985-536-4291www.olggators.org
Providence Christian AcademyP.O. Box 1681, LaPlace985-652-1422
Riverside Academy332 Railroad Ave., Reserve985-536-4246www.riversideacademy.com
Sacred Heart of Jesus School453 Spruce St., Norco985-764-9958www.sacredheartschoolnorco.org
St. Charles Borromeo School13396 River Rd., Destrehan985-764-9232
St. Charles Catholic High School100 Dominican Dr., LaPlace985-652-3809www.stcharlescatholic.org
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School412 Fir St., LaPlace985-652-6310www.sja-school.com
St. Peter ChanelInterparochial School2590 Hwy 44, Paulina225-869-5778www.stpchanel.org
St. Peter School188W. 7th St., Reserve985-536-4296www.stpeterreserve.org
P R I V A T E S C H O O L SParents and students looking for an alternative toattending public school have plenty of options when itcomes to private and parochial institutions.
EDUCATION
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H I G H E R E D U C A T I O NNumerous colleges and universities are accessible in theRiver Region, from community colleges to vocational andtechnical colleges to public and private universities. Themajority of these schools are within an hour’s drive of theRiver Parishes, with many of them located in the City ofNew Orleans. A few of these include:
South Central LouisianaTechnical CollegeRiver Parishes Campus – Reserve181 Regala Park Rd., Reserve985-536-4418www.scl.edu
River ParishesCommunity College7384 John Leblanc Blvd.Sorrento225-675-8270www.rpcc.edu
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge225-578-7518www.lsu.edu
Southeastern LouisianaUniversityHammond985-549-2000www.selu.edu
University of New Orleans2000 Lakeshore Dr.New Orleans888-514-4275www.uno.edu
Dillard University2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans504-283-8822www.dillard.edu
Loyola University6363 St. Charles Ave.New Orleans504-865-2011www.loyno.edu
For a more comprehensive list of the available schoolsin the area, visit www.regents.state.la.us/school.htm orwww.50states.com/colleges/louis.htm.
L I B R A R I E SSupporting the educational community – as well as thegeneral community – are exceptional parish libraries,which offer a large collection of resource materials (suchas books, magazines, newspapers, historical references,etc.), along with Internet and computer services and ayear-round list of special programs for people of all ages.
ST. JAMES PARISH LIBRARYwww.stjames.lib.la.us
Lutcher Branch1879W. Main St., Lutcher225-869-3618
Vacherie Branch2593 Hwy 20,Vacherie225-265-9066
ST. JOHNTHE BAPTIST PARISH LIBRARYwww.stjohn.lib.la.us
Central Library2920 Hwy 51, LaPlace985-652-6857
Edgard Branch2979 Hwy 18, Edgard985-497-3453
Garyville Branch493 Historic Main, Garyville985-535-6868
Reserve Branch170W. 10th St., Reserve985-536-4107
ST.CHARLES PARISH LIBRARYwww.stcharles.lib.la.us
West Regional Library105 Lakewood Dr., Luling985-785-8471
East Regional Library160W. Campus Dr., Destrehan985-764-2366
Hahnville Branch14996 River Rd., Hahnville985-783-2341
Norco Branch197 Good Hope St., Norco985-764-6581
St. Rose Branch90 E. Club Dr., St. Rose504-465-0646
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The River Region is an ideal place forbusinesses to settle and strengthen. Theparishes can reap the economic benefits ofbeing so close to the Big Easy while findingthemselves independent and business-
savvy in their own right.
Financial institutions help make business possible, andthe River Region is certainly home to several banksand credit unions. First American Bank and Trust,Regions Bank, Whitney National Bank, Chase Bank,Capital One, Community Bank, Louisiana FederalCU, Omni Bank, Coast Bank and Taft EmployeesCredit Union, among several others, have found aplace to settle in the River Region.
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American Institute of CPAsLouisiana Society of CPAs
Small Business Accountingand
Complete Tax Services
PH: 985-307-0770 324 Nottaway DriveFX: 985-307-0771 Destrehan, LA 70047-3150CL: 504-259-7968 Email: [email protected]
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Business is also accentuated by the River RegionChamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s mission is to,“grow, strengthen and unify businesses in the RiverRegion.” Businesses that join the Chamber’s membershiphave the opportunity to network with other localbusiness owners, affording them the opportunity to
promote their services and remain visible in thecommunity at large. To learn more about what theRiver Region Chamber of Commerce can do foryou and your business, visit their website atwww.riverregionchamber.org.
CajunCOMFORT
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15711 AIRLINE HWY. • NORCO, LA 70079www.cajuncomfort.com
“What satisfaction is supposed to feel like!”985-764-8191
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573 Good Hope Street • Norco, LA 70079LMP# 4619 • LA State Mech.# 46330
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FOR EXPANSIONS AND NEWSTART-UP BUSINESSES
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IF YOU QUALIFY!
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American RiverTransportation Company
Proudly Serving & Supporting the Port of South Louisiana
Offering:• Line vessel service on Mississippi,
Illinois and Ohio River Systems• Fleeting, tug and shuttle boat service,
mile 110-151 LMR• Two sets of ship buoys for ship loading
and unloading• Full service barge repair facility
• Barge washing and crane service
504-431-1488www.ADM.com
IC RailMarine Terminal7790 LA Hwy. 44Convent, LA 70723225-562-5200 phone225-562-9948 fax
INDUSTRY
Industry thrives in the River Region, with much ofthe area’s economic vitality stemming from theindustries of construction, petroleum and coal,chemicals, healthcare and education.
There are several industrial and business parks in thearea waiting to satisfy your growing business’s needs. InSt. James Parish, the St. James Industrial Park and theHymel Business Park are located on the East Bank, andthe Sunshine West Industrial Park is located on the WestBank. Get in touch with the St. James EconomicDevelopment Department (www.stjamesla.com) to seehow these parks can help your business succeed.
BUSINESS PARKS
eJames Business ParkeRiverbend Business ParkePlantation Business Campus
eDufresne Business ParkeSt. Charles Industrial Park
eTaft Industrial Park
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E M P L O Y M E N T L E V E L S
ST. JAMES PARISHMALESChemicals.........................................................................................................18%Construction ..................................................................................................13%Petroleum/Coal ...............................................................................................7%Food.......................................................................................................................5%Metal ......................................................................................................................4%Public Administration....................................................................................4%Agriculture..........................................................................................................4%
FEMALESEducational Services ..................................................................................21%Healthcare .......................................................................................................14%Accommodation/Food................................................................................7%Public Administration....................................................................................6%Finance/Insurance ...........................................................................................6%Food/Beverage Stores .................................................................................5%Administrative Support...............................................................................5%
ST. JOHNTHE BAPTISTMALESConstruction ..................................................................................................16%Chemicals............................................................................................................8%Petroleum/Coal ...............................................................................................6%Public Administration....................................................................................5%Administrative Support...............................................................................5%Accommodation/Food................................................................................4%Food/Beverage Stores .................................................................................3%
FEMALESHealthcare .......................................................................................................15%Educational Services ..................................................................................12%Accommodation/Food................................................................................9%Finance/Insurance ...........................................................................................6%Department Stores.......................................................................................5%Public Administration....................................................................................4%Professional Services ....................................................................................4%
ST.CHARLESMALESConstruction ..................................................................................................15%Chemicals.........................................................................................................13%Public Administration....................................................................................5%Transportation Equipment........................................................................4%Utilities ..................................................................................................................4%Professional Services ....................................................................................3%Petroleum/Coal ...............................................................................................3%
FEMALESEducational Services ..................................................................................18%Healthcare .......................................................................................................13%Accommodation/Food................................................................................7%Finance/Insurance ...........................................................................................5%Professional Services ....................................................................................5%Public Administration....................................................................................4%Chemicals............................................................................................................4%
Source: www.city-data.com
Louisiana Refining DivisionP. O. Box AC • Garyville, LA
(985) 535-2241
Fueling theAmerican Spirit!
C O M M O N R I V E R R E G I O NI N D U S T R I E S
eADM Grain CompanyeAEP Elmwood MarineeAir ProductseAmericas StyrenicseArcelorMittaleAssociatedTerminalseBayou Steel CorporationeBunge North AmericaeCargilleDow-St. Charles OperationseE.I. DuPonteEntergy LLC/Little GypsyeEntergy LLC/Waterford I and IIeEntergy OperationsInc./Waterford IIIeErgon St. JameseHexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.eIC RailMarineTerminaleInternational MatexTankTerminalseLafarge North AmericaeLocap PipelineeLSReMarathoneMonsanto Company
eMosaic (Faustina)eMosaic (Uncle Sam)eMotiva Enterprises, LLCeNalcoeNoranda AluminaeNucoreNuStar LogisticseOccidental ChemicalsePinnacle PolymersePlains MarketingePort of South LouisianaePraxair Distribution, LLCeRain CII CarboneRegional Planning Commissionof New OrleanseShell Chemical CompanyeShell Pipeline/SugarlandeSt. James StevedoringeValero MarketingeValero St. CharleseWilliam’s Field ServiceseYARA North AmericaeZapp’s Potato ChipseZen-Noh Grain Companye…and more
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The River Region Parishes have a number ofhealthcare options at their fingertips, ensuringthat overall wellness in the parishes is key.With several medical facilities located withinthe three individual parishes, doctors and
medical facilities are always just minutes from homewhen you need them most.
River Parishes Hospital, located in LaPlace, is the largesthospital in the area at 106 beds. The facility is accreditedby the Joint Commission and serves over 120,000residents in the St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St.James Parishes. The hospital specializes in cardiology,gastroenterology, neonatology, orthopedics, oncology andmore. Over 140 healthcare professionals are employed bythe facility, and this team of physicians is wellrecognized—all River Parishes Hospital physicians
are either board-certified or board-eligible, andeach has completed extensive training in his or herspecialty areas. The hospital also boasts a Level IINursery and a Level III Trauma Center. At RiverParishes Hospital, patients are always in good hands.Visit www.riverparisheshospital.com to learn more.
St. James Parish Hospital, another local medical facility, isa 47-bed, non-profit, acute care facility located inLutcher. In operation since 1955, the hospital boasts thatit is “large enough to serve, small enough to care.” It hasrecently undergone renovation with its patients’ healthcare needs in mind. With a new expanded campus,physicians can more easily and more quickly servepatients when they need care the most. The hospitalspecializes in surgical services and radiology, but also hasa Level II Emergency Room, a sleep disorders center,
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cardiopulmonary services and much more. Visitwww.stjamesparishhospital.com to learn more.
St. Charles Parish Hospital, a 59-bed, acute care facilitylocated in Luling, offers services such as radiology, in-patient and out-patient surgery, a psychiatric unit, cardiacrehabilitation, stress testing, mammography and more.The hospital opened its doors in 1959 and has beenproviding quality healthcare to the community eversince, with an ideal location just 20 minutes outside ofNew Orleans. St. Charles Parish Hospital is currentlyundergoing renovation to amend not only the hospital’sequipment, but the hospital’s overall approach tohealthcare as well. The most recent news at the hospitalis the addition of a new, 12,000-square-foot EmergencyDepartment, which is slated to open in late 2011. Thehospital’s mission is to “provide quality care and to treateveryone with respect and dignity,” which the hospitalhas gone above and beyond in order to accomplishthrough the years. For more information, visitwww.stch.net.
The River Region also has several mental health facilities,such as the St. James Parish Psychiatric Hospital and theRiver Parishes Mental Health Clinic.
Health of body and peace of mind are of the utmostimportance in the River Parishes.
Walk-In Care For Minor Injury & Illness
Phone: 225-869-55121645 Lutcher Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
www.sjph.org
Excellent andCompassionate Healthcare-
Close To Home!
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The River Region Parishes are spotted with housesof worship representing virtually all faiths anddenominations. This mix of religious institutionscomes together to create a strong and highlyactive spiritual community in St. James, St. John
the Baptist and St Charles Parishes. Current parishionersalways welcome new faces to join in regularly scheduledworship and prayer services, special gatherings and variousother church programming. While each place of worshipdiffers, many offer such services and programs as religiouseducation, group studies, outreach and volunteeropportunities and a host of youth- and adult-orientedprograms.
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AAbide Home Care Services, Inc.(985) 359-4101
ACT Technologies(985) 536-2934
ADM/Grain Company(504) 431-8245
Advantage On-Hold, LLC(985) 764-1445
Advantous Consulting, LLC(225) 769-1818
Advent Communications, Inc.(985) 764-1331
Aegis Construction(985) 651-2859
Affinity Management Group(225) 439-3355
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.(225) 677-5618
ALLFAX Specialties(504) 443-0188
Allied Express(985) 651-9322
Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation(504) 473-7313
AM-PM Services, Inc.(985) 785-6857
American General Life & AccidentInsurance Company (Perry Doty)(504) 214-2356
Ameriprise Financial(985) 725-1900
AMIkids Donaldsonville(225) 474-8820
Ann Harvey & Associates Realty(985) 651-7253
The Arc of St. Charles(985) 785-0971
ArcelorMittal(985) 652-0401
ARTCO(504) 431-1488
Associated Builders & ContractorsNew Orleans/Bayou Chapter(504) 468-3188
Associated Terminals, LLC(985) 536-4520
AT&T(504) 528-2090
BB&G Foods, Taco Bell - LaPlace(985) 384-3333
Barton Plant Employees F.C.U.(985) 785-3350
The Basketry(985) 785-8769
Beck-Stein Service, Inc.(225) 265-2309
Bedding Plus, LLC(985) 652-6618
Best Western Plantation Inn(225) 746-9050
Bosco Bros. Inc.(985) 764-1253
Bot’s Place(225) 910-1367
Brignac Physical Therapy(225) 869-0389
Buckwalter Ins. Group LLC(985) 764-3833
Bunge North America, Inc.(985) 725-8210
CC & D Plumbing, LLC(985) 764-2220
Cafe Perique(225) 869-1774
Cajun Comfort, Inc.(985) 764-8191
Cajun Lodging - Hampton Inn/Best Western(985) 652-5002
Capital One Bank(504) 533-3860
Carol Zehner Art, LLC(504) 467-4130
Choice Title Inc.(985) 651-5241
Civil Construction Contractors, LLC(985) 783-6893
Comcast Spotlight(985) 312-3945
Community Bank(985) 651-5456
Consolidated Tank Barge Services(225) 473-8116
Cypress Property Mgmt.(985) 653-7368
DDave Millet Insurance(985) 652-9528
Daystar New Media, Inc.(504) 210-7690
Deane Retirement Strategies, Inc.(800) 546-2345
Fred DeFrancesch(985) 536-9700
Dependable Storage(985) 651-6464
Destrehan Discount Pharmacy(985) 764-1181
Diamond Paper Co., Ltd.(985) 764-8600
Dow(985) 783-4472
EE. I. DuPont(985) 536-5368
Echo Ventures, Inc.(985) 764-6431
Egan Healthcare(985) 653-8117
Egan Insurance Agency Inc.(504) 836-9600
Eliza Eugene Enterprises(985) 359-9954
Englade Boudreaux Insurance(225) 869-5364
Entergy(504) 840-2655
Entergy-Reserve Office(985) 479-2025
Environmental Engineering Services, Inc.(985) 653-0185
FFactory Choice(504) 469-8322
Family HomeCare, Inc.(985) 359-1170
The File Depot LaPlace(985) 974-3567
Firemen’s Federal Credit Union(800) 647-1689
First American Bank(225) 265-2265
First National Bank USA(985) 785-8411
Fitness Fanatics LLC, dba Anytime Fitness(225) 869-3484
Foresight Tax, Accounting and BusinessServices, LLC(985) 652-4830
GGem Drugs(985) 536-3957
GloKoh Design & Photography Studio(504) 415-0962
Good Housekeeping Stores, Inc.(225) 869-3100
Guidry Associates, LLC(225) 257-4016
HAllison M. Hamada, DDS, LLC(985) 725-0509
Hampton Inn(985) 652-5002
Holiday Inn Express & Suites(985) 618-1600
Home-Care PCA, LLC(985) 651-6263
Huntington Learning Center(985) 359-3592
Hy-Tech Roofing Services, Inc.(504) 464-7467
Dale Hymel, Jr.(225) 562-2261
II C RailMarine Terminal Company(225) 562-5204
IESI/SWDI, LLC(985) 536-3046
International Matex Tank Terminals(504) 468-3997
ITI Technical College(225) 755-6300
ITT-Technical Institute(504) 463-0338
JJ & K Office Supply & Printing(985) 785-1555
Jackie Bee Investments(985) 785-6711
Jeanne Bourgeois Insurance Agency, LLC(985) 479-2227
Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans(504) 913-8787
LL’Observateur(985) 652-9545
La Carreta of LaPlace(985) 651-9991
LACE the Reception Place(985) 359-5223
LANCO Construction Inc.(985) 212-6012
Laser Express(225) 869-4650
Latter & Blum, Inc./Realtors(985) 785-4455
LeBlanc Butler, LLC(504) 828-1010
Let It Flow, Balloons and More(985) 210-9628
Lofton Staffing & Security Service(985) 651-4900
Louis Armstrong N.O. Intern. Airport(504) 464-3547
Louisiana Dental Center(985) 773-2115
Louisiana Federal Credit Union(985) 652-4990
Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC(985) 536-1121
Louisiana Sugar Refining, LLC(225) 869-4949
LPL Financial - LaPlace(985) 652-8966
MM. B. Realty & Appraisals(225) 869-8156
Maintenance Dredging Inc.(504) 737-1600
Marathon Petroleum Company LLC(985) 535-2241
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Mason Law, LLC(504) 559-0499
Matherne’s Supermarket(985) 652-9234
Jackie M. McCreary(504) 593-0964
Kathleen McGraw, LCSW & Associates, LLC(985) 785-9300
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children(504) 837-5400
Michel’s Contracting, Inc.(225) 869-5731
Miller, Gregory A., Attorney at Law(985) 764-9991
Millermark Creations LLC(985) 725-1137
Mister Map(985) 649-1007
Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.(504) 472-6521
Monsanto(985) 785-3408
Mosaic(225) 474-4100
Motiva Enterprises LLC - Norco Refinery(504) 465-6667
NNalco(985) 535-2221
News Examiner(225) 869-5784
Noranda Alumina, LLC(225) 869-2153
NuStar Logistics LP(225) 265-2112
OOak Alley Plantation(225) 265-2151
Occidental Chemical Corp. - Convent(225) 562-9210
Occidental Chemical Corp. - Hahnville(985) 783-7212
Ochsner Home Health - Lutcher(225) 869-9555
Office Depot(985) 652-0515
Office Depot Business Solutions Division(504) 388-5633
Oil Mop, LLC(504) 394-6110
Omni Bank(985) 652-7273
Original Italian Pie(985) 359-1743
Orkin, Inc.(504) 486-5846
ORR Safety Corporation(985) 778-8838
Otac, Inc. (Cottman Transmission Center)(985) 651-4816
PPannu Enterprises One, LLC,dba Subway #16755(985) 652-8700
Percy, Stromberg, Bush & Lanoux(225) 621-8522
Performance Contractors, Inc.(225) 751-4156
Precision Hearing Health, LLC(225) 341-1925
Preferred Home Mortgage, Inc.(985) 651-4200
Prime Occupational Medicine(225) 749-5750
Primo Promotions, LLC(985) 536-7848
QQCS Logistics(504) 940-6262
Quality Cleaning Equipment & Supply(504) 348-0924
Quality Inn LaPlace(985) 652-5544
RRAIN CII Carbon LLC(225) 869-8010
Rainbow Chevrolet(985) 651-2500
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers(985) 652-4701
Rathborne Companies East, LLC(504) 368-6355
RCR Graphics, Inc.(985) 653-7446
Regal Construction LLC(985) 359-1970
Regions Bank(985) 653-3403
REI Promos(985) 764-0170
Reserve Telecommunications(985) 359-2222
Reve Inc.(985) 652-4663
RIPs Safety Training & Consulting, LLC(225) 265-3417
River Parish Tent Rentals(225) 869-1851
River Parishes Community College(225) 675-8270
River Parishes Hospital(985) 652-7000
River Parishes Tourist Commission(985) 359-2562
River Parishes Transit Authority(985) 851-2900
River Parishes Workforce InvestmentAct Program(985) 783-5033
Riverland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc.(985) 652-9600
Riverland Ford(985) 652-8000
Riverlands Golf and Country Club(985) 652-6316
Riverside Urgent Care, LLC(985) 233-3317
Rose Lynn Funeral Services(225) 869-0000
Roussel’s Antiques(225) 869-9097
SSaint Optical Inc.(985) 652-4097
San Francisco Plantation(985) 535-2341
Satellite Shelters(985) 651-4275
Schexnayder Financial(985) 652-2877
Sears Hometown Store - K. JohnEnterprises, LLC(985) 653-0555
Shady Nook Mobile Home Park(985) 652-5204
Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church(225) 257-4443
Shell Chemical(504) 465-6667
Siarc, Inc.(225) 869-1139
Snap Fitness(985) 651-4404
South Central Louisiana Technical College -River Parish Campus(985) 536-4418
South Central Planning &Development Commission(985) 851-2900
Sparkling Touch, LLC(225) 624-9865
Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital of Luling(985) 785-5233
SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up (EJLaborde, LLC)(985) 653-2626
Spuddy’s Cajun Foods(225) 265-4013
St. Charles Community Health(985) 785-5803
St. Charles Herald-Guide(985) 758-2795
St. Charles Parish Hospital(985) 785-6242
St. Charles Printing(985) 785-0727
St. James Parish Hospital(225) 746-2906
St. John Physical Therapy, LLC(985) 652-9515
St. John Theatre(985) 536-6630
St. John United Way(985) 651-9118
James J. Stafford, DDS(225) 265-3026
State Farm - James Wagner Agency(985) 652-1400
State Farm - Mike Williams Agency(985) 652-6378
Steel’s Organo Gold(985) 224-2558
N P Stein CPA(985) 307-0770
Stein’s Cleaners(985) 536-2553
Stericycle, Inc.(985) 536-8705
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel(985) 651-1799
TTalson, Inc.(985) 764-3330
Tatje Insurance & Financial Products, Inc.(985) 652-8051
Teche Action Board, Inc. dba Teche ActionClinic at Reserve(985) 479-1315
Total Choice Federal Credit Union(985) 783-1100
Total Occupational Medicine(225) 924-4460
Total Supply, LLC(985) 536-3130
Tri-Parish Telephone Directory(985) 652-1800
UUniformity, LLC(504) 779-9724
United Way of St. Charles(985) 331-9063
The UPS Store # 3242(985) 652-7447
Urban Systems Associates, Inc.(504) 523-5511
USI Gulf Coast(985) 725-1220
VVacherie Auto & Home Center(225) 265-4801
Valero St. Charles Refinery(985) 764-4729
VillageProfile.com, inc.(337) 781-1384
WWal-Mart Supercenter (Boutte)(985) 785-0855
Whitney Bank(985) 618-1501
Wireless Zone(504) 287-4731
Russ Wise(985) 652-7211
Workforce Alliance(985) 785-6465
XXerox / Superior Office Products Inc.(504) 382-6143
ZZapp’s Potato Chips(225) 869-9777
Zydeco’s(985) 308-1058
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ACCOUNTINGForesight Tax, Accounting and BusinessServices, LLCRené Anderson1054 E. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-4830www.foresighttax.com
Schexnayder FinancialNolan Schexnayder, CPA-PFS330 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. 201LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-2877www.myhdvest.com/nolanschexnayder
N P Stein CPANathan Stein324 Nottaway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 307-0770
ADVERTISINGAdvantage On-Hold, LLCAnnette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1445www.advantageonhold.com
Comcast SpotlightZach Young136 Farm Rd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 312-3945www.comcastspotlight.com
J & K Office Supply & PrintingEd ColeeP.O. Box 506Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-1555www.jkofficesupply.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
Primo Promotions, LLCWayne VicknairP.O. Box 521Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-7848www.primopromollc.com
REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATINGCajun Comfort, Inc.Keith L’Hoste15711 Airline Hwy.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-8191www.cajuncomfort.com
Michel’s Contracting, Inc.Mark MichelP.O. Box 503Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5731
ARTCarol Zehner Art, LLCCarol ZehnerP.O. Box 744St. Rose, LA 70087(504) [email protected]
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSRainbow ChevroletKent Lomax2020 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-2500www.kingoftrucks.net
Riverland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc.Brian Larche601 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-9600www.riverlandchrysler.com
Riverland FordBrian Larche555 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-8000www.riverlandford.com
BAKERIESCafe PeriqueCharles Martin - Owner235 Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-1774 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
BANKSCapital One BankRay Tyree1200 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(504) 533-3860www.capitalonebank.com
Community BankMelanie BasileP.O. Box 2347LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-5456www.cbexpress.com
First American BankConley DutreixP.O. Box 550Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-2265www.fabt.com
First National Bank USABrandt Dufrene13386 Hwy. 90Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-8411www.fnbusa.com
Omni BankTom Smith113 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-7273www.omnibk.com
Regions BankWendy Palmer110 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-3403www.regions.com
Whitney BankDominic Arcuri465 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 618-1501www.whitneybank.com
BOOKKEEPINGN P Stein CPANathan Stein324 Nottaway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 307-0770
BUILDERSCivil Construction Contractors, LLCJohn HarmonP.O. Box 394Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-6893www.civil-construction.com
Hy-Tech Roofing Services, Inc.Lester Haydel10371 Airline Hwy.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 464-7467
Reve Inc.Randy NoelP.O. Box 127LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 652-4663www.revedreamhomes.com
BUSINESSLaser ExpressThomas George1727 Cabanose Ave.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-4650
Kathleen McGraw, LCSW & Associates, LLCKathleen McGraw50 Wade St., Ste. 5Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-9300www.mcgrawandassociates.com
RIPs Safety Training & Consulting, LLCBernard Falgoust19417 Rips Rd.Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-3417www.rips-safety.com
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICESGuidry Associates, LLCChris GuidryP.O. Box 2506Reserve, LA 70084(225) 257-4016www.guidryassociates.com
CABLE ADVERTISING SALESComcast SpotlightZach Young136 Farm Rd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 312-3945www.comcastspotlight.com
CAFESCafe PeriqueCharles Martin - Owner235 Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-1774 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
CATERING SERVICESCafe PeriqueCharles Martin - Owner235 Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-1774 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
LACE the Reception PlaceLisa Crinel516 E. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-5223www.lacethereceptionplace.com
Original Italian PieJason Graffeo405 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-1743
Spuddy’s Cajun FoodsSpuddy FaucheuxP.O. Box 1107Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-4013
Zydeco’sDustin GaineyP.O. Box 128Paradis, LA 70080(985) 308-1058www.zydecoscajunrestaurant.com
CELLULAR DEVICESWireless ZoneHank Doell - President1000 W. Esplenade Ave., Ste. 101DKenner, LA 70065(504) 287-4731 • Fax: (504) [email protected]
COMPUTER SALESACT TechnologiesMarcus BraunP.O. Box 428Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-2934www.acttechnologies.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
CONSTRUCTIONAegis ConstructionKent Liliedahl456 W. Fifth St.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-2859www.aegisconstruction.com
Beck-Stein Service, Inc.Dean Becnel21440 Hwy. 20Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-2309
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C & D Plumbing, LLCChris Naquin573 Good Hope St.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-2220www.cdplumbing.com
Civil Construction Contractors, LLCJohn HarmonP.O. Box 394Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-6893www.civil-construction.com
Echo Ventures, Inc.Henry Friloux13938 River Rd.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-6431
Factory ChoiceH. R. Barrient128 Jane Ln.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 469-8322
LANCO Construction Inc.Susie LanzaP.O. Box 550LaPlace, LA 70069-0550(985) 212-6012www.lancoconstruction.com
Performance Contractors, Inc.Dina LeonP.O. Box 83630Baton Rouge, LA 70884-3630(225) 751-4156www.performance-br.com
Regal Construction LLCMichael St. Martin1707 Chantilly Dr., Ste. DLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-1970www.regalconstructionllc.com
Reve Inc.Randy NoelP.O. Box 127LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 652-4663www.revedreamhomes.com
Total Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
CONSULTINGAdvantous Consulting, LLCDon Allison9270 Siegen Ln., Ste. 801Baton Rouge, LA 70810(225) 769-1818 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
Affinity Management GroupChantel Laporte111 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 1200Metairie, LA 70005(225) 439-3355www.affinity-mgt.com
Daystar New Media, Inc.Michelle Cullison6013 Boutall St.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 210-7690www.daystarnewmedia.com
Eliza Eugene EnterprisesEliza Eugene - Owner2015 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-9954 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Guidry Associates, LLCChris GuidryP.O. Box 2506Reserve, LA 70084(225) 257-4016www.guidryassociates.com
Kathleen McGraw, LCSW & Associates, LLCKathleen McGraw50 Wade St., Ste. 5Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-9300www.mcgrawandassociates.com
NalcoCarl Pasquarelli3628 Hwy. 44Garyville, LA 70051(985) 535-2221www.nalco.com
RIPs Safety Training & Consulting, LLCBernard Falgoust19417 Rips Rd.Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-3417www.rips-safety.com
CONTRACTORSCajun Comfort, Inc.Keith L’Hoste15711 Airline Hwy.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-8191www.cajuncomfort.com
Civil Construction Contractors, LLCJohn HarmonP.O. Box 394Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-6893www.civil-construction.com
Michel’s Contracting, Inc.Mark MichelP.O. Box 503Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5731
Performance Contractors, Inc.Dina LeonP.O. Box 83630Baton Rouge, LA 70884-3630(225) 751-4156www.performance-br.com
Reve Inc.Randy NoelP.O. Box 127LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 652-4663www.revedreamhomes.com
COPIERSALLFAX SpecialtiesBrent Martin130 James Dr. E.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 443-0188www.allfax.com
Xerox / Superior Office Products Inc.Ryan Bunch306-A Ormond Meadows Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(504) 382-6143www.superiorbr.com
COURIER SERVICEQCS LogisticsWarmoth Guillaume150 James Dr. E., Ste. 180St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 940-6262www.qcslogistics.com
CREDIT UNIONSBarton Plant Employees F.C.U.Mary VedrosP.O. Box 433Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-3350www.bartonfcu.com
Firemen’s Federal Credit UnionDarlene Blank1901 LA Hwy. 3125Lutcher, LA 70071(800) 647-1689www.noffcu.org
Louisiana Federal Credit UnionRhonda HotardP.O. Box 1956LaPlace, LA 70069-1956(985) 652-4990www.louisianafcu.org
Total Choice Federal Credit UnionTiffany MurrayP.O. Box 560Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-1100www.totalchoicefcu.com
DISPOSAL SERVICESIESI/SWDI, LLCFrank Davis136 Power Blvd.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3046www.iesi.com
DRY CLEANERSStein’s CleanersLinda SteinP.O. Box 2832Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-2553
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAMIkids DonaldsonvilleTamiko Garrison1200 St. Patrick St.Donaldsonville, LA 70346(225) 474-8820www.amikids.org
Huntington Learning CenterJackie Cupit1518 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-3592www.huntingtonlearning.com
ITI Technical CollegeMichael Champagne13944 Airline Hwy.Baton Rouge, LA 70817(225) 755-6300www.iticollege.edu
ITT-Technical InstituteRhonda Christen140 James Dr. E.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 463-0338www.itt.com
Junior Achievement of Greater New OrleansJack Brancewicz5100 Orleans Ave.New Orleans, LA 70124(504) 913-8787www.jagno.org
River Parishes Community CollegeJoe WelchP.O. Box 310Sorrento, LA 70778(225) 675-8270www.rpcc.edu
South Central Louisiana Technical College -River Parish CampusCindy Poskey181 Regala Park Rd.Reserve, LA 70084-6632(985) 536-4418www.scl.edu
ELECTRICALMichel’s Contracting, Inc.Mark MichelP.O. Box 503Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5731
EMBROIDERYUniformity, LLCBob Hecker7032 Veterans Memorial Blvd.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 779-9724 • Fax: (504) [email protected]
ENGINEERINGAffinity Management GroupChantel Laporte111 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 1200Metairie, LA 70005(225) 439-3355www.affinity-mgt.com
Talson, Inc.Mario Espinosa104 Campus Dr. E., Ste. 100Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-3330www.talson-inc.com
Urban Systems Associates, Inc.Michael Palamone400 N. Peters St., Ste. 2060New Orleans, LA 70130(504) 523-5511www.urbansystems.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESOil Mop, LLCCarol Nicosia131 Keating Dr.Belle Chasse, LA 70037(504) 394-6110www.oilmop.com
FINANCIALAmeriprise FinancialJeannine Granier124 Longview Dr., Ste. 2Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1900www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeannine.s.granier
Buckwalter Ins. Group LLCKelly Buckwalter101 Schexnaydre Ln.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-3833
Dave Millet InsuranceDave Millet1101 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-9528www.davemillet.com
Deane Retirement Strategies, Inc.Linda Laborde Deane1100 Poydras St., Ste. 2065New Orleans, LA 70163(800) 546-2345www.deaneretire.com
Englade Boudreaux InsuranceDerald Bourgeois1891 Cabanose St.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5364
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LPL Financial - LaPlaceBrock Anderson1707 Chantilly Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-8966
Preferred Home Mortgage, Inc.Penny Freeman1704 Chantilly Dr., Ste. 201LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4200www.whynotpreferred.com
Schexnayder FinancialNolan Schexnayder, CPA-PFS330 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. 201LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-2877www.myhdvest.com/nolanschexnayder
State Farm - James Wagner AgencyJames Wagner299 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. FLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-1400
State Farm - Mike Williams AgencyMike Williams301 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. 105LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-6378
N P Stein CPANathan Stein324 Nottaway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 307-0770
Tatje Insurance & Financial Products, Inc.Natalie Tatje133 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-8051www.tatjeinsurance.com
Total Choice Federal Credit UnionTiffany MurrayP.O. Box 560Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-1100www.totalchoicefcu.com
USI Gulf CoastJesse Babin159 Longview Dr., Ste. BDestrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1220
FITNESS SERVICESFitness Fanatics LLC, dba Anytime FitnessNick Riley1732 Deroche Cir.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-3484
Snap FitnessEric Smith - Manager524-546 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4404www.snapfitness.com/laplace
FUEL DISTRIBUTORSJackie Bee InvestmentsDebra Dufresne-Vial14035 River Rd.Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-6711
Siarc, Inc.Robert CraisP.O. Box 1330LaPlace, LA 70069(225) 869-1139
FUNERAL SERVICESRose Lynn Funeral ServicesMary Brown1870 Cabanose Ave.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-0000www.roselynnfuneralhome.com
FURNITURE SALESGood Housekeeping Stores, Inc.Adam BodinP.O. Box 613Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-3100www.goodhousekeepingstoresinc.com
GOVERNMENTSouth Central Planning &Development CommissionKevin BelangerP.O. Box 1870Gray, LA 70359(985) 851-2900www.scpdc.org
GOVERNMENT RELATIONSGuidry Associates, LLCChris GuidryP.O. Box 2506Reserve, LA 70084(225) 257-4016www.guidryassociates.com
HARDWARETotal Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
HEALTHCAREAbide Home Care Services, Inc.Lisa Crinel554 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-4101www.abidecare.com
Brignac Physical TherapyChantel Brignac1732 Deroche Cir., Ste. BGramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-0389
Destrehan Discount PharmacyBruce Burkenstock3001 Ormond Blvd.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-1181
Egan HealthcarePeter Egan1036 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. 107LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-8117
Family HomeCare, Inc.Tanyia Tregre133 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-1170www.familyhomecare.net
Gem DrugsRandy Mire, Pharm D.P.O. Drawer KReserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3957www.gemdrugs.com
Allison M. Hamada, DDS, LLCAllison Hamada159 Longview Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-0509www.hamadaorthodontics.com
Home-Care PCA, LLCIda Nathan - Manager552 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-6263 • Fax: (985) 651-6465
Louisiana Dental CenterGwen LaCoste14243 Hwy. 90Boutte, LA 70039(985) 773-2115www.ladentalcenter.com
Kathleen McGraw, LCSW & Associates, LLCKathleen McGraw50 Wade St., Ste. 5Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-9300www.mcgrawandassociates.com
Ochsner Home Health - LutcherTanya Morris2430 Louisiana Ave.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-9555www.lhcgroup.com
Precision Hearing Health, LLCBeau Romero207 Florida St.Baton Rouge, LA 70801(225) 341-1925
Prime Occupational MedicinePaul Crain3919 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. DReserve, LA 70084(225) 749-5750www.primeoccmed.com
RIPs Safety Training & Consulting, LLCBernard Falgoust19417 Rips Rd.Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-3417www.rips-safety.com
River Parishes HospitalCharlotte Dupré500 Rue de SanteLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-7000www.riverparisheshospital.com
Riverside Urgent Care, LLCTaylor Rainey3317 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 233-3317www.riversideurgentcare.net
Saint Optical Inc.Cheryl Millet916 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-4097
Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital of LulingDebi Buxton1125 Paul Maillard Rd., Ste. BLuling, LA 70070(985) 785-5233
St. Charles Community HealthRenee HelmstetterP.O. Box 62Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-5803www.stcchc.org
St. Charles Parish HospitalKaren Guillot1057 Paul Maillard Rd.Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-6242www.stch.net
St. James Parish HospitalRachel Becnel1645 Lutcher Ave.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 746-2906www.sjph.org
St. John Physical Therapy, LLCDerward Norsworthy504 Rue de SanteLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-9515www.stjohnpt.com
James J. Stafford, DDSJames StaffordP.O. Box 70Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-3026www.drjamesstafford.com
Teche Action Board, Inc. dba Teche ActionClinic at ReserveAlfreida EdwardsP.O. Box 233Edgard, LA 70049(985) 479-1315www.tabhealth.org
Total Occupational MedicineDennis Taylor3333 Drusilla Ln.Baton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 924-4460 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
HEALTHCARE PRODUCTSSteel’s Organo GoldWilliam Adams530 Greenwoord Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 224-2558www.asksteel.organogold.com
HOTELS/LODGINGBest Western Plantation InnShanteth Patil - General Manager2179 Hwy. 70Donaldsonville, LA 70346(225) 746-9050 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
Cajun Lodging - Hampton Inn/Best WesternVimal Patel4288 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-5002www.cajunlodging.net
Hampton InnVimal Patel - Manager4288 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-5002 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Holiday Inn Express & SuitesVedant Vasanji - General Manager4284 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 618-1600 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Quality Inn LaPlaceJane Heltz3900 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-5544www.choicehotels.com/hotel/la151
Suburban Extended Stay HotelCarmen Walsh111 Jean St.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-1799www.suburbanhotels.com
INCENTIVE SERVICESAdvantous Consulting, LLCDon Allison9270 Siegen Ln., Ste. 801Baton Rouge, LA 70810(225) 769-1818 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
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REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
INDIVIDUALSDale Hymel, Jr.Dale HymelP.O. Box 106Convent, LA 70723(225) 562-2261
Russ WiseRuss Wise2131 Marion Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-7211
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIESBosco Bros. Inc.Ricky Bosco711 Apple St.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-1253
Civil Construction Contractors, LLCJohn HarmonP.O. Box 394Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-6893www.civil-construction.com
Quality Cleaning Equipment & SupplyRobert Monti13352 Hwy. 90Boutte, LA 70039(504) 348-0924 • Fax: (866) [email protected]
Stericycle, Inc.Chris Breaux517 W. 19th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-8705www.stericycle.com
Total Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
INDUSTRYADM/Grain CompanyWarren DuffyP.O. Box 97Ama, LA 70031(504) 431-8245www.admworld.com
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.Jobie Templet36637 LA Hwy. 30Geismar, LA 70734(225) 677-5618www.airproducts.com
ArcelorMittalMichael Soileau138 Hwy. 3217LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-0401www.arcelormittal.com
ARTCOJason PorterP.O. Box 656Ama, LA 70031(504) [email protected]
Associated Terminals, LLCGary Poirrier1342 Hwy. 44Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-4520www.associatedterminals.com
Bunge North America, Inc.Mike Tate12442 River Rd.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-8210www.bungenorthamerica.com
DowTommy FaucheuxP.O. Box 50Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-4472www.dowlouisiana.com
E. I. DuPontBarry Griffin586 Hwy. 44LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 536-5368www.dupont.com
I C RailMarine Terminal CompanyBruce Conti7790 LA Hwy. 44Convent, LA 70723(225) 562-5204
International Matex Tank TerminalsJohn LittleP.O. Box 159St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 468-3997www.imtt.com
Louisiana Machinery Company, LLCJames MillerP.O. Drawer 536Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-1121www.louisiana.cat.com
Louisiana Sugar Refining, LLCRed Geurts - Company RepresentativeP.O. Box 625Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-4949 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
Marathon Petroleum Company LLCRay DussoldP.O. Box ACGaryville, LA 70051(985) 535-2241www.marathonoil.com
Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.Paul Barletta16122 River Rd.Norco, LA 70079(504) 472-6521www.momentive.com
MonsantoJeffrey SwannP.O. Box 174Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-3408www.monsanto.com
MosaicJennifer Grigsby7250 Hwy. 44Uncle Sam, LA 70792(225) 474-4100www.mosaicco.com
Motiva Enterprises LLC - Norco RefineryLily GallandP.O. Box 10Norco, LA 70079(504) 465-6667
NalcoCarl Pasquarelli3628 Hwy. 44Garyville, LA 70051(985) 535-2221www.nalco.com
Noranda Alumina, LLCEileen O’Brien - HR Manager1111 Airline Hwy. US 61, Ste. 3370Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-2153 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
NuStar Logistics LPJean ZeringueP.O. Box 157St. James, LA 70086(225) 265-2112www.nustarenergy.com
Occidental Chemical Corp. - ConventDavid Foreman7377 Hwy. 3214Convent, LA 70723(225) 562-9210www.oxy.com
Occidental Chemical Corp. - HahnvilleVic Pisani266 Hwy. 3142Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-7212www.oxy.com
RAIN CII Carbon LLCJimmy Delaneuville1140 Jefferson Hwy.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-8010www.ciicarbon.com
Shell ChemicalLily GallandP.O. Box 10Norco, LA 70079(504) 465-6667
Total Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
Valero St. Charles RefineryRon GuilloryP.O. Box 518Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-4729
INSURANCEAmerican General Life & AccidentInsurance Company (Perry Doty)Perry Doty211 Villere Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(504) 214-2356 • Fax: (985) [email protected]/perrycdoty
Ameriprise FinancialJeannine Granier124 Longview Dr., Ste. 2Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1900www.ameripriseadvisors.com/jeannine.s.granier
Buckwalter Ins. Group LLCKelly Buckwalter101 Schexnaydre Ln.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-3833
Dave Millet InsuranceDave Millet1101 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-9528www.davemillet.com
Egan Insurance Agency Inc.Wayne Roussel2629 N. Causeway Blvd.Metairie, LA 70002(504) 836-9600www.eganins.com
Englade Boudreaux InsuranceDerald Bourgeois1891 Cabanose St.Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5364
Jeanne Bourgeois Insurance Agency, LLCJeanne Bourgeois3919 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. FReserve, LA 70084(985) 479-2227
Schexnayder FinancialNolan Schexnayder, CPA-PFS330 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. 201LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-2877www.myhdvest.com/nolanschexnayder
State Farm - James Wagner AgencyJames Wagner299 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. FLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-1400
State Farm - Mike Williams AgencyMike Williams301 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. 105LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-6378
Tatje Insurance & Financial Products, Inc.Natalie Tatje133 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-8051www.tatjeinsurance.com
JANITORIAL SERVICESSparkling Touch, LLCCraig James7137 Cayette St.St. James, LA 70086(225) 624-9865
LEGALFred DeFranceschFred DeFranceschP.O. Box 1566LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 536-9700
LeBlanc Butler, LLCCarl Butler3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 301Metairie, LA 70002(504) 828-1010
Mason Law, LLCTara Mason2176 Marion Dr.Laplace, LA 70068(504) 559-0499www.masonlawllc.net
Jackie M. McCrearyJackie McCreary546 Carondelet St.New Orleans, LA 70130(504) 593-0964
Miller, Gregory A., Attorney at LawGregory Miller9 Apple St.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-9991 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Percy, Stromberg, Bush & LanouxCody Martin712 N. Burnside Ave.Gonzales, LA 70737(225) 621-8522 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
LOGISTICSQCS LogisticsWarmoth Guillaume150 James Dr. E., Ste. 180St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 940-6262www.qcslogistics.com
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MACHINE SHOPSOtac, Inc. (Cottman Transmission Center)Frank Cato157 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4816www.cottman.com
SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up (EJLaborde, LLC)Jay Laborde - Franchise Owner2033 West Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-2626
Vacherie Auto & Home CenterJimmy Brazan22044 Hwy. 20Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-4801
MARITIME SERVICESTotal Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
MARKETINGAdvantage On-Hold, LLCAnnette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1445www.advantageonhold.com
Daystar New Media, Inc.Michelle Cullison6013 Boutall St.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 210-7690www.daystarnewmedia.com
Guidry Associates, LLCChris GuidryP.O. Box 2506Reserve, LA 70084(225) 257-4016www.guidryassociates.com
J & K Office Supply & PrintingEd ColeeP.O. Box 506Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-1555www.jkofficesupply.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
Mister MapTony Onellion155 Robert St.Slidell, LA 70458(985) 649-1007
REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
MEDIADaystar New Media, Inc.Michelle Cullison6013 Boutall St.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 210-7690www.daystarnewmedia.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
MEDICAL WASTE & COMPLIANCEStericycle, Inc.Chris Breaux517 W. 19th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-8705www.stericycle.com
MOBILE HOME PARKSShady Nook Mobile Home ParkJay Mehta - Manager533 E. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-5204 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
MORTGAGE SERVICESAllied Home Mortgage Capital CorporationSuzanne Cupit568 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(504) 473-7313www.alliedhome.com/scupit
Preferred Home Mortgage, Inc.Penny Freeman1704 Chantilly Dr., Ste. 201LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4200www.whynotpreferred.com
NEWSPAPERSL’ObservateurSandy Cunningham116 Newspaper Dr.LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 652-9545www.lobservateur.com
News ExaminerDavid ReynaudP.O. Drawer 460Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5784
St. Charles Herald-GuideJonathan MenardP.O. Box 1199Boutte, LA 70039(985) 758-2795
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONSThe Arc of St. CharlesVictoria BryantP.O. Box 455Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-0971
Associated Builders & Contractors NewOrleans/Bayou ChapterAngela Latino-Geier101 Riverbend Dr.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 468-3188www.abcbayou.org
Firemen’s Federal Credit UnionDarlene Blank1901 LA Hwy. 3125Lutcher, LA 70071(800) 647-1689www.noffcu.org
Louis Armstrong N.O. Intern. AirportWalter KrygowskiP.O. Box 20007New Orleans, LA 70141(504) 464-3547
Louisiana Federal Credit UnionRhonda HotardP.O. Box 1956LaPlace, LA 70069-1956(985) 652-4990www.louisianafcu.org
Metropolitan Center for Women & ChildrenDale StandiferP.O. Box 10775Jefferson, LA 70181(504) 837-5400www.mcwcgno.org
River Parishes Transit AuthorityMartha CazaubonP.O. Box 2444LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 851-2900
River Parishes Workforce Investment ActProgramAnnie HarmonP.O. Box 1010Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-5033www.stcharlesgov.net
Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship ChurchPastor Ronald D. Harbin, Sr.P.O. Box 1379Donaldsonville, LA 70346(225) 257-4443www.sgcfc.com
St. John United WayDean TorresP.O. Box 2019Reserve, LA 70084(985) 651-9118
United Way of St. CharlesJohn Dias13207 River Rd.Luling, LA 70070(985) 331-9063www.uwaysc.org
NOTECARDSCarol Zehner Art, LLCCarol ZehnerP.O. Box 744St. Rose, LA 70087(504) [email protected]
PARTY SUPPLIESLet It Flow, Balloons and MoreAlecia Johnson, Manager1609 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) [email protected]
PEST CONTROLOrkin, Inc.Eddie Smit - Account Manager137 Canvasback St.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 486-5846 • Fax: (504) [email protected]
PHARMACIESDestrehan Discount PharmacyBruce Burkenstock3001 Ormond Blvd.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-1181
Gem DrugsRandy Mire, Pharm D.P.O. Drawer KReserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3957www.gemdrugs.com
PHOTOGRAPHYGloKoh Design & Photography StudioGloria Holmes135 Derek Ln.LaPlace, LA 70068(504) 415-0962www.glokohstudio.com
PLANTATION HOMESOak Alley PlantationDebra Mayhew3645 Hwy. 18Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-2151www.oakalleyplantation.com
San Francisco PlantationKim FontenotP.O. Box 950Garyville, LA 70051-0950(985) 535-2341
PLUMBINGC & D Plumbing, LLCChris Naquin573 Good Hope St.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-2220www.cdplumbing.com
Michel’s Contracting, Inc.Mark MichelP.O. Box 503Lutcher, LA 70071(225) 869-5731
PRINTING SERVICESDiamond Paper Co., Ltd.Charles KurzwegP.O. Box 1276Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-8600
J & K Office Supply & PrintingEd ColeeP.O. Box 506Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-1555www.jkofficesupply.com
Office Depot Business Solutions DivisionLisa Peranio-Hodges37062 Cotton Mill Ave.Geismar, LA 70734(504) 388-5633http://bsd.officedepot.com
REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
St. Charles PrintingKevin HebertP.O. Box 1258Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-0727www.stcharlesprinting.com
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSJ & K Office Supply & PrintingEd ColeeP.O. Box 506Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-1555www.jkofficesupply.com
Primo Promotions, LLCWayne VicknairP.O. Box 521Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-7848www.primopromollc.com
REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
St. Charles PrintingKevin HebertP.O. Box 1258Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-0727www.stcharlesprinting.com
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Uniformity, LLCBob Hecker7032 Veterans Memorial Blvd.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 779-9724 • Fax: (504) [email protected]
PUBLISHING SERVICESDaystar New Media, Inc.Michelle Cullison6013 Boutall St.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 210-7690www.daystarnewmedia.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
VillageProfile.com, inc.Steve Rogers33 N. Geneva Rd.Elgin, IL 60120(337) 781-1384www.villageprofile.com
QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTB&G Foods, Taco Bell - LaPlaceKristy Lodrigue1430 Sandra St.Morgan City, LA 70380(985) 384-3333
Pannu Enterprises One, LLC,dba Subway #16755Raj Pannu357 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-8700(504) 417-3282
Raising Cane’s Chicken FingersLynn Young123 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-4701www.raisingcanes.com
REAL ESTATE SERVICESAnn Harvey & Associates RealtyAnn Harvey618 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. ALaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-7253
Choice Title Inc.Sheila Bonnette1703 Chantilly Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-5241www.choicetitle.com
Cypress Property Mgmt.Hank Tatje133 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-7368
Eliza Eugene EnterprisesEliza Eugene - Owner2015 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-9954 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Latter & Blum, Inc./RealtorsFrank TrapaniP.O. Box 1299Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-4455www.latter-blum.com
M. B. Realty & AppraisalsMac Bordelon217 W. Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-8156
Rathborne Companies East, LLCGreg Lier100 Pailet Dr.Harvey, LA 70058(504) 368-6355
REALTORSAnn Harvey & Associates RealtyAnn Harvey618 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. ALaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-7253
Eliza Eugene EnterprisesEliza Eugene - Owner2015 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-9954 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Latter & Blum, Inc./RealtorsFrank TrapaniP.O. Box 1299Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-4455www.latter-blum.com
M. B. Realty & AppraisalsMac Bordelon217 W. Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-8156
RECEPTION HALLSBot’s PlaceColbert ‘’Bot’’ Clark2810 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(225) 910-1367
LACE the Reception PlaceLisa Crinel516 E. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-5223www.lacethereceptionplace.com
Zydeco’sDustin GaineyP.O. Box 128Paradis, LA 70080(985) 308-1058www.zydecoscajunrestaurant.com
RECREATIONSRiverlands Golf and Country ClubJohn Kacpura500 Fairway Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-6316www.riverlandscountryclub.com
St. John TheatreDenise BorellP.O. Box 188Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-6630www.stjohntheatre.org
RENTAL EQUIPMENTLouisiana Machinery Company, LLCJames MillerP.O. Drawer 536Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-1121www.louisiana.cat.com
Satellite SheltersSheryl Nicolay3700 US Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4275www.satelliteco.com
RESTAURANTSCafe PeriqueCharles Martin - Owner235 Main St.Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-1774 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
La Carreta of LaPlaceAlan Menjivar107 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-9991www.carretarestaurant.com
Original Italian PieJason Graffeo405 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-1743
Spuddy’s Cajun FoodsSpuddy FaucheuxP.O. Box 1107Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-4013
Zydeco’sDustin GaineyP.O. Box 128Paradis, LA 70080(985) 308-1058www.zydecoscajunrestaurant.com
RETAILThe BasketryKristi Brocato12337 Hwy. 90Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-8769www.thebasketry.com
Bedding Plus, LLCGayle Liuzza901 W. Airline Hwy., Stes. A & BLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-6618www.bpmattress.com
RCR Graphics, Inc.Brian FloraneP.O. Box 364LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 653-7446www.signswithanattitude.com
River Parish Tent RentalsBruce Roussel32217 Longview St.Paulina, LA 70763(225) 869-1851
Roussel’s AntiquesChris RousselP.O. Box 901Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-9097www.roussels.com
Sears Hometown Store - K. JohnEnterprises, LLCKarl Johnson105 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-0555www.searshometownstores.com
Steel’s Organo GoldWilliam Adams530 Greenwoord Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 224-2558www.asksteel.organogold.com
Wal-Mart Supercenter (Boutte)Jeff Gonzales - Store Manager13001 Hwy. 90Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-0855 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Zapp’s Potato ChipsRod Olson, PresidentP.O. Box 1533Gramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-9777 • Fax: (225) [email protected]
SAFETYITI Technical CollegeMichael Champagne13944 Airline Hwy.Baton Rouge, LA 70817(225) 755-6300www.iticollege.edu
ORR Safety CorporationDwight Alleman245-A Woodland Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 778-8838www.orrsafety.com
REI PromosMatt Lundy321 Nottoway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-0170www.reipromos.com
RIPs Safety Training & Consulting, LLCBernard Falgoust19417 Rips Rd.Vacherie, LA 70090(225) 265-3417www.rips-safety.com
Total Supply, LLCArlene Mayer677 W. 10th St.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-3130
SALESRCR Graphics, Inc.Brian FloraneP.O. Box 364LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 653-7446www.signswithanattitude.com
Satellite SheltersSheryl Nicolay3700 US Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4275www.satelliteco.com
Sears Hometown Store - K. JohnEnterprises, LLCKarl Johnson105 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-0555www.searshometownstores.com
The UPS Store # 3242Raymond Arnone140 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. DLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-7447
SCREEN PRINTINGUniformity, LLCBob Hecker7032 Veterans Memorial Blvd.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 779-9724 • Fax: (504) [email protected]
SECURE RECORDS STORAGE & SHREDDINGThe File Depot LaPlaceRandy Settoon132 Woodland Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 974-3567www.tfdlaplace.com
SERVICESACT TechnologiesMarcus BraunP.O. Box 428Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-2934www.acttechnologies.com
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Allied ExpressFrank Fagot101 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-9322
Brignac Physical TherapyChantel Brignac1732 Deroche Cir., Ste. BGramercy, LA 70052(225) 869-0389
Cajun Comfort, Inc.Keith L’Hoste15711 Airline Hwy.Norco, LA 70079(985) 764-8191www.cajuncomfort.com
Environmental Engineering Services, Inc.Oscar Boudreaux610 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-0185www.eesinc.net
Maintenance Dredging Inc.Gary Smith10567 Airline Hwy.St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 737-1600
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
Otac, Inc. (Cottman Transmission Center)Frank Cato157 Belle Terre Blvd.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4816www.cottman.com
RCR Graphics, Inc.Brian FloraneP.O. Box 364LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 653-7446www.signswithanattitude.com
Satellite SheltersSheryl Nicolay3700 US Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4275www.satelliteco.com
Sears Hometown Store - K. JohnEnterprises, LLCKarl Johnson105 Carrollwood Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 653-0555www.searshometownstores.com
The UPS Store # 3242Raymond Arnone140 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. DLaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-7447
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTEliza Eugene EnterprisesEliza Eugene - Owner2015 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-9954 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
SOCIAL SERVICESKathleen McGraw, LCSW & Associates, LLCKathleen McGraw50 Wade St., Ste. 5Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-9300www.mcgrawandassociates.com
STAFFING SERVICEAM-PM Services, Inc.Chesley CashioP.O. Box 186Luling, LA 70070(985) 785-6857www.ampmstaffing.com
Lofton Staffing & Security ServiceMichelle Gaudet299 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste. EELaPlace, LA 70068(985) 651-4900www.loftonstaffing.com
River Parishes Workforce InvestmentAct ProgramAnnie HarmonP.O. Box 1010Hahnville, LA 70057(985) 783-5033www.stcharlesgov.net
Workforce AllianceDayna ParkerP.O. Box 44Luling, LA 70070-0044(985) 785-6465www.workforcealliance.com
STORAGE SERVICESDependable StorageA. Gurrola131 Percy Hebert Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) [email protected]
SUPERMARKETSMatherne’s SupermarketDale Matherne1424 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-9234www.mathernes.com
SUPPLIESDiamond Paper Co., Ltd.Charles KurzwegP.O. Box 1276Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 764-8600
J & K Office Supply & PrintingEd ColeeP.O. Box 506Boutte, LA 70039(985) 785-1555www.jkofficesupply.com
Office DepotPhyllis Theriot, Manager260 W. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-0515 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Office Depot Business Solutions DivisionLisa Peranio-Hodges37062 Cotton Mill Ave.Geismar, LA 70734(504) 388-5633http://bsd.officedepot.com
TANK & BARGE CLEANING SERVICEConsolidated Tank Barge ServicesMark AylorP.O. Box 399St. James, LA 70086(225) 473-8116www.cgb.com
TAX SERVICEN P Stein CPANathan Stein324 Nottaway Dr.Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 307-0770
TECHNICAL SERVICESAdvent Communications, Inc.Annette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1331www.adventcommunications.net
Affinity Management GroupChantel Laporte111 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 1200Metairie, LA 70005(225) 439-3355www.affinity-mgt.com
ITI Technical CollegeMichael Champagne13944 Airline Hwy.Baton Rouge, LA 70817(225) 755-6300www.iticollege.edu
TELECOMMUNICATIONSAdvantage On-Hold, LLCAnnette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1445www.advantageonhold.com
Advent Communications, Inc.Annette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1331www.adventcommunications.net
AT&TBonnie Eades365 Canal St., Ste. 3000New Orleans, LA 70130(504) 528-2090www.att.com
Reserve TelecommunicationsPhyllis MadereP.O. Drawer TReserve, LA 70084(985) 359-2222www.rtconline.com
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS CO.Advent Communications, Inc.Annette WrayP.O. Box 670Kenner, LA 70063(985) 764-1331www.adventcommunications.net
Reserve TelecommunicationsPhyllis MadereP.O. Drawer TReserve, LA 70084(985) 359-2222www.rtconline.com
THEATRESt. John TheatreDenise BorellP.O. Box 188Reserve, LA 70084(985) 536-6630www.stjohntheatre.org
TOURISMRiver Parishes Tourist CommissionJay Tusa2900 Hwy. 51LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 359-2562www.neworleansplantationcountry.com
Shady Nook Mobile Home ParkJay Mehta - Manager533 E. Airline Hwy.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 652-5204 • Fax: (985) [email protected]
Zydeco’sDustin GaineyP.O. Box 128Paradis, LA 70080(985) 308-1058www.zydecoscajunrestaurant.com
UTILITIESAT&TBonnie Eades365 Canal St., Ste. 3000New Orleans, LA 70130(504) 528-2090www.att.com
EntergyDoug RhodesP.O. Box 61000, Mail Unit L-JEF-365New Orleans, LA 70161(504) 840-2655www.entergy.com
Entergy-Reserve OfficeSheila Young Butler4317 W. Airline Hwy.Reserve, LA 70084(985) 479-2025www.entergy.com
WAREHOUSINGQCS LogisticsWarmoth Guillaume150 James Dr. E., Ste. 180St. Rose, LA 70087(504) 940-6262www.qcslogistics.com
WEB DESIGN & HOSTINGDaystar New Media, Inc.Michelle Cullison6013 Boutall St.Metairie, LA 70003(504) 210-7690www.daystarnewmedia.com
Millermark Creations LLCNicole LandreneauP.O. Box 266Destrehan, LA 70047(985) 725-1137www.millermark.com
WHOLESALE TRADESteel’s Organo GoldWilliam Adams530 Greenwoord Dr.LaPlace, LA 70068(985) 224-2558www.asksteel.organogold.com
YELLOW PAGE ADVERTISINGTri-Parish Telephone DirectoryPat ComiskeyP.O. Box 276LaPlace, LA 70069(985) 652-1800www.tri-parishyp.com
YOUTH DEVELOPMENTAMIkids DonaldsonvilleTamiko Garrison1200 St. Patrick St.Donaldsonville, LA 70346(225) 474-8820www.amikids.org
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Bot's Place Reception Hall ................................................................... 16
C & D Plumbing, LLC............................................................................. 26
Cajun Comfort Inc. ................................................................................ 26
Cajun Lodging L.L.C. - BestWestern / Hampton Inn /Holiday Inn Express & Suites.................................................................. 1
Charles Martin Photography................................................................ 11
DOW ........................................................................................................ 29
EchoVentures Inc. .................................................................................. 17
IC RailMarineTerminal ......................................................................... 27
International MatexTankTerminals .................................................... 27
J & K Office Supply & Printing................................................................ 3
Louisiana Federal Credit Union .......................................................... 25
Marathon Petroleum Company LP..................................................... 28
New Orleans Plantation Country ...................................................... 15
NP Stein CPA CTE................................................................................. 25
Oak Alley Plantation............................................................................... 16
Port of South Louisiana......................................................................... 29
Preferred Home Mortgage ..................................................................... 5
Rain CII Carbon LLC................................................ Inside Back Cover
River Parishes Community College ................................................... 23
River Parishes Hospital ......................................................................... 31
Riverside Urgent Care .......................................................................... 32
South Central Planning Economic Department .............................. 26
St. Charles Parish Hospital ................................................................... 33
St. James Parish Hospital ....................................................................... 32
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel.............................................................. 9
Valero St. Charles Refinery.................................... Inside Front Cover
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GRAMERCY PLANT1140 Jefferson HighwayGramercy, LA 70052Phone: 225.869.8010
NORCO PLANT801 Prospect AvenueNorco, LA 70079
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