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Baton Rouge Telco credit union sees $4 million in loan value from Appli calculators
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Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union launched Appli’s AI-powered calculators on its website and says the tools generated more than $4 million in loan conversion value in just over a month.
Talk Awards honors three businesses for 15 years of customer service excellence
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The Talk Awards recognized AquaPools of Louisiana, Brian J. Williams, MD, PC Dermatology and Fresno Hair Solutions for 15 consecutive years of outstanding customer service.
Argent LNG signs FEED contract with Tecnimont for Louisiana export project
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Argent LNG has signed a front-end engineering design contract with Tecnimont USA for its 25 MTPA export facility at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
New Orleans rolls out 2026 Halloween calendar
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New Orleans has announced a citywide 2026 Halloween slate running from mid-October through Halloween weekend, led by the free Krewe of BOO! parade on Oct. 24 and family events, ticketed parties and museum programming across the city.
Common operating conditions can damage rotating-equipment couplings
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National Electric Motor & Supply Co. says misalignment, vibration, overload, heat and other operating conditions can shorten coupling life in motors, pumps, compressors, fans and gearboxes.
Businesses push chatbots beyond FAQs into workflows
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Businesses are expanding chatbots from simple Q&A tools into systems that can qualify leads, schedule appointments, collect intake details and route information into other software.
NEMSCO says repeated motor trips should be investigated, not just reset
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NEMSCO in Baton Rouge is warning industrial operators that repeated motor overload trips often point to electrical, mechanical or environmental problems.
The Windsor Court plans Duckhorn 50th anniversary wine dinner in New Orleans
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The Windsor Court’s Grill Room will host a 40-seat Duckhorn Vineyards anniversary dinner on Sept. 23, 2026, pairing five courses with commemorative wines in New Orleans.
NEMSCO says small vibration changes can warn of equipment trouble
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NEMSCO in Baton Rouge says shifts in vibration patterns can help maintenance teams spot developing problems in motors, pumps, generators, fans and gearboxes before visible damage or failure appears.
NOV Tuboscope to present two deepwater technical papers in New Orleans
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Tuboscope will present two papers at the 29th Annual Deepwater Technical Symposium on Aug. 25-26 in New Orleans, focusing on drillstring heat management and GRE-lined carbon-steel protection for deepwater injection wells.
Southern Roofing & Repairs earns 2026 Breakthrough Business recognition
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Southern Roofing & Repairs has been named a Breakthrough Business in Youngsville for 2026 by the Consumer Ratings Institute, based on aggregated public review data.
Influential Women spotlights Southern University at New Orleans financial aid director Latasha Hales
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Influential Women is featuring Latasha Hales, a higher education leader who now serves as director of financial aid at Southern University at New Orleans.
Heart N Hands sets September heart health events in New Orleans
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Heart N Hands will host a heart health summit and fundraising gala in New Orleans on Sept. 11-12 to support girls’ prevention education, wellness and leadership programs.
Bleisure travel trend boosts New Orleans business hotels
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New data shows more business travelers are blending work and leisure, and New Orleans is well-positioned to benefit from the shift.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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New Orleans tourism depends on transportation to connect visitors with hotels, restaurants, conventions, cruise terminals, festivals and attractions across the city and surrounding region.
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters launches corporate fishing packages in Venice
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Captain Troy Wetzel and Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters have launched turnkey corporate fishing charters in Venice, Louisiana, aimed at companies seeking executive retreats, client entertainment and team-building trips.
Businesses look to older leads for new revenue
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Older contacts in a company database can become viable prospects when budgets, timing or priorities change.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency AC calls are surging in the summer heat
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency air conditioning repair calls have jumped across Greater New Orleans as temperatures and humidity climb in July 2026. The veteran-owned HVAC company says commercial properties are seeing the most…
RITA sets 2026 self-directed IRA conference for New Orleans
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The Retirement Industry Trust Association will bring its fall conference to New Orleans on Oct. 28-29, 2026, with sessions on retirement-plan regulation, operations and compliance.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros rolls out summer AC pricing and maintenance plan
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros is offering installed 3-ton and 4-ton air conditioning replacements starting at $7,000 and $8,500, plus a $250 annual maintenance plan for homeowners across greater New Orleans.
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