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Moving and Shaking

Elizabeth Abdalla and Abform are poised for a new era of growth. Elizabeth Abdalla's work week won't be getting shorter any time soon. The president/CEO of Abform Workwear chuckles when asked how many...

The business of bikes

Hub City Cycles hits the ground running through small-business center opportunity. The business of bikes Hub City Cycles hits the ground running through small-business center opportunity. ** By Kari...

People Person

Stuller's Danny Clark focuses on satisfied customers and effective employees as he settles in as the company's president/COO. Stuller's Danny Clark focuses on satisfied customers and effective...

Parish by Parish

Jillian Johnson, brother Bram Johnson and Jason Brown are partners in Red Arrow Workshop. Photo by Robin May A popular apparel shop in downtown Lafayette expands its concept and product line to River...

Perks, Patriotism & Personality

If it didn't read UPS' on the door, you'd think Danny Landry had launched this family-friendly shipping concept himself. By Dominick Cross A pair of dollies greet you at the entrance of The UPS Store...

Chopping at the Bit

Wednesday, October 9, 2011 **With a recent infusion of capital and a new CEO, RLC is taking its business model to new heights. ** RLC (formerly Rotocraft Leasing Company) Annual revenues: $65...

Winning the Addiction Battle

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 By Emily Henagan A little-known group of treatment centers based in Lafayette is the state's fastest-growing private company. Wednesday, September 28, 2011 By Emily...

Air-Apparent

A St. Mary Parish family business with just a dozen employees is the state's largest airboat manufacturer - and has somehow become a celebrity magnet. By Wynce Nolley A St. Mary Parish family business...

Little Help in the Kitchen

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Lawtell native Maureen Little takes her culinary expertise on the road and into homes. By Sue Schleifer For six months, Chef Maureen Little exchanged email messages with a...

Picture Perfect

Two UL grads with a keen eye for perspective took different paths that have them in high demand among the busiest architects in town. By Sue Schleifer Two graduates of the UL Lafayette School of...

Shop Local Acadiana

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 A new partnership aims to educate the community on the value of keeping its money at home. By Hope Rurik Shannon Broussard Lynd and Artesia owner Gina Girouard Babineaux...

Back to Square One

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 ** A trio of budding entrepreneurs launches a T-shirt shop featuring one-of-a-kind artistic creations. By Lisa Hanchey** Youth, enthusiasm and T-shirts with a twist -...

Behind the Plate

**Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Written by Don Allen Garrett O'Connor turned his back on professional baseball, but he quickly found his niche - calling strikes at college games for more than two decades...

Renewed Vision

**Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Written by Nathan Stubbs Old traditions find new life as Lafayette entrepreneur Danny Smith tries to resurrect both IceGators hockey and live music at Grant Street Dance...

Under the Sea

John Mosier and Frank Bantle Jr., Fast Forward Rentals It's the American dream - turning something you love into a lucrative way to make a living. That's what John Mosier did when he morphed his...


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