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June 26, 2026
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Down economy forces Valero to delay $1.4 billion project

February 5, 2009 heraldguide

Valero’s $1.4 billion expansion of its St. Charles Parish refinery has been pushed back by two years due to the downtrodden economy, with construction set to begin in 2011.
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Shell, United Steelworkers agree to contract

February 4, 2009 Heather R. Breaux

The possibility of union workers at local refineries going on strike was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon after the United Steelworkers Union and Shell Oil Co. agreed to a basic contract for U.S. refineries, averting a possible nationwide strike by 30,000 workers. […]

Business

Crawfish numbers down

February 4, 2009 Heather R. Breaux

Almost immediately after the holidays, south Louisiana consumers start thinking about crawfish. […]

Business

Dow cuts workforce by nearly 10 percent

February 4, 2009 heraldguide

Dow St. Charles has laid off nearly 10 percent of its 1,100 employees in response to Dow Chemical’s decision to cut 5,000 jobs worldwide. […]

Business

Jake’s Towing finds work for homeless vehicles as monster truck obstacles

February 4, 2009 heraldguide

While thousands of spectators were watching the Grave Digger grind over obstacles on the Superdome floor last Saturday, workers from Jake’s Towing in St. Charles Parish were keeping a look out on the vehicles below. […]

Business

Working out can fit into your schedule with Anytime Fitness

January 14, 2009 Special to the Herald-Guide

Why is it so hard for adults to stay in good terms with their fitness? One of the biggest reasons is lack of time and convenience of gym availability in their neighborhood. […]

Business

Viking Fitness offers exercise variety

January 14, 2009 Special to the Herald-Guide

“Let Viking Fitness be your place to get in shape in 2009. We’ll help you reach your personal goals whether it is to lose or gain weight. Our 10,000-square-foot facility is the largest in our area and offers you free weights, cardio equipment, machine, senior classes, tanning, kids hang-out area, and much more. […]

Business

Valero expansion still on schedule

January 7, 2009 heraldguide

Valero’s $1.4 billion expansion of its St. Charles Parish refinery is moving ahead on schedule despite the downtrodden economy and the low price of oil. […]

Business

Destrehan entrepreneur will bring grocery store to doorstep

January 7, 2009 Heather R. Breaux

Destrehan entrepreneur Lisa Wallace is one step closer to making the sometimes-daunting task of grocery shopping easier for local residents. […]

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