| Member News |
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| 3/1/2010 | Nicholls and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Launch Pilot Course
Nicholls State University and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center have teamed to establish "Living Well” – a spring 2010 special topics course in the Department of Allied Health Sciences that is designed to promote physical fitness, weight control and other healthy lifestyle choices. The goal is to promote behavior among college-age students that will reduce the likelihood of obesity-related diseases later in life. |
| 2/24/2010 | 2nd Annual Swamp Stomp Festival to Feature Regional Bands, Promote Cajun Cuture
The entire region is invited to the second annual Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival – a musical celebration of south Louisiana culture slated for Friday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14, at Nicholls State University. |
| 2/24/2010 | Annual School Art Show Opens March 1st at the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild
The annual School Art Show sponsored by the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild will open at the Downtown Art Gallery 630 located at 630 Belanger St., Houma, Louisiana on March 1st and will close on March 6th. |
| 2/24/2010 | Breaux Received Dunbar Award
Patricia Breaux, procurement manager 1 at Nicholls State University, was recognized at the 51st annual Dunbar Awards luncheon on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Doubletree Hotel in New Orleans. An 18-year employee of Nicholls, Breaux was designated an Honorable Mention awardee. |
| 2/24/2010 | Executive Business Program at Nicholls Expands as Demand Grows
The Executive Master of Business Administration program at Nicholls State University is making a significant impact on the south Louisiana business community. Increasing popularity has resulted in capacity classes for the first time, and area businesses that referred employees to the program in the past are now referring more. |
| 2/24/2010 | National Culinary Finals Featuring Nicholls Student to be Webcast Live from Napa Valley
Having won first place for the third consecutive year at the South Central Regional San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition, the John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University is setting its sights on national acclaim. |
| 2/24/2010 | Nicholls Enrollment Stats Point to Continued Growth
Nicholls State University's total enrollment has increased steadily over the past four years – an encouraging sign, administrators say, especially given the institution's record number of graduates this past fall. |
| 2/24/2010 | Nicholls United Way Campaign Largest in Seven Years
The 2010 United Way campaign at Nicholls State University raised $15,720 among faculty and staff for community service efforts in south Louisiana – approximately $5,000 more than the 2009 total, and the most for any year since 2004. |
| 2/24/2010 | Port Commission Elects New Officers
At the February 10, 2010, Greater Lafourche Port Commission Board Meeting, the Commission elected its executive officers, who will serve in their newly elected positions for three years. The Board elected Larry Griffin as President, Jimmy Lafont as Vice President, Wilbert Collins as Secretary, and Johnny Melancon, Sr. as Treasurer. |
| 2/24/2010 | South Lafourche Airport in "Excellent Condition":
Many Improvements since Port Commission Acquisition
The South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport has once again received an excellent Safety and Compliance Inspection report from Louisiana DOTD's Aviation Division, following a trend of growth and improvement since the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC) acquired the airport in late 2001. |
| 2/10/2010 | Nicholls Celebrates Balck History Month
Nicholls State University will observe Black History Month with a variety of programs and services, all designed to celebrate the African American experience. |
| 2/10/2010 | Nicholls Invites Adults to Enroll in Non-Credit Courses
The Office of Continuing Education at Nicholls State University will offer a variety of non-credit courses during spring 2010. Featured areas of instruction include computers; finance; test preparation and certification programs; and special interest courses. |
| 2/10/2010 | Retirement Resources Directory Available at Nicholls
Find information and referrals on community services; social services; health care providers; financial assistance; disability services; volunteer opportunities; church listings and more in the 2010 edition of the Retirement Directory of Community Resources – a 91-page desk reference provided by the Golden Learning Opportunities program at Nicholls State University. |
| 2/8/2010 | T. Baker Smith Partners with LSU to Develop a Storm Surge and Wave Monitoring Network
T. Baker Smith (TBS) is a key partner in a research proposal Louisiana State University (LSU) has submitted to the Board of Regents for funding to develop a Mobile Storm Surge and Wave Monitoring Network to improve the prediction of hurricane impacts on coastal Louisiana. |
| 2/2/2010 | "Keep the Beat" Offers Free Bystander CPR Classes for Public
Businesses and organizations are sponsoring "Keep the Beat,” a non-profit event consisting of two bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training sessions that are free to the public. The event will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center on Saturday, March 13 with sessions at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. |
| 2/2/2010 | Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform at Southdown Plantation
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) will perform at Southdown Plantation in a free outdoor concert March 7 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2/2/2010 | New Orleans Artist to make Houma Debut at Southdown Plantation
Anne Cicero will showcase her original acrylic artwork depicting Louisiana waterways, marshes and coastal areas in an opening reception Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2-4 p.m. at Southdown Plantation and Museum. |
| 2/2/2010 | Synergy Bank Names Thibodaux to Vice President,
Preston to Assistant Vice President
Synergy Bank's board of directors recently named Gerald Thibodaux & Sarah "Sallie” Preston, respectively as Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Synergy Bank. The announcement was made by Synergy president, Jerry P. Ledet, Jr. |
| 2/2/2010 | T. Baker Smith Names a New Environmental Vice President
Randy Landry has recently been promoted to the position of Vice President of the Environmental Discipline at T. Baker Smith, Inc (TBS). |
| 2/2/2010 | WBA Seeking Nominations for ATHENA Award
The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for other women to follow. |
| 1/29/2010 | Synergy Bank Receives High Recognition for Excellent Performance and Soundness
Synergy Bank, Houma, Louisiana, received high recognition for excellent performance and soundness according to the Louisiana Bank Performance Report 3rd Quarter 2009 published by Financial Management Consulting Group, a Kentucky based bank consulting firm. |
| 1/13/2010 | Cardiovascular Institute of the South is the First to Offer Groundbreaking Test for Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first and only provider in the area to offer the PLAC test, a groundbreaking, yet simple blood test to identify patients with "hidden” cardiovascular risk. |
| 1/13/2010 | Director of Staffing Solutions honored by Mayors, Governor
Director of Options Staffing Solutions, Carol Golden-Lirette, was an award winner twice, first at the Lafourche Mayors' Committee on Disabilities Fourth Annual Awards Ceremony, in which she garnered the Distinguished Merit Award, and again was honored by Governor Bobby Jindal with the Louisiana state award for Distinguished Merit at Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs GOLD Awards held on Tuesday, December 8 at the Old State Capitol Building, Baton Rouge. |
| 1/13/2010 | Local Expense Consultant becomes Certified Energy Auditor
Denby Energy is pleased to announce the awarding of an Energy Auditor certification to Houma LA Expense Consultant, Bill Head. |
| 1/13/2010 | Port Fourchon Begins 50th Year with New Director
Port Fourchon is beginning 2010 with a great deal of "news." New year. New logo. New director. New era. |
| 1/13/2010 | Roger Bourgeois of Bourgeois & Associates, Inc. presents $500 check to benefit Big Mike’s BBQ Smoke House
Anyone interested in helping Big Mike’s BBQ Smoke House can send donation to "Benefit for Big Mike’s BBQ Smoke House” c/o Synergy Bank PO Box 2166, Houma, LA 70361. |
| 1/13/2010 | TGMC’s OutReach Center Administers Free H1N1 Vaccines
TGMC’s OutReach Center will be offering free H1N1 vaccines to the public on Thursday, January 14 and 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. |
| 1/13/2010 | The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Presents FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY
The next luncheon is scheduled for February 2, 2010 and will feature Fr. Mark Toups. |
| 12/17/2009 | 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Drive Raises $13,000
On Friday, December 11, 2009 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm in front of Wal-Mart on Martin Luther King Blvd in Houma, your local radio stations C107.5, K-Rock 106.3, Oldies 96.7 & ESPN 1490, along with the Marine Corps Reserve raised $13,000.00 PLUS dollars and collected a SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK of TOYS. |
| 12/15/2009 | Grainger Awards Scholarships to Fletcher Students
Grainger, a local distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, awarded a Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarship to Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher) students Brandon Chauvin and Matthew Verdin Jr., during a presentation at the Houma campus. |
| 12/15/2009 | Port Director Ted Falgout Receives USCG Recognition
At the December board meeting of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Port Director Ted Falgout was awarded a Coast Guard Certificate of Merit. |
| 12/15/2009 | Ryan Martin, RN Named TGMC November Employee of the Month
In an effort to recognize outstanding employees, the TGMC Customer Service Council has implemented the Employee of the Month program. |
| 12/15/2009 | The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC
4th Annual Ladies Night Out Tickets Are Now On Sale
The 4th annual Ladies Night Out Breast Center Gala, hosted by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC), will be held Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. |
| 11/24/2009 | FRED MATHERNE NAMED TGMC MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) is pleased to announce that Fred Matherne has been named Materials Management Director. |
| 11/24/2009 | TGMC Now Offers Online Bill Pay Option at tgmc.com
For added convenience, TGMC now offers online bill payment at tgmc.com. |
| 11/24/2009 | THREE TGMC NURSES NAMED TO “GREAT 100 NURSES”
Three nurses from Terrebonne General Medical Center have been named to the “Great 100 Nurses.” |
| 11/24/2009 | TIM O’HERN, NAMED TGMC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND LAUNDRY/LINEN DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) is pleased to announce that Tim O'Hern has been named Environmental Services and Laundry/Linen Department Director. |
| 11/17/2009 | Local Businesses from Louisiana Invited to Apply to Become Suppliers to V-Vehicle Company
V-Vehicle Company (VVC), a new American car company, will hold a Supplier Fair for businesses in the local area currently engaged in the Machine & Equipment, Facility Service and Automotive Components industries interested in becoming suppliers to VVC. |
| 11/16/2009 | IBERIABANK Announces Opportunistic Florida Expansion
IBERIABANK (www.iberiabank.com), the 122-year old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC), announced that it has entered into purchase and assumption agreements with loss share arrangements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to purchase certain assets and to assume certain deposit and other liabilities of two Florida-based failed financial institutions. |
| 11/10/2009 | Answering the Call: Staffing Soutions Graduates Prepare to Relieve Local Employers' Hiring Woes
On October 30, 2009, 10 local men and women became the first ever graduates of an innovative workforce education program designed by Options Staffing Solutions, called Ready, Set, Work! These graduates are the first of many who will be trained and deployed to meet the demands of local employers, who say there is an alarming shortage of workers who have been trained in soft skills, work ethics, and customer service. |
| 11/10/2009 | Houma HoneyBaked Ham Co. Offers a New Twist to Your Typical Thanksgiving Feast
Houma-area hosts and hostesses for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday can roll up their sleeves and rest easy this year. HoneyBaked Ham Co. located at 1539 MLK Blvd., Suite 114 in Houma is offering special menu items for local residents and recipe ideas for their Thanksgiving dinner gatherings. |
| 11/10/2009 | My Account Anywhere Tells Customers When Power is On
A storm rages while you are traveling. Is the power on at home? How can you tell? Don't worry. A new service from Entergy Louisiana, LLC will let you know. My Account Anywhere lets customers send and receive text information about power outages through their cell phones. |
| 11/10/2009 | Options Staffing Solutions Awards Employer of the Month
The Holiday Inn of Houma, Darryl Hill, General Manager, recently received the Employer of the Month Award from Options Staffing Solutions. |
| 11/4/2009 | Career Link 2009 to be held November 18 at Fletcher Technical Community College
Career Link 2009, an activity of Work It! Louisiana! will be held November 18, 2009 at Fletcher Technical Community College from 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| 11/3/2009 | Chevron Corporation Provides Funding to Fletcher Technical Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College's Louisiana's Marine and Petroleum Institute (LAMPI) will soon have access to new laboratory equipment thanks to a generous donation from Chevron's Gulf of Mexico's Business Unit. |
| 10/28/2009 | “For The Health of It” Fair Achieves Heart Pumping Results!
Sunburst Media held their first "For the Health of It" Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Southland Mall in Houma with great support from the community! |
| 10/27/2009 | 9th Annual Taste of South Louisiana Huge Success
Sunburst Media held their 9th Annual Taste of South Louisiana on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Houma Terrebonne Civic Center with astounding success! |
| 10/27/2009 | Ellendale Country Club to Hold Cochon de Lait Golf Tournament
Ellendale Country Club is hosting a Cochon de Lait Golf Tournament on Friday, November 13th 2009. |
| 10/27/2009 | ES&H Consulting and Training Group Conducts International Training
Eric Gautier, a consultant with the ES&H Consulting and Training Group, recently traveled to Lagos, Nigeria to provide training to a U.S. vessel crew. |
| 10/27/2009 | ES&H offers HAZWOPER Refresher Courses
ES&H offers a HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher course and a HAZWOPER 40 Hour Technician/General Site Worker course each month that is open to the general public. |
| 10/27/2009 | Restore or Retreat Will Benefit from Ticket Sales for November 17 New Orleans Hornets Game
Fans who fill up “The Hive” for an upcoming New Orleans Hornets game will not only be in for an evening of great basketball, but will be helping the coastal restoration effort simply by buying their ticket. Regardless of the game's final score, local coastal advocacy organization Restore or Retreat will already be a winner. |
| 10/27/2009 | Rotarians Seeking Local Professionals to visit Lyon, France in May 2010
Rotarians of District 6200 are seeking outstanding local professionals to visit Lyon, France in May 2010 as part of the Group Study Exchange program of the Rotary foundation. |
| 10/27/2009 | Southdown Marketplace Set for November 7
The bi-annual Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival will be Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Southdown Plantation House and Museum. |
| 10/26/2009 | Chet Morrison Contractors Launches Floating Dry Dock in Mexico
Chet Morrison Contractors, S. de R.L. de C.V. has successfully launched a new floating dry dock at its shipyard facility located in Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico. |
| 10/26/2009 | CLEAN GULF Conference to be held November 17 - 19
ES&H will be exhibiting at the 19th Annual CLEAN GULF Conference being held November 17th - 19th at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. |
| 10/26/2009 | ES&H Industrial Group Purchases New Equipment
In a continuous effort to improve its level of service, ES&H Industrial Group has acquired two brand new, state of the art manway cannons. |
| 10/14/2009 | BTNEP To Hold Taste the Riches of the Estuary Dinner Extravaganza
The Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation (BTEF) and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) invite the public to celebrate the delicious resources of Louisiana, major sponsors to the BTEF and the release of “Louisiana Estuary Cuisine,” BTNEP's signature cookbook at a Taste of the Estuary. |
| 10/9/2009 | Raceland Memorial Post 349 of the American Legion to host the Third District Fall Conference
Raceland Memorial Post 349 of the American Legion will host the Third District Fall Conference at the Quality Inn in Houma on October 9, 10 & 11, 2009. |
| 10/8/2009 | Deployment Dinner to Honor Local National Guard Troops
A deployment supper for the National Guard 256th Infantry Brigade of Houma and Thibodaux, companies Charlie and Delta respectively, will take place on Dec. 5th at 6:00 pm at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. |
| 10/5/2009 | Food for the Journey Luncheons Begin November 3rd at the Quality Inn in Houma
Food for the Journey, a monthly lunchtime speaker series featuring priests from throughout the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, will begin November 3rd at the Quality Inn in Houma. |
| 9/28/2009 | CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH TO OPEN CLINIC IN GALLIANO
To better address the growing needs of the South Lafourche community, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Lady of the Sea General Hospital (LOSGH) announce the opening of a CIS clinic in Galliano, Louisiana. The clinic is projected to open its doors to patients on October 5th and will be open three days per week. |
| 9/28/2009 | Entergy’s Louisiana Companies Recognized for Safety Milestones
With up to 34,500 volts of electricity moving across a typical power line, line workers at electrical utilities face one of the most challenging work environments in the world. However, Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. fight those challenges by focusing on safety and several work groups in Louisiana have amassed remarkable safety records that were recently recognized by the Southwest Electric Safety Exchange. |
| 9/28/2009 | Restore or Retreat Fund Raiser Set for October 15
Tailgating isn't just for football games anymore! ROR invites you to get outfitted in your favorite team apparel and get into the restoration game at Barnstorming 2009 on Thursday, October 15 from 6-9pm at the Bollinger Barn in Lockport. |
| 9/21/2009 | Entergy Corporation Selected as one of North America’s Top Utilities
For the second straight year, Entergy Corporation has been recognized as one of the Top 10 utilities in North America for its work to support economic development. The recognition comes in the September 2009 issue of Site Selection magazine. |
| 9/21/2009 | Local Firm Wins Top Marketing Awards
The W.L. Gaiennie Company, a local marketing, advertising and public relations firm garnered three awards for their work at the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) 2009 Annual Conference. |
| 9/21/2009 | Submar to Hold Open House
Submar will be holding an open house on October 5, 2009 from 11am to 1pm for media, friends, neighbors, parish representatives and officials etc. to celebrate the completion of its year-long beautification project. |
| 9/21/2009 | The 12th Annual Komen Bayou Region Race for the Cure to be Held Saturday, October 17
The 12th annual Komen Bayou Region Race for the Cureâ will be held Saturday, October 17 at Peltier Park in Thibodaux, LA. |
| 9/20/2009 | Nicholls Wants You to Paint the Town Red
Homecoming festivities kick off with the annual Paint the Town Red campaign. |
| 9/4/2009 | Conquer Math with Sylvan’s "Forward to School" Algebra Challenge
Algebra Challenge prepares students and parents for the upcoming school year. |
| 9/4/2009 | Ron Brooks Challenges LSU Fans to Donate Blood -Show Ole Miss That Tiger Fans Bleed Purple and Gold
LSU fans are being challenged to donate blood! If at least 200 LSU fans donate blood before the LSU vs. Ole Miss game on November 23, Ron Brooks, an avid Ole Miss fan, will donate $750 to the Tiger Athletic Fund. |
| 9/1/2009 | Entergy Louisiana Launches Customer Improvements in Wake of 2008 Storms
Entergy Louisiana, LLC is more prepared than ever should a major storm strike Louisiana. The company has worked to enhance its restoration processes as well as the way it delivers information to customers. |
| 9/1/2009 | South Louisiana Economic Council Brings Home Three Awards at Economic Conference
The South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC) came home a winner in three categories for their marketing and promotional work at the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) 2009 Annual Conference. |
| 8/28/2009 | Houma Area Convention &Visitors Bureau wants you to “Bring Your Meetings Home!”
In an effort to increase the meetings and convention business in Terrebonne Parish, the Houma Area CVB is asking key decision makers of local associations and businesses to "Bring Your Meetings Home!" |
| 8/28/2009 | Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center Announces Coming Attractions
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| 8/28/2009 | Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Maxine Minton has joined the staff as Physician Practice Management Director.
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Maxine Minton has joined the staff as Physician Practice Management Director. |
| 8/24/2009 | Dr. Al Timothy to Join Cardiovascular Institute of the South as a Staff Cardiologist
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) announces the addition of Dr. Al Timothy as a staff cardiologist to its Thibodaux practice. |
| 8/24/2009 | IBERIABANK Announces Market Expansion
IBERIABANK announced that it has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with a loss share arrangement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to assume all of the deposits and certain assets in a whole-bank acquisition of CapitalSouth Bank, a full service commercial bank headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. |
| 8/24/2009 | Peppers Pizzeria Announces the Opening of New Party Place and Game Room at Houma's Corporate Drive Location
Peppers Pizzeria announces the opening of its newest dining and entertainment experience, the Party Place & Game Room, a dining, games, and special events restaurant within Peppers Pizzeria that is designed for kids of all ages. |
| 8/19/2009 | Algebra Challenge Prepares Students and Parents for the Upcoming School Year
Sylvan Learning is offering Sylvan's “Forward to School” Algebra Challenge for parents and teens. Beginning August 17, 2009, parents and teens can participate in this sweepstakes at http://www.sylvanchallenge.com/. |
| 8/17/2009 | 2009 Draw Down Fundraiser to benefit CASA of Terrebonne, Inc.
The 2009 Draw Down fundraiser to benefit CASA of Terrebonne, Inc. will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Ramada Inn on Tunnel Blvd. |
| 8/17/2009 | Synergy Bank Joins ICBA
Synergy Bank of Houma, LA is among the most recent members to join the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). |
| 8/11/2009 | William B. Bisland, Jr., MD, joins staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of William B. Bisland, Jr., MD, general surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Bisland has joined the practice of Drs. Barry Landry, Mark Hebert, and Brian Marino at Thibodaux Surgical Specialists. |
| 8/10/2009 | Entergy Louisiana Awards Education Grant to Fletcher Technical Community College
Students at L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College will soon have access to new on-line learning software thanks to a grant from Entergy Louisiana, LLC. |
| 8/10/2009 | Quality Hotel Announces Grand Reopening
The public is invited to a Grand Reopening Celebration for the Quality Hotelon August 18, 2009,with the Blessing & Ribbon cutting at 1:15p.m. |
| 8/10/2009 | Sunburst Media to host Job Expo
WE HAVE JOBS LOUISIANA Job Expo, presented by Sunburst Media, is on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 10am to 3pm at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. |
| 8/7/2009 | HRD Professional Achieves Training and Development Certification
Mary Bourg Chauvin of Etiquette Center of the South in Houma LA has completed the requirements for becoming a certified training professional through The University of Southern Mississippi Workplace Learning and Performance Institute's Training & Development Certificate Program. |
| 8/7/2009 | Simply Sinatra Event to be held at the Civic Center
Sounds of Frank Sinatra will ring through the Civic Center at 7pm on Thursday, September 17th as Steve Lippia and his big band perform. |
| 8/5/2009 | Victoria's Indigo Boutique Holds Fundraiser for The Haven
Victoria's Indigo Boutique in Houma invites the public to participate in a clothes drive benefiting the Haven on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| 8/4/2009 | Cardiovascular Institute of the South Celebrates its 26th Anniversary
On August 15, 2009, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will celebrate its 26th anniversary as one of the nation's most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and vascular medicine. |
| 8/4/2009 | Darcy Prejeant, RN, BSN, Joins Thibodaux Regional Medical Center's Staff
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Darcy Prejeant, RN, BSN, has been named Clinical Director of the Emergency Department. |
| 8/4/2009 | Dr. Patrick R. Ellender joins Thibodaux Regional Medical Center's Staff
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick R. Ellender, MD, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, to the active medical staff. Dr. Ellender has formed a new practice in association with Drs. David W. Elias and Jason A. Higgins. |
| 8/4/2009 | Dr. Peter Fail Nominated to Serve on Board for Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Dr. Peter Fail, interventional cardiologist for Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), has been nominated to serve as Director at Large on the Board of Directors for The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. If approved by general membership, his term would be July 2009 - July 2012. |
| 8/4/2009 | Fletcher Receives SACS Commission on Colleges Accreditation
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS COC) Board of Trustees granted initial accreditation to Fletcher Technical Community College on June 25, 2009. |
| 8/4/2009 | Ron Wood joins Thibodaux Regional Medical Center's Staff
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Ron Wood has joined its staff as the Director of Materials Management. |
| 7/22/2009 | Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center's August Events
The Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center announces its August calendar of events. |
| 7/16/2009 | IBERIABANK Celebrates Manning Passing Academy Sponsorship with Community Non-Profits
IBERIABANK, the 122-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, is pleased to once again sponsor this year's Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. |
| 7/9/2009 | 10th Year of New Cardiovascular Horizons Conference to be held in New Orleans
The largest peripheral arterial disease (PAD) medical conference and 4th largest cardiovascular conference in the nation, New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) will be held in New Orleans on July 9-11, 2009 at The Roosevelt hotel. |
| 7/8/2009 | Fletcher Promotes College at the State Capital
Fletcher Technical Community College students and several members of the faculty took a trip to the state Capitol to talk to members of their delegation about the needs of the college and the importance of mitigating the cuts to higher education. |
| 7/6/2009 | Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence honors teahcers
Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education (TFAE) will celebrate excellence in education and honor Terrebonne Parish Public School (TPPS) teachers at the tenth annual Academic Excellence Teacher Awards. |
| 7/1/2009 | Charter Communications changes location
The Charter Communications Office will move from 4506 Country Drive on July 10th. |
| 7/1/2009 | Christen awarded Terrebonne Bar Association's 2009 Community Service Award
The Terrebonne Bar Association awarded Darryl Christen the 2009 Community Service Award. |
| 6/30/2009 | LSU AgCenter offering agritourism seminars
The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state to help people get into the agritourism business.
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| 6/25/2009 | Now Hiring Part-Time Director
The South Louisiana Center for the Arts is now seeking immediate employment of a part-time director for our small but growing center. |
| 6/25/2009 | The U.S. Census Bureau is issuing a call to action for every resident of our nation: “Be Counted in 2010.”
As an influential business leader, you can raise awareness of and encourage participation in this historic event. With your help, the Census Bureau will continue to produce accurate data, which will directly affect the quality of life in your community. |
| 6/24/2009 | Another Year in the Top 500 for T. Baker Smith
For the third consecutive year, T. Baker Smith, Inc., joins the ranks as one of the Top 500 Design Firms in the Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine, a highly respected design and construction weekly publication. |
| 6/18/2009 | Local HoneyBaked Ham Co. offers recipes that will impress your guests this holiday
The lawn chairs are out, you just purchased new tableware, and your guest list is ready – now, the only thing left to do for your 4th of July celebration is put your menu together. |
| 6/10/2009 | Hampton Hotels Supports Parents with "Cash for College"
The excitement of visiting college and university campuses just got a boost with Hampton® Hotels' "Cash for Colleges" contest to award families with funds for their college-bound children's tuition. |
| 6/3/2009 | Cardiovascular Institute of the South Commercial Received National Awards
Cardiovascular Institute of the South’s 25th anniversary commercial recently won two awards: a Silver Telly Award, which nationally honors the best in local, regional and cable television commercials, and a bronze Summit Award, which internationally recognizes companies that produce outstanding marketing, advertising, design and interactive communications. |
| 5/28/2009 | Blake International USA Rigs, LLC Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary and Opens a Sales and Marketing Office in Houston, TX
May 23, 2009 marked the one-year anniversary for Blake International USA Rigs, LLC, which was formed when Michael E. Blake purchased the platform rig operation from Pride International as well as the 45-acre facility in Houma, LA for $66 million in cash. |
| 4/25/2009 | Cleaning Terrebonne Parish Bayous of derelict vessels, trees and debris to begin
It has been a long and deliberate process, but the day has finally come when Terrebonne Parish will see Bayou Terrebonne, Bayou Grand Caillou, Bayou Petite Caillou, and Bayou Dularge free of derelict vessels, debris and fallen trees caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
| 4/25/2009 | Mott Awards Grant to Options for Independence
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation recently awarded Options for Independence and two other Louisiana organizations grants to launch Alternative Staffing Agencies. |
| 4/25/2009 | U-Drop Named in Top 5
U-Drop Packing & Shipping in Houma was named one of FedEx's Top 5 revenue producers for international shipping. |
| 4/22/2009 | Dr Kenneth Wong Achieves Board Certification in Echocardiography
RACELAND/THIBODAUX— Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) announces that Dr. Kenneth Wong, cardiologist at CIS Raceland and CIS Thibodaux, has successfully completed the requirements of the National Board of Echocardiography for certification in adult echocardiography. |
| 4/9/2009 | IBERIABANK Corporation Completes TARP Preferred Stock Redemption
IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC), the holding company of the 122-year-old IBERIABANK (http://www.iberiabank.com/) and Pulaski Bank and Trust Company (www.pulaskibank.com), announced the redemption of all shares of preferred stock sold in December 2008 to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. |
| 4/9/2009 | Inaugural Bash On da Bayou High School All Star Classic
Spring is in the air and that means that it time for baseball! The American Past Time has always been a big part of the tri-parish area and now you can help it become even bigger. |
| 4/9/2009 | Weatherford Holds Grand Opening
Weatherford’s Houma Manufacturing Facility had its Grand Opening on March 14, 2009. The new facility is on a 30 acre tract located on Highway 311, north of Highway 90 in Schriever, LA. |
| 4/7/2009 | Smart Growth Workshop in Thibodaux
Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) has developed a “smart growth” land development code that will be free and available to every Louisiana community. We have partnered in this effort with Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana REALTORS® Association and National Association of Realtors. |
| 4/1/2009 | Local Realtors® Helping Local Community Children
The Bayou Board of REALTORS® partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® and Louisiana REALTORS® in presenting a generous contribution of $14,200 to the MacDonnell United Methodist Children’s Services in Houma. |
| 3/30/2009 | 2009 Scholarship Opportunity Announced for Terrebonne Parish Tourism Professionals
The Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be offering two full scholarships to the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College to tourism marketing professionals in Terrebonne Parish. |
| 3/25/2009 | IBERIABANK Corporation Adds Strategic Hires in New Orleans and Houston, Texas
IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC), the holding company of the 122-year-old IBERIABANK (www.iberiabank.com) and Pulaski Bank and Trust Company (www.pulaskibank.com), announced today the addition of senior commercial banking executives, M. Cleland Powell, III and Kevin Rafferty. |
