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SWLA Business News & Events (12/11/18) – Presented by The SWLA Economic Development Alliance

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Women In Business Honored
At today’s 9th Annual Women’s Business Network Luncheon Maria Tran of Golden Nugget was awarded for her leadership!
“She is a role model for all women and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. She strives for excellence in all things and mentors her team members so that they can provide the highest level of service to customers.  In addition to her positive attitude and proven work abilities, she is committed to giving back to SWLA. She has volunteered with Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Distance for Diabetes, Free to Breath, American Heart Association, and the Susan Komen Race for a Cure.  She is a member of Fusion Five and a recent graduate of Leadership Southwest. She has been named a Thriving Thirty by Thrive Magazine.
Working in a male dominated area, she has broken those barriers to become the only female restaurant manager at her company. She has worked in the hospitality and gaming industry for over 15 years, having been a part of the opening teams for three casinos.  At one point, she managed 9 food and beverage outlet plus a horse racetrack simultaneously. She has 3 bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Psychology, and was also named runner up for the GM of the Year by Landry’s Restaurants. Her childhood mentor encouraged her to “go out and create positive results” which she does on a daily basis both in her professional and personal life. Her heart of gold and her many accomplishments to date make her, without a doubt, an Up and Coming Woman in Business in Southwest Louisiana.” – From the application submitted nominating her for this year’s award.
This year’s Established Business Leader was unable to attend today’s luncheon, so we will announce her award in next week’s e-newsletter.
Today’s luncheon took place at L’Auberge Casino Resort and featured Julie Laperouse, who posed the question: Are you a Screaming Peacock?  Julie Laperouse helped attendees put their “best feather forward” through training on topics such as networking, leadership, and team building.
If you would like to join the Women’s Business Network, email Amanda White at awhite@allianceswla.org.

 

Nominate a Community Leader for
the Civic Service Award
The Chamber SWLA is seeking candidates for this year’s Civic Service Award. The award is presented annually to an outstanding man or woman of the community for leadership and service to the community during current and previous years. (The nominee need not be a member of the Chamber SWLA.)
Any man or woman 21 years old or over, who is a resident of Southwest Louisiana, and whose achievement, leadership and service were accomplished for the benefit of Southwest Louisiana, is eligible for nomination. Previous winners of the Civic Service Award are ineligible.
The Judging Committee will be composed of distinguished citizens of the community. Their decision will be based on: (1) contribution to community progress during the year; (2) evidence of civic leadership ability; (3) evidence of personal, professional, or business standing in the community; and (4) service through religious and fraternal affiliations.
All nominations must be received by the Civic Service Award Committee by Monday, January 2, 2019. Address all entries to:
Chair/Civic Service Award Committee
The Chamber SWLA
P. O. Box 3110
Lake Charles, LA 70602-3110
Past award winners include Billy Navarre, Former Mayor Randy Roach, Donna & Rick Richard, Willie King, Doug Gehrig, and many more.

 

Welcome New Members!
Standard Mortgage on Tuesday, December 4, at 4 p.m. They are located at 949 Ryan Street, Suite #110, in Lake Charles. They are hosting an Open House until 7 p.m. and encourage everyone to bring a toy for a shelter pet!
Johnson Funeral Home hosting a grand opening and open house at their newest location – Moss Bluff – on Thursday, December 6.The newly-constructed funeral home encompasses 8,000 square feet, including a chapel with ample seating, private meeting room, casket and urn gallery, kitchen, and family gathering area. It is located at 23171 Highway 171 in Moss Bluff.
CSE Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated its 75th anniversary on December 7, 2018. In celebration, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by the Chamber SWLA at the main branch in Lake Charles. George Swift, Chamber SWLA President/CEO, Mayor Nic Hunter, and City Councilman Mark Eckard were a few of the dignitaries in attendance to the ceremony.
Ken Gardner, CSE Chairman of the Board, spoke during the ceremony in regards to the historical growth of CSE. Mr. Gardner stated “Over the past 75 years, many things have changed, but one thing that has remained is the consistency and value of our service to our members and to our community.” Mr. Gardner has been a board member to the credit union for 30 years, active as a Board Chairman for the past 24 years.
Following Mr. Gardner, President and CEO, Clark Yelverton announced the construction and anticipated completion date of the fourth CSE branch, as well as a $1 million bonus dividend and interest return, to go back to CSE members. “We’re happy to give back to our members and excited to service residents in Jeff Davis Parish, as well as the whole three parish community,” stated Mr. Yelverton. The fourth CSE branch will be located in Jennings with an anticipated completion date of mid-2019.
Ribbon
Join us at our upcoming ribbon cuttings:
  • The Guardian Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Friday, December 14, at 2 p.m. It is located at 1401 Country Club Rd, in Lake Charles. They have new owners!
  • McDonalds is celebrating the completion of the Ryan Street remodel on Monday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m. It is located at 4212 Ryan Street in Lake Charles.
  • Lagunas Mexican Grill & Cantina is hosting their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, December 18, at 9 a.m. It is located at 1201 Lakeshore Drive at Clarence Street in Lake Charles.
  • The Little Gym of Lake Charles is celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary on Friday, January 4, at 11 a.m. It is located at 1301 E McNeese, Suite 201, in Lake Charles.
  • Acadian Total Security & Home Builders Association of SWLA are hosting their ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 10, at 4:30 p.m. They are located at 4875 Ihles Road in Lake Charles.
  • Exit Real Estate-Moss Bluff is hosting their ribbon cutting on Tuesday, January 15, at 11:30 a.m. It is located at 189 Gloria Drive, Suite 100, Moss Bluff.

 

 

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