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The Basketry’s gift box helping the homeless
In just one month since The Basketry’s launched its “Big Easy, Big Heart” philanthropic mission, the business has donated 50 gift boxes to a homeless shelter in New Orleans. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: Monsanto focuses on empowering farmers to feed growing population
Monsanto is a global agriculture company focused on empowering farmers to feed a growing population. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: Port of South Louisiana touts link between agriculture, infrastructure
In an opinion editorial in a national publication, World Trade Center of New Orleans CEO Caitlin Cain and Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin explain that, for Louisiana, there may be no more critical economic issues than agriculture and infrastructure and hope that both U.S. legislators and the Trump administration come to support infrastructure improvements, especially that of the Mississippi River, the nation’s most vital shipping channel. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: Valero takes pride in being a good neighbor
Being a good neighbor has long been a focal point for Valero, which continues to be recognized for its commitment to giving back to its local communities. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: OMI Environmental Solutions announces new consulting services
One of the longest standing and trusted oil spill response companies in the world, OMI Environmental Solutions (OMIES) provides solutions to a wide depth of customer environmental requests and remains prepared to leap into action in the face of emergency. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: Shell’s Date with Destiny aims to empower, encourage women in the workforce
Educate, empower and encourage is the mantra embodied at the annual Shell-sponsored Date with Destiny career forum, which takes aim at inspiring more women to seek employment in the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas industry. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: Army specialist given green light by Dow to leave work to help flood victims
When military man Kendall Martin was called into duty by his sergeant last summer, just a week into his new position in the Dow apprenticeship program, he had some definite concerns. […]
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2017 Industry Guide: IMTT personnel are committed to active involvement in the community
International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) – St. Rose, located in St. Charles Parish, has been in operation since the 1960s. […]
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Luling expansion clears way for up to 23 businesses
In the latest expansion announced in St. Charles Parish, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a 23-lot second phase for the Esperanza Business Park in Luling. […]