Monroe Chamber of Commerce - Inside the Chamber 2025

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VOLUME 51

THE DRIVING FORCE FOR BUSINESS

Leaders of Change

Business Alliances

Paving the Way for Progress in Northeast Louisiana

To Celebrate and Grow Businesses in Sterlington and Richwood

Your Monroe Chamber • Advocates • Networks • Celebrates • And much much more

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M ESSAG E F ROM TH E C H A IR M AN Can you believe we actually get to live, work, worship, and play here? I honestly could not be more proud of our community! I have always been proud to say I’m “from here” and “stayed here,” but never to this degree. It’s not just the Chamber or the City or the Parish or the businesses or our churches, schools, family, friends, and neighbors; it's the sum of all these.

We are blessed with so many quality individuals who are do-ers and not just talkers. Please allow me to thank each of you for what you mean to this community. Every single Chamber member, business owner, and employee is due a sincere “thanks” for what you do each day. Please allow me to offer a personal thanks to the Chamber staff, Roy, Daphne, Mike, Terri, and Ashley, for the depth and quality of their work and their team approach to their jobs. Our Chamber board and committee members, along with event speakers, task force members, Ambassadors, Leadership Ouachita members, and so many more volunteers, are real workhorses for the quadruplex of Monroe, West Monroe, Sterlington, and Richwood. We are blessed with visionary mayors, caring police jurors and council members, and tireless and accessible legislative and congressional delegations. Everywhere you look, you will find helpers, servants, and leaders.

As you look through this publication, you will see that a huge amount of work was done this year, and several milestone accomplishments were made. What’s more amazing is that these are just highlights. Wow! This is truly a time of community, of working together, of breaking down silos, of renewed pride and of real progress. Your Monroe Chamber boasts over 1,200 members representing tens of thousands of employees and families. Just imagine the power of those resources all pulling in the same direction and telling the story of all that is good here in Northeast Louisiana.

2024 has been a great year! Now, let’s lock arms and take a great leap forward into our shared future. I pray blessings upon each of you, your business, and your family.

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Message from the 2024 Chair Chamber Update Board of Directors Board Article Leaders of Change Committees Richwood Business Alliance Sterlington Business Alliance Chamber Events Membership Ribbon Cuttings Building Relationships Leadership Pages TH Scott Awards Cyber Security Top 20 Under 40 Northern Exposure Holiday GALA & Auction 103rd Banquet Rambin Silverstein – Kitty Degree Winners Ambassadors Young Professionals Monroe Merch Directory 2024 Year in Review

CONTRIBUTORS MONROE CHAMBER Roy Heatherly Mike Downhour

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Jeremy Harrell 2024 Chairman Monroe Chamber of Commerce

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An Unapologetic Love for this Community:

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN MONROE

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oretta Scott King once said, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its Members." We believe the same can be said for a chamber. WOW, Mrs. King just defined The Monroe Chamber of Commerce! Mrs. King just defined Monroe, Mrs. King just defined Ouachita Parish, and Mrs. King just defined Northeast Louisiana. Every day, this Chamber and this community grow stronger and stronger in their unapologetic love for our area and for our actions.

2024 has been quite a year, and the good news is that we are just getting started. The year started with two major events. The first was the Economic Luncheon at the Washington DC Mardi Gras. In the fall of 2023, Senator John Kennedy's office called our office and extended an invitation to The Monroe Chamber of Commerce to co-host with The St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce at the 2024 Economic Luncheon. This was a huge honor and a huge compliment to the Chamber and to the city of Monroe. Thanks to the hard work of Daphne Garrett, who organized the luncheon working with The Washington Hilton, and DC event planner Jonathan Willen along with Lacey Osborne (St. Tammany Chamber), they added almost 200 seats and set the stage for the largest and best luncheon ever. Terri Arthur managed all of the funds, and our own event star, Mike Downhour, worked the interviews and speakers from the floor. Special thanks to our local sponsors, EPC, Drax, Ochsner's, Amazon, and b-1 Bank. The results were outstanding. A big win statewide for The Monroe Chamber and for our sponsors. All proceeds raised from the luncheon go to the Chairperson’s (Senator Kennedy) Charity of Choice. We raised over $182,000 for the Louisiana Boys and Girls Clubs. We presented a check to Senator Kennedy and The Boys and Girls Club in April at his legislative luncheon. Supporting our DC efforts, we also hosted a "318 Night" at the Vagabond Restaurant. Joined by The City of Monroe and our University of Louisiana Monroe, we celebrated our great community with over 125 guests in attendance.

The second major event of the year was the launching of our Leaders of Change campaign. As the headline reads - we have an unapologetic love for our area. The Chamber is joined by eight local businesses (Origin Bank, EPC, NELA MAC, Mid-South Extrusion, Entergy, Heard McElroy & Vestal, St. Francis Health, and Holyfield Construction) that share our unapologetic love for our community. Together, we launched a yearlong multimedia campaign using traditional, social, and digital media. The campaign's foundation is a 10 x 20-foot wall mural at The Monroe Regional Airport, which shows that it is a beautiful day throughout our region. Our goal is to remind people we are our story, our own story, and we need to celebrate ourselves.

ROY HEATHERLY

President & CEO

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TERRI ARTHUR

GALA Director Finance Director

DAPHNE GARRETT

Senior Director of Events and Programming

Those two events set the stage for a great ride in 2024. In February, we welcomed our 2024 Leadership Ouachita Class. 42 amazing professionals who are absorbing every bit of knowledge about our city and chomping to change our community. Daphne Garrett has done an amazing job building a yearlong program with over 600 alumni in our area. March brought our annual banquet to the Monroe Civic Center. A fast-paced evening where we heard from Amazon’s Jessica Breaux and saw two community champions (Roma Kidd and William Smart) honored for their years of service to our community.

We didn't slow down in April with two legislative lunches and our annual LABI lunch, during which the community met Will Green, the new president of that organization. It's not often you can host back-to-back lunches for two highly popular elected officials. Both of the officials happen to be champions of our area. That is exactly what happened when Senator Kennedy came on Monday, April 22nd, and our good friend Congresswoman Julia Letlow came on April 23rd. Two weeks later, we headed to Baton Rouge for a tremendous Northern Exposure. Then, we had three more major events. The first is we hired Ashley Dowling to join Mike Downhour in Membership. Ashley is a true and total pro who is taking our membership efforts to the next level. The next two major events go hand in hand. Simultaneously, we launched the Richwood and Sterlington Business Alliances. Both of these organizations are laser-focused on lifting up their respective business communities and complement what we are doing at the Monroe Chamber. With the help of Christina Davis, we have held training and info meetings, lunch and learns, and monthly coffee and conversations. We wrapped up the spring honoring local businesses with our annual T.H. Scott Awards.

There was down over the summer as we hosted our Northeast state delegation for an update luncheon, hosted Mayors Ellis, Brown, Talbert, and Shane Smiley for the state of local government, had A great Senator Cassidy breakfast, and then celebrated our Top 20 Under 40 with over 70 nominees.

WOW, what an amazing group of emerging leaders we have. The icing of the summer was the first time Governor Jeff Landry visited. We packed almost 550 people in Bayou Pointe on the Beautiful ULM Campus to welcome and meet our new Governor.

September saw our Annual Golf Tournament at Frenchman’s Bend, The Greenqube Treasure Hunt, our annual Cyber & Technology Summit, and a new event called the State of Education featuring our superintendents and higher education presidents. No year is complete without Terri Arthur and Team GALA hosting our Holiday GALA and Auction. WOW, what a night it was. We danced the night away to the music of Robert Wright and celebrated the Chamber and Community, all the while kicking off the holiday season.

A special shout-out to our committee chairs this year - they did an amazing job. THANK YOU - Amanda Edge (Governmental Chair), Hunter McFadden & Gregory Pritchard (Technology) Chairs), Kirsten Gladen (Non-Profit Chair), Matt Dickerson (Workforce Chair), Maggie Generoso (Education Chair), Jasmyne McConnell (Small Business and Membership Chair), James Miles (Diversity Chair), Colby Walker (Community Engagement Chair) Ethan Hunt (Finance Chair), and Leann Bond (Health Committee Chair).

Additionally, we have an awesome board of directors. We appreciate Mark Sisk, Randy Stone, Courtnie Beach, Alisha Wood, Leah Dougan, Brad Bell, Mickey McCarty, Ike Byrd, Jay Mulhern, and Leann Bond, who rolled off in 2024. Special thanks to Leann Bond, who left the market for California.

Two final shout outs, our staff and the K-Krewe! This Chamber and this Community are blessed by these warriors. Thank you Daphne Garrett, Terri Arthur, Mike Downhour, Ashley Dowling and Haley Wiley. Also thank you Ashton Mintz and Baylee Ewing. You all are amazing. Special thanks to the Kinetix K-Krewe led by Sawyer Ryder for all your help.

MIKE DOWNHOUR

Director of Community Engagement

ASHLEY DOWLING

Director of Membership

BOA R D O F D I RECTO RS

ETHAN HUNT VP of Finance NELA Title Company

NATHAN HALL AMANDA EDGE VP Workforce Development VP Government Advocacy & Education and Technology LDCC Entergy

JOSH CARROLL VP Membership and Small Business SnapMe Creative

SHELVA THOMAS VP Health Monroe Housing Authority

COLBY WALKER VP Community Engagement and Non Profit InterMountain Renovations

IVAN HENDRICKS Ambassadors Chair Candor Wealth

HUNTER MCFADDEN Technology Chair Greenqube

KIRSTEN GLADEN Non-Profit Chair Catholic Charities of NELA

JAMES MILES Diversity Chair Pelican State Credit Union

ALANA COOPER Discover Monroe-West Monroe

DR. MARK SANDERS VCOM

JEFF LAUDENHEIMER Commercial Capital Bank

DR. RON BERRY ULM

NASH PATEL Southern Hospitality Services LLC

MELISSA MITCHAM Heard, McElroy & Vestal

CHRIS HOLYFIELD Holyfield Construction

JASMYNE MCCONNELL The Rouge

MARK KENT ANDERSON Mid-South Extrusion

DR. ALBERTA GREEN ABG Counseling and Career

MARK RANDOLPH Ochsner LSU Health Monroe

DES LIGHTEN Fit4Life

JOHN REA John Rea Realty

JAKE BRANCH Louisiana National Bank

MATT WHITE Drax

JOSH ETHERIDGE EPC

DR. AMBER SHEMWELL The Women's Clinic

PAUL HUTCHESON Homeland Bank

TAYLOR CAGLE Origin Bank

SAM MOORE Monroe City Schools

LAMONT WINDOM Pinnacle Family Health

PASTOR JOHN O'LEARY First Methodist Monroe

ANGELA CRUMPTONLAWRENCE Ouachita Parish Schools

KELSEA MCCRARY City of Monroe

PATIENCE TALLEY LDCC - YP

JANET DURDEN United Way of NELA

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THE MONROE CHAMBER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SELECTION OF OUR 2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

AIMEE KANE Chairman 2025 St. Francis Health

MATT DICKERSON 2026 Chair Elect Mid South Extrusion NELA MAC

JEREMY HARRELL Immediate Past Chairman Guaranty Bank & Trust

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he Monroe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce our 2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Aimee Kane (St. Francis Health) will serve as the Chairman of the Board, Jeremy Harrell (Guaranty Bank) Immediate Past Chair, Matt Dickerson (Mid South Extrusion) Incoming Chair or Chair Elect for 2026. Vice President for Finance will be Ethan Hunt (NELA Title Company), Vice President for Workforce & Education is Nathan Hall (Louisiana Delta Community College),Vice President for Health will be Shelva Thomas (Monroe Housing Authority), Vice President for Government Advocacy and Technology will be Amanda Edge (Entergy), Colby Walker (InterMountain Renovations) will be Vice President for Community Engagement & Non Profit, and Josh Carroll (SnapMe Creative) will be Vice President for Membership and Small Business, and Roy Heatherly, President & CEO, will work with James Miles (Pelican State Credit Union) on Diversity.

Serving on the Board of Directors with the Executive Committee listed above are: Jeff Laudenheimer, Commercial Capital Bank, Ivan Hendricks (Chair – Ambassador’s), Creative, Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe/West Monroe, Dr. Ron Berry, Our University Louisiana Monroe, Chris Holyfield, Holyfield Construction, Kirsten Gladen (Non-Profit Chair), Catholic Charities, Mark Kent Anderson, Mid South Extrusion, Dr. Alberta Green, ABG Counseling and Career, Mark Randolph, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Des Lighten, Fit 4 Life, Melissa Mitcham, Heard McElroy & Vestal, Jake Branch, Louisiana National Bank, Hunter McFadden (Technology Chair), Green Qube, Matt White, Drax, Josh Etheridge, EPC, James Miles (Diversity Chair), Pelican State Credit Union, Taylor Cagle, Origin Bank, Lamont Windom, Pinnacle Health, Nash Patel, Southern Hospitality, Jasmyne McConnell, The Rouge, Paul Hutcheson, Homeland Bank, Dr. Mark Sanders, VCOM, Joh Rea, John Rea Realty, Dr. Amber Shemwell, The Woman’s Clinic, Pastor John O’Leary, First Methodist Monroe, Angela Crumpton-Lawrence, Ouachita Parish Schools, Kelsea McCrary, City of Monroe, Patience Talley (Chair Young Professionals) Louisiana Delta Community College, Sam Moore, Monroe City Schools, and Janet Durden, United Way of Northeast Louisiana.

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Leaders of Change An Unapologetic Love for our Community

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he Monroe Chamber’s mission is simple but allencompassing, “To Create an environment where OUR LOCAL businesses THRIVE!” WOW – We believe in us and that our story is ours. We believe our story is the foundation that creates the environment where our businesses THRIVE! Our community has an energy and buzz that hasn’t been here in a long time. This generation is collectively and collaboratively writing new chapters for our story daily. Our community is changing before our eyes. To paraphrase Winston Churchill – This is our finest hour.

The Monroe Chamber is unapologetic about who we are and will not let anyone position us into something we are not. We take ownership of our story and believe someone must take the lead in celebrating it. That’s why we’ve enlisted our Leaders of Change as catalysts, spreading our message throughout our community and beyond and inspiring us to take pride in ourselves and our work. These Change 10 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

Agents are active, enthusiastic, and ready to share why every day is a BEAUTIFUL day in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and the rest of Northeast Louisiana.

Holyfield Construction, Origin Bank, EPC, Entergy, Mid South Extrusion, NELA MAC, Heard McElroy & Vestal, and St. Francis Health spearheaded a year-long Multi-Media Campaign with the goal of building community pride and celebrating this great place we call home. Our theme was simple - "It's a BEAUTIFUL Day" in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and all over Northeast Louisiana. We’ve used Bayou Life, The Ouachita Citizen, KTVE/KARD, The Radio People, Stephens Media, KEDM, Outdoor, Social Media & Digital, our newsletter, launched The Monroe Chamber Happy Hour, created a series of short videos and podcast celebrating the people that make our community great and rolled out the crown of the campaign our "Airport Wall Mural." Because of the success we have had, the Leaders of Change will continue throughout 2025 with Kinetix and Drax joining the group.

MEET OUR LEADERS OF CHANGE Monroe is where businesses grow, and so do people. Our financial institutions drive progress while supporting the dreams of families and entrepreneurs.

Why is there more Monroe? Because innovation doesn’t just happen in big cities. Monroe is proving that Northeast Louisiana can lead the charge in tech.

BILLY HADDAD, Origin Bank

CALEB ETHERIDGE, EPC

What makes Monroe special?

It’s the people we care for and the community that cares for us.

Here, healthcare is more than a profession—it’s a calling.

Monroe is alive with talent, where art inspires, music thrives, and culture connects us all in vibrant ways.

AIMEE KANE, St. Francis Health

Monroe is where innovation meets hard work. Our manufacturing roots run deep, and our future is limitless.

The heart of this community is what keeps us moving forward.

MATT DICKERSON, Mid South Extrusion

LISA HOLYFIELD, Holyfield Construction Monroe is a city where entrepreneurship meets forward thinking. With a focus on innovation and growth, it’s a place where bold ideas take shape and opportunities are created. Here, leadership drives progress, and the future is built today.

JOSH ETHERIDGE, EPC

What’s the story behind Monroe?

It’s a hub of creativity, collaboration, and growth. It’s important to share that story with the world.

Monroe is more than a headquarters—it’s home. This community lifts one another up and is the ideal place for businesses to grow and thrive.

LIZ PYLE, Kinetix

MATT WHITE, DRAX

In Monroe, young minds grow into future leaders, fueled by a community that believes in the power of learning and opportunity.

MELISSA MITCHAM, Heard, McElroy and Vestal

Monroe powers the future with innovative energy solutions, driven by a commitment to sustainability and progress.

AMANDA EDGE, Entergy

Big ideas and bold dreams find a home in Monroe, a city that celebrates ambition and nurtures innovation.

What makes Monroe remarkable?

It’s the leadership, vision, and unity that drive progress and create opportunities for everyone.

MARK KENT ANDERSON, Mid South Extrusion

CHRIS HOLYFIELD, Holyfield Construction

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DRIVING MANUFACTURING FORWARD IN NORTHEAST LOUISIANA

Business-forward, Action-based, Community-focused UNITED FOR GROWTH. Manufacturers joining forces to BUILT FOR SUCCESS. ensure companies and people in our communities stay NELA MAC is the catalyst for innovation, here, work here, collaboration, and industry growth. We unite thrive here. manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and embrace the latest advancements. Together, we are shaping a stronger, more efficient, and sustainable future for manufacturing in Northeast Louisiana.

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committees The Monroe Chamber is committed to fulfilling our mission of creating an environment where our members and all local businesses THRIVE. We believe that we have a responsibility to positively influence all aspects of our community. By being actively involved in everything from non-profits to technology to education and workforce we are doing just that. Our members have an expectation that we are their advocates. We are their champions in building community pride and bolstering any part of the community that will influence their business. Anything that we can do to make a better environment for business to do business we will do. Below are 11 areas the chamber has focused on. Each committee has a specific goal, and each committee is made up by chamber members and community volunteers dedicated to our success. One thing you will notice is the Chamber and our committees are going beyond the boundaries of The Chamber, recognizing that in order to be completely successful we have to be part of a bigger Northeast Louisiana Global picture. These committees and topics are just the beginning as there are other areas that need our support.

MEMBERSHIP

GOAL:

The Monroe Chamber will maintain and grow our role as the advocate for all business and our members.

Our membership is our backbone and our foundation. We are a member driven organization. After a hugely successful membership drive in 2023, we rolled in 2024 with a goal of retention, growth and member support. In April we had a mini version of our 2023 membership event netting 100 new members and adding countless renewals. In May of 2024 we bolstered our membership team by adding Ashley Dowling. Ashley has brought expertise, energy and enthusiasm to our membership.

JOSH CARROLL MIKE DOWNHOUR ASHLEY DOWLING Mike Downhour compliments her efforts and together they make a dynamic duo. Among the projects in 2024 has been cleaning up our data base making sure our data is current and up to date. This is a critical effort ensuring we are able to communicate and touch each member. Mike, with the help of Josh Carroll, has completely revamped our Ambassador program. He also has promoted every member through social media. With Ashley’s help we are touching every member, surveying members for needs, holding small business workshops, launched new networking events (Monroe Mingle and Chamber 101), and growing others like Coffee & Conversation. Daphne Garrett and Ashley Dowling continue to grow our Young Professionals and Leadership Ouachita. Finally, continue to look for more and more Ribbon Cuttings which is our way to celebrate our businesses and business community. As we wrap up 2024 and roll into 2025 we will continue to focus on our total membership including identifying employee counts for each member, grouping those members and creating round tables for each.

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SMALL BUSINESS

GOAL:

The Monroe Chamber will identify small business needs and work with area providers on bringing additional support and benefit to those businesses. We also where possible promote individual businesses.

Small Business is the backbone of the chamber. Each small business Chamber member faces unique challenges. The Chamber works hard to promote our small businesses and to find ways to help them grow. Each month we host a fun networking and informational event called Coffee & Conversation at Tower Place. Local businesses get a chance to network, learn about our community and to have fun. Led

by Mike Downhour and Ashley Dowling, The Chamber is reaching out to each member (in-person, by email and phone) to update their JOSH CARROLL ASHLEY DOWLING MIKE DOWNHOUR data and survey their needs. How can we help them. Each member is promoted on social media and during the Christmas holidays we run a shop local campaign. Every Thursday we use social media to promote member restaurants and encourage people to enjoy the greatest food in the universe. Additionally, in September we helped Discover Monroe-West Monroe promote local restaurants during their restaurant week. In October we held our third annual Cyber Security and Technology Summit. The Chamber works with the City of Monroe to promote small business and we use our newsletter and social media to celebrate our members. We also have representatives on the SEDD and DEDD boards. Our biggest celebration of small business is our T.H. Scott Awards which celebrate new business or business expansion. Read more about our T.H. Scott Banquet & Awards in a separate article in this publication.

In the summer we launched The Richwood Business Alliance and the Sterlington Business Alliance. These efforts complement the work being done with our Monroe Based merchants. Our Board member Christina Davis coordinates speakers each month to help those businesses with things like financial literacy, marketing and succession planning. In addition, we also host a Coffee & Conversation in both towns.

DIVERSITY

GOAL:

The Chamber will take a lead role in being inclusive to all parts of our city, parish and region while being the leading voice for diversity.

Monroe and Ouachita Parish is a unique and diverse community. To quote Larry Bell, WE ARE MONROE, a Gourmet Gumbo! The Monroe Chamber of Commerce believes that the diversity of our community is our greatest strength. Our Diversity Committee is very active and meets monthly. Our Diversity Committee celebrates the special people who call this home. We believe our uniqueness is what makes us strong and celebrating our diversity is good business. In 2023 we hosted 3 lunches that were free to chamber members on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. These lunches were sponsored by our friends at Chase. Darian Atkins, Louisiana Delta Community College, led all JAMES MILES JASMYNE MCCONNELL three discussions. The lunches were so successful our committee decided to keep the momentum going. In 2024, Lamont Windom led a series of lunch n learn’s focusing on the workplace. Topics included “Is your hiring process broke” and Workplace culture. Lamont led his lunch audiences with pertinent information and allowed interaction which made the topic true and personal. At our last lunch of the year we also included the “Pair with Me Awards’.

Kirsten Gladen co-hosted the lunch and we honored 10 businesses that hire disabled workers. Once again our lunches were made possible by a generous gift from Chase.

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY

GOAL:

The Chamber will maintain and grow our role as the chief advocate, voice, and watchdog for local business on governmental matters.

The Monroe Chamber believes it is critical that our business community has an ongoing and open dialogue with our elected officials, educators and all taxing bodies. We also believe with a declining local media presence we have an obligation to ramp up our engagement efforts. Under the leadership of Amanda Edge our GAC rolled out a new set of Operating Procedures. Content includes mission statement, group composition, policy platform, legislative position authority, public policy criteria and procedure, who voting members are, conflict of interest, among other things. In addition, our GAC will include members of the WMWO Chamber GAC. Under the GAC we also hosted numerous legislative and local elected official lunches. This year included Governor Landry, Congresswoman Letlow, Senator Kennedy, Senator Cassidy, our local state AMANDA EDGE delegation, Mayor Ellis, Shane Smiley, Mayor Talbert and Mayor Brown. Earlier in the year we partnered with our Education Committee to interview both school superintendents on accountability and hosted a lunch with BESE Board member Lance Harris. Our GAC also met with Mayor Ellis on the Capital Infrastructure Tax Renewal and Toni Bacon & Kevin Crosby, with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury met with us on their Spring Tax Renewal for Green Oaks and the Library’s. One of the big projects for 2025 will be expanding our Northern Exposure efforts.

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TECHNOLOGY

GOAL:

The Chamber will maintain and grow our role as the chief business advocate by being a champion for the advancement of technology to both home and commercial. Technology influences our businesses, our schools, our healthcare and almost every aspect of our lives. The Chamber recognizes that broadband technology constantly evolves, and that speed, capacity and affordability are key consumer issues in respect to subscribership.

Technology is our future. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce understands the ever-changing world of technology and how important it will be to our future growth. Every business, whether a major manufacturer or a small business, will be impacted by technology. We believe helping our members better understand and better use Technology goes a long way in fulfilling our mission. Our Technology committee meets monthly and supports our other committees. Their two main projects include an Annual HUNTER MCFADDEN GREG PRITCHARD LIZ PYLE Cyber Security and Technology Summit and a Social Media Workshop. The Cyber Security and Technology Summit is an all-day event free to chamber members where we bring in experts to discuss latest trends and show our members how they can better protect themselves against costly cyber-attacks. Our Social Media Workshop, powered by our marketing partners Kinetix, was held for Monroe Chamber members as well as the Richwood and Sterlington Business Alliance. Greenqube, their owners chair this committee, also provide “Tech Tips” each week in our newsletter.

NON-PROFITS

GOAL:

The Monroe Chamber will work with area nonprofits to raise them up to help others in our community. The Chamber realizes our business community will only be as strong as our weakest and it is incumbent on us to work with area nonprofits to raise them up.

The Monroe Chamber believes there is a special and unique tie between the business community and our area non-profit’s. After a successful 2023 that included accessing non-profit needs and a grant writing workshop our non-profit committee will be partnering with The United Way of Northeast Louisiana in a new Capacity Building training program for non-profit organizations.

This program will be piloted in Ouachita Parish. The goal of this program is to strengthen the skills and resources of local nonprofits by offering tailored training and guidance. It will be divided into two tracks—one for beginners and one for more experienced organizations—featuring monthly 2-hour sessions with additional KIRSTEN GLADEN homework. The program was launched in late Fall and will provide ongoing support to help nonprofits grow and succeed. Our joint commitment is to equip these organizations to make a lasting impact on our community.

WORKFORCE

GOAL:

The Chamber will maintain and grow our role as the facilitator and champion of our workforce in our region. We will work with local business, education, and other partners to recruit, grow, and retain talent.

The Monroe Chamber believes that workforce is the number one issue facing our community. We have a combined Workforce and Education Committee that meets monthly. In 2023 we engaged C3 Consulting to help unify the community’s efforts in workforce. The evolution of Workforce continued in 2024. Our chair, Matt Dickerson, has become the workforce champion for Northeast Louisiana. Matt joined Secretary of Louisiana Workforce Commission, Susie Schowen’s statewide task force on workforce. Under Matt’s leadership The Chamber continues to bring area partners together to identify the needs of each partner and the job seeker. One of our biggest successes in 2024 has been to bring our K-12 partners to the table with business and higher ed.

Another success is the work being done to launch more sector partnerships like NELA MAC and The Northeast MATT DICKERSON Louisiana Healthcare Alliance. Led by Nathan Hall, the Chamber also was a sponsor for Manufacturing Day, held in October and saw over 250 High School students come through.

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EDUCATION

GOAL:

The Chamber will continue to support all ages of education (birth through continuing ed).

Education is the foundation for a trained workforce and quality of life. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee focuses on supporting both of our school systems, our higher ed institutions and our different segment partners. By merging the education committee with the workforce committee we are able to understand goals and challenges of each group while collaborating to grow and solve both. Ultimately we all understand that education is our future and an educated workforce is a must in today’s growing challenges. One of our big successes last year involved STEM education and The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. To complement their efforts providing STEM MATT DICKERSON MAGGIE GENEROSO training to all of the 3rd graders in Monroe City Schools, The Monroe Chamber through the Monroe Chamber Foundation funded the same effort for Ouachita Parish 3rd graders. STEM is a must as we prepare tomorrow’s workers.

HEALTHCARE GOALS: 1. Contact and add local experts from the Health Insurance and Mental Health fields to our committee. This will address the two areas from the 2022 Health Survey. We also agreed that we would like to acknowledge and focus on our Maternal Health crisis as well as the issue of quality Childcare services.

2. Collaborate with other Chamber committees, such as Government, Workforce and Technology Committees, to exchange information concerning local and state Healthcare topics. We plan to launch a project using agreed upon positive meta data for our city and the region. We hope to engage the Chamber membership in this project while improving Monroe and this region’s SEO. This will positively affect the Health and Wellness industry as well as all others.

3. Create an updated Health Survey seeking input concerning healthcare and wellness gaps that the business community should be aware of and possibly tackle. This feedback will also guide our committee moving forward, giving us insight into future actions.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

GOAL:

Our Health Committee, led by Shelva Thomas, is laser focused on the above goals. Our committee expanded now including professionals in Health and Mental Health fields. In the spring of 2024 our Health Committee engaged our marketing partners, Kinetix, to launch two projects. The first is a survey to assess the SHELVA THOMAS health of our community so we can build a strategy to address. We first surveyed membership twice and then opened the survey to the market. As we tabulate results we will formulate next step strategies. Second, we addressed a market challenge involving community perception or how others think of us. It is an unspoken challenge that impacts our market through google searches about Monroe, Louisiana.

Especially in the Health segment. We launched a SEO campaign and a positive press release effort that will push positive words and stories up to the top of digital searches on our area. This is an going effort and will continue through 2025 as we include more market partners.

To celebrate our community and it’s assets. Enhance the environment where our local businesses can THRIVE.

Our Community Engagement committee is working side by side with our Leaders of Change. In 2024 we engaged High Tide Rise to create a series of podcast and videos that celebrate the people and things that make our community unique and tell our story. We have an unapologetic love for this community and agree with Mayor Ellis that for our businesses to thrive when our hearts and mouth’s are right.

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Richwood Business Alliance

ocated in Southern Ouachita Parish, Richwood, Louisiana is an emerging community with excited residents and excited businesses about their future. In the Spring of 2024, the Town of Richwood, led by Mayor Gerald Brown, partnered with The Monroe Chamber of Commerce to form the Richwood Business Alliance.

The Richwood Business Alliance was created to celebrate and grow businesses in the Town of Richwood. The Alliance helps Richwood citizens and businesses discover and connect with local Richwood businesses. The Alliance’s mission is to promote and support the businesses that make Richwood unique.

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Conversations, ribbon cuttings, and a series of Lunch and Learn meetings. The Coffee & Conversations are a great way to network while our Lunch and Learns have seen sessions on Best Business Practices, Business and Professional Etiquette, Legal Practices, Small Business Tax strategies, Financial Literacy, Keep Richwood & Ouachita Parish Beautiful, and Social Savvy. Special thanks to our sponsors Creed & Creed, your local injury attorney, PJs Coffee, Centric Federal Credit Union, Brian Harkins, Hiawatha Coleman, Treshan Williams and Sheila Kay Downhour.

ABOUT RICHWOOD Mayor: Gerald Brown Alderman: Janice Fleming, Deneitra Ross, Donald Richard, Simeon Profit, Wysinger Cleveland Population: 3881 (2020 Census) / 607 Households 85 Businesses Incorporated: 1974

FROM THE MAYOR Starting and continuing a small business is hard work.

GERALD BROWN If we want MAYOR, Town of Richwood to have these incredible small businesses, we need to actively seek out and support those who put their necks on the line to chase down their dreams. Small business people are people with goals and values that can’t be calculated on a profit and loss statement.

We call them small but they are really about something big. When you shop with local small businesses, more of your money stays in your community.

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TOWN OF STERL I N GTON F ROM THE MAYOR : As a Town we strive to assist our established businesses and welcome MATT TALBERT new quality MAYOR, Town of Sterlington businesses to our Town. As Mayor, with the support of the Town Council and employees, we strive to ensure longterm benefits to business and maintain Sterlington as a great place to live, shop, and raise a family. As we grow, we keep our goal of a quality of life for our citizens.

Our state of art Sports Complex brings annual visitors from all over the United States, hosting Collegiate, High School, Travel and Recreational baseball and softball events.

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ayor Matt Talbert gave the best reason for why The Sterlington Business Alliance was formed. “I can see the potential of Sterlington right now, and I’m excited to see that potential come to realization and being built out.” “The thing we’ve got going for us is our people, Sterlington is a very special place.”

Welcome to the Sterlington Business Alliance, your resource for discovering and connecting with local Sterlington Businesses. The Sterlington Business Alliance’s mission is to support the vibrant business community of Sterlington by promoting local business and encouraging residents to “shop local”. The Sterlington Business Alliance is powered by The Monroe Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber believes it is critical that all communities of Ouachita Parish and Northeast Louisiana be strong and independent. Our role is to support 20 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

Mayor Talbert and the businesses of Sterlington as they grow their community.

The Sterlington Business Alliance has coordinated a series of Coffee & Conversations plus a series of lunch and learns for Sterlington businesses. They have also held numerous ribbon cuttings.

Guests at Coffee & Conversations have included Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, GrowNELA Executive Director Rob Cleveland, Former US Congressman Rodney Alexander, and Dr. Ron Berry of ULM. On the Sterlington Business Alliance landing page (sterlingtonbusinessalliance. com), you will find a comprehensive list of Sterlington Businesses. The Sterlington Business Alliance also has a Facebook page.

As Mayor Talbert says, the potential of Sterlington is busting forward. By supporting the Sterlington Business Alliance, you are investing in the growth and prosperity of Sterlington.

The Ouachita Parish School system in Sterlington is one of the highest rated schools in the parish. Students are able to attend excellent schools in modern facilities with dedicated and professional staff.

The Sterlington Business Alliance, powered by the Monroe Chamber, provides resources and opportunities dedicated to the development, advancement, and promotion of the professional, business, educational, civic, and cultural well-being of our town. I encourage you to explore all of the Chamber’s opportunities from monthly Coffee & Conversation morning meetings, to monthly Business After Hours evening meetings, from the Annual Golf Tournament, to the Chamber’s signature events including the Top 40 Under 40 and the Annual T.H. Scott Awards.

Again, whether you are coming to Sterlington to open a new business or expand your already established business, we welcome you to Sterlington.

ABOUT STERLINGTON Mayor: Matt Talbert Alderman: Billy Clarkson, Zack Howse, Erica Gross, Charles Hodnett, Ashton Courson Population: 2,145 (2022) Incorporated: August 15, 1961

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he Monroe Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in organizing and supporting a variety of events that benefit both local businesses and the community at large. These events are designed to celebrate the city's rich culture, foster economic development, get updates from our elected leaders, and bring people together for shared experiences. One of the biggest benefits to your Chamber membership is connecting with the leaders that impact your business.

Former President Teddy Roosevelt offered this quote about people who step into the arena. We believe that our local, State and federal officials step into the arena everyday to fight for us.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends themself in a worthy cause; who at best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

Government Events: Our Government lunches and

events include local, state, and federal elected officials. Our State of Local Government speakers included Mayor Friday Ellis (Monroe), Mayor Matt Talbert (Sterlington), Mayor Gerald Brown (Richwood), and Shane Smiley (Ouachita Parish Police Jury). We heard from most of our Northeast Louisiana Delegation immediately after the session ended from the state. Speakers included Senators Morris, Cathey, and Womack, while Representatives speaking included Echols, Moore, Thompson, and Fisher. Also, Governor Jeff Landry made his first trip to a Monroe Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The Governor spoke to over 550 people at Bayou Pointe on the ULM campus. All 3 of our Federal delegations spoke this past year. Senator Kennedy and Congresswoman Letlow came on back-to-back days in April, and Senator Cassidy came in August.

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Education: In early November, we held our first "State of Local

Education' luncheon. Your Chamber and Community have worked very hard to nurture the K-12 and Higher Ed relationships. Speakers included Sam Moore (Monroe City Schools), Todd Guice (Ouachita Parish Schools), Dr. Ron Berry (ULM), Dr. Carrie Baker Royer (VCOM), and Dr. Randy Esters (LDCC).

Economic Development: LABI's new president,

Will Green, came in April to update us on LABI and to lay out a new strategic plan and vision.

We encourage every member to take advantage of these great opportunities to meet and hear these influencers directly. By regularly attending Monroe Chamber of Commerce lunches, you can maximize your involvement in the local business community, enhance your professional skills, and open doors to new opportunities, all while contributing to the growth and vitality of the area.

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3. Increased Visibility The Monroe Chamber provides a platform for members to be featured in its marketing materials, directories, newsletters, and Social Media through campaigns like “Shop & Eat Local” and our website. Your business will gain greater exposure to potential customers, partners, and clients both locally and regionally.

4. Access to Resources & Support Monroe Chamber Members gain access to a wealth of resources designed to support business growth. This includes workshops, seminars, and expert consultations on topics like marketing, leadership, and best business practices.

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n January of 2023, The Monroe Chamber, powered by over 200 volunteers, conducted a two-day Membership Drive that saw over 360 new and upgraded members. In 2024, our focus was to increase member value and retain our members. In April, we held a one-day member event focused on retention. We had numerous teams, including Amanda Edge's infamous "Pink Team." Carrie Kennedy brought in Team Origin along with Jeremy Harrell and Ivan Hendricks from Team Green & Gold, plus help from Rickey Robertson, Paul West, Meg Keene, Brooke Bernal, and the fantastic team led by Jay Curtis at KEDM. The White team was led by Ambassadors Shelley Odom, DJ Fortenberry, and Josh Carroll. It was a great day seeing over 100 members renew. In May, we hired Ashley Dowling to head up our Membership, working in conjunction with Mike Downhour.

Ashley's Membership energy and passion have led the Chamber’s membership efforts to new levels. Since Ashley's arrival, she has launched Chamber 101, Monroe Mingle, created a special real estate package, launched a jobs board on our website, and worked extensively to update our database.

Top 10 reasons to be a Monroe Chamber of Commerce Member: 1. Networking Opportunities As a Monroe Chamber member, you'll have access to a wide range of networking events, luncheons, and mixers, where you can connect with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. These interactions can lead to new partnerships, clients, and business opportunities.

2. Advocacy & Representation The Monroe Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate for local businesses at the local, state, and federal levels. Our mission is to create an environment where our local businesses THRIVE! The Monroe Chamber works on our members’ behalf to promote policies that benefit the business community and help address challenges faced by local enterprises.

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5. Community Involvement The Monroe Chamber is deeply involved in local events, community service projects, and civic initiatives. As a member, you'll have opportunities to participate in or sponsor these efforts, contributing to the well-being of Monroe and surrounding areas.

6. Business Referrals The Monroe Chamber acts as a trusted source for referrals. When community members or visitors inquire about businesses or services, Chamber members are often recommended first. Being listed in the Chamber directory enhances your reputation and attracts potential customers.

7. Community Pride The Monroe Chamber has an unapologetic love for this community. We believe that the more people love where they live, the more they will want to do business here. As a Monroe Chamber Member, you are part of our effort to change "Hearts and Mouths."

8. Professional Development Monroe Chamber Membership provides opportunities for professional growth through training, leadership development, and specialized business programs. You'll have access to events that help enhance your skills and expand your business acumen.

9. Community Recognition Being a member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce shows that you're committed to both your business and the community. This can boost your business’s reputation and foster trust with local consumers who prefer to support businesses that are active in the community.

10. Economic Impact The Monroe Chamber's efforts to attract new businesses and boost the local economy can directly benefit your company. By joining, you're supporting Monroe's long-term economic growth, which creates a more favorable environment for all businesses to thrive.

In summary, being a member of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce offers both tangible and intangible benefits that can help elevate your business, increase community involvement, and foster lasting connections that contribute to your success.

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BIG SHOT BOB BUYS

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BOOT BARN

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etworking is building relationships and exchanging information with others to create mutually beneficial connections. The Monroe Chamber believes deeply in networking and it’s benefits. We offer two monthly opportunities along with our Young Professionals and Ambassadors for you to connect, grow and thrive.

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COFFEE & CONVERSATION CONNECTING - NETWORKING AND HAVING FUN!

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On the third Thursday of each month, you will see and hear a group of business leaders engaged in fun, celebration, networking, laughter, and learning at Tower Place on Tower Drive. Everyone is always welcome, 8-9:15 AM.

There are so many great things happening in Monroe and our area right now. One visit to Coffee & Conversation reinforces your belief in our community and the great people making it happen.

The good news is we are just getting started.

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Ashley Dowling leads a great networking event “Monroe Mingle." Monroe Mingle is yet another opportunity for Monroe Chamber members to connect after work in a beautiful and relaxed setting. Join us for a fantastic evening of networking, fun, and exclusive deals for our members! Monroe Mingle is a fun event where you can connect and unwind with fellow Chamber Members.

Thanks to our sponsors (CC’s Coffee and Allen, Green & Williamson) The Monroe Chamber is able to host this monthly get-together. The goal of Coffee & Conversations is to grow relationships within our business community and learning more about the city and this community we call home.

Some sessions are straight networking; other sessions are dedicated to learning more about Monroe through games like Monroe Jeopardy and Monroe Mad Libs. Some sessions are professional development & help, and others are informational, where Mayor Friday Ellis gives us updates on the great things happening in Monroe. We congratulate Jay Curtis, with KEDM, for crushing the Jeopardy games.

We start every session with high fives, hugs, and other greetings, reminding each other that it is a BEAUTIFUL Day in Monroe, Louisiana. Everyone except for Caleb Johnson, who shares that every day in Monroe is a GREAT Day. The best part of every meeting follows our greetings. Each participant introduces themselves and their business. They also share interesting facts about themselves, like their Super Power, High Schol Mascot, and their favorite thing about our community. The Chamber stands 30 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

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FORTY TWO GRADUATE FROM LEADERSHIP OUACHITA PROGRAM

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hursday, November 7th, forty two Leaderhsip Ouachita participants graduated from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Council’s 2024 Leadership Ouachita program at the Hub in Downtown Monroe. This was the Leadership program's 36th graduating class.

The purpose of Leadership Ouachita is to develop and empower the emerging leaders of Northeast Louisiana to transform the region into a place recognized as one of the best places to live and do business. Class members engage in a series of sessions focused on education and workforce development, economic development, and infrastructure. They also join other business leaders from North Louisiana on the annual Northern Exposure trip in May. Most participants will tell you they found out things about Monroe they never knew.

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The program also provides insight on public decision making, practical and in-depth discussions on public issues pertinent to Ouachita Parish, an expanded knowledge and understanding of the community in which we live, and the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with growing and established leaders in a neutral environment. Since the class inception, over 850 people have graduated from the program.

The 2024 Leadership Ouachita graduates are Jake Branch, Louisiana National Bank; Eva Brown, City of Monroe; Josh Brown, Mid South Extrusion; Katelynn Brown, b1BANK; Leslie Caillouet, Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court; Jamie Carroll; Chad Chambers, Consolidated Grain & Barge; Molly Cummings, Haik Humble Eye Center; Cody Cupp, Ouachita Parish Assessor’s Office; Bob D’Avignon, LA Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America; Amanda Dobson, EPC; Ashley Dowling, Monroe Chamber of Commerce;

Mackenzie Ernst, St. Francis Medical Center; Zia Gordon, Monroe City Schools – Wossman High School; Jake Hale, Steel Fabricators; Chris Hassell, Progressive Bank; Ashley Hendrix, Joe Gear Holdings; Alisha Holland-Lawson, McCann School of Business; Blaine Holloway, Lazenby & Associates; Angela Howard, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe; Kamryn Huggins, The Digital People; Alyssa Hughes, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union; Corbin Legg, Servpro Monroe West Monroe; Andie Lindsey, Caldwell Bank and Trust; Scott Love, Graphic Packaging; Quint Martin; Jasmine Marshall, VCOM; Jon McCartney, 318 Construction; Cheyenne McCurdy, City of West Monroe; Alexis Moore, EPC; Molly Norsworthy, Origin Bank; Rocky Pierce, Nettech; Megan Proffer, Monroe Overhead Doors; Chris Ramsey, The Center for Children & Families; Hampton Roane, Silas Simmons; Mallory Sanaie, Thrive Pediatric Therapy; Eric Talton, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe; Sara Tuma, Holyfield Construction; Hollis Walker, Discover Monroe West Monroe; Shannon Warren, Unitech Training Academy; Yolanda Washington, City of Monroe; Sam Winters, Monroe Housing Authority.

During the graduation ceremony, Amanda Edge, with Entergy, was named the 34th Annual James M. Shipp, Jr. Memorial Young Business Leader of the Year. This prestigious award is presented annually to a young man or woman in Ouachita Parish who has displayed outstanding leadership and service. The award was named in honor of James M. Shipp, Jr. Jim was the IMC general manager who was tragically killed during the explosion at the IMC plant in Sterlington in 1991. He was a Monroe Chamber board member and an active leader in the community.

Past recipients of this prestigious award include: Brent Henley, Tom Nicholson, David Cattar, George Cummings, Harvey Hales, Ed Major, Debbie Sawyer, Mike Ryan, Bruce Hanks, Dr. David Uth, Terry Baugh, Jerry Daigle, Taylor Cagle, Jim Crotwell, Judge Wendell Manning, LJ Holland, Aimee Kane, Christian Creed, Stephen Harrison, Kevin Woods, Stewart Keyes, Michael Echols, Laura Kilpatrick Marchelos, Ashley West, Jeff Laudenheimer, James Moore, III, Matt West, Alberta Green, Jeremy Harrell, Damon Marsala, Alan Brockman, Amy Sawyer and Cassie Livingston.

Amanda defines the spirit in which this award is given. She is relentless in her efforts to make this community the BEST it can possibly be. Well Done Amanda. Amanda also is one of very few people who had graduated from Leadership Ouachita, Leadership Louisiana and Leadership 2000, a Leadership program for High School students.

The title sponsor of the 2024 program is EPC. Also sponsoring are Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Alli Management Solutions, City of Monroe, Creed & Creed, First Horizon Bank, Progressive Bank KTVE/KARD, Stephens Media Group, and The Radio People 2025 Leadership Ouachita applications are now being accepted and are encouraged from all segments of the community.

Individuals may apply or nominate those they feel best exemplify the philosophy of Leadership Ouachita. Applications may be picked up at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, or interested parties may contact Daphne Garrett at 807-4018 or dgarrett@ monroe.org for more information.

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Thomas H. Scott Awards

HONORING COMPANIES MAKING SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OUACHITA PARISH ECONOMY

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homas H. Scott Awards of Excellence Reception was held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the University of Louisiana's Bayou Pointe Center. There were 47 nominations for the prestigious awards, which honor companies making significant contributions to the Ouachita Parish economy through capital improvements, expansion, job creation, and community involvement during 2023/2024. This year's nominees collectively created or retained 4,320 jobs in Ouachita Parish and made capital investments of over $112 million. The Award is named after Thomas H. Scott, a Monroe Business icon and legend. The highlight of this year’s awards was a special appearance and talk from Betty Cummins, Mr. Scott’s 85-year-old Daughter.

The Small Business winner was Coney Island Connection. In 2022, Coney Island Connection was a newly renovated restaurant located on North 7th Street in West Monroe. Owner Chris Lewis took over after the previous owner retired and has kept the tradition of good old-fashioned food alive since 2019. In 2023, he doubled the size of his store to serve more customers and added new employees.

Chris is very philanthropic in the community, gives away food and school scholarships, and spends time daily investing in others.

The Medium Business winner was Pinnacle Health. CEO Mark Windham and Pinnacle Family Health stands as a beacon of comprehensive care and community support in Northeast Louisiana. They strive to offer an inclusive environment and welcome individuals from all walks of life. Serving patients at the starting age of 3, they ensure every person has an opportunity to have access to affordable healthcare, regardless of their family's income. In the recent surge of growth, Pinnacle Family Health has taken a leap from a 6,000-square-foot facility to a 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art health 36 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

center. This $6 million investment significantly enhanced their medical and behavioral health services. With this bigger space, they were able to add an onsite pharmacy, onsite dental care, and onsite x-rays, making Pinnacle Family Health a one-stop shop for healthcare needs.

The Large Business winner was Commercial Capital Bank. Commercial Capital Bank emerges as a true community bank. They have offered a personalized service since their first establishment in Delhi in 1999. They have expanded their original roots into Bastrop, Oak Grove, Crossett, Hamburg, and now the newly renovated location on North 18th Street in Monroe. Their expansion into Monroe was not only a business move but a commitment to revitalization. They completely transformed the forgotten-about corner into a beautiful hub for economic activity. This contribution shows they are dedicated to the city's growth and the people's livelihoods.

The Corporate Business winner was St. Francis Health. St. Francis is the heart and soul of healthcare in Northeast Louisiana and southern Arkansas. St. Francis offers Northeast Louisiana's only Level 3 NICU, Level 3 OB, and Level 2 PICU services. This organization has not only exemplified excellence in healthcare but also made significant contributions to the well-being of our community. They have added 260 jobs, made over $55 million in capital investments, and saw an increase in volume across all areas. St. Francis has been the cornerstone of healthcare in Ouachita Parish since its establishment in 1913.

The Nonprofit winner was ARCO. Founded

by Ike and Shirley Hamilton, ARCO has been empowering people with developmental disabilities to live quality, meaningful lives and to reach their full potential for independence since 1954. ARCO is dedicated to creating communities where children and

families thrive. They invested in and recently relocated their administrative offices to Mercedes Drive in Monroe, LA, providing the nonprofit agency with a home of solidarity and functionality that will last for many decades. Executive Director Roma Kidd has led ARCO to new heights during her tenure, enhancing the value of this 70-year-old volunteer-led organization.

The Judges Awards were as follows: The BayouLife Magazine Innovator Award was presented to The Trove. The Trove is a shop with a curated collection of artistic treasures from diverse vendors. The Trove was dreamed up to be a space for art & retail and to reinvest in growth and development of our communities. It is locally owned and operated on Tower Drive in Monroe, LA. by Emily Ackerman and Lisa Holyfield.

The Spirit of Business First Award was presented to b1BANK. Anytime a new business invests in an all-new location, much planning, preparation and investment along with blood, sweat, and tears goes into the process. This business did all that and is serving our community at a high level from their new Tower Drive location. In case you didn't know, the "b1" in b1BANK stands for Business First, and they are this year's recipient of the Spirit of Business First Award.

The Spirit of Community Care Award was presented to Northeast Imaging. A wise business sees a need in the community and works to meet that need. Our area had a need for a conveniently located, freestanding imaging business and there is a fast-growing one located on Lamy Lane in Monroe. Jana Elkins and Northeast Imaging have increased Northeast Imaging's MRI service by 54% in 2023 and now employ 6 full time employees.

Our Spirit of Community Care award goes to Northeast Imaging.

based at her new location on Hudson Lane in Monroe.

The Spirit of Vitality Award was presented to The Salad Station. This new-to-area restaurant is a fast-casual gourmet restaurant that specializes in offering an overwhelming bounty of fresh, local products for guests to build their own gourmet meals. They recently opened their newest location on Avenue of America in Monroe and is locally owned by Brad & Ashley Surles. They have 28 full and part-time employees, and they are proud to offer a healthy dining choice to the Monroe area.

The Spirit of Creativity Award went to SnapMe Creative. SnapMe Creative is a full-service marketing and advertising agency owned and operated locally. They purchased and renovated 311 Natchitoches St in West Monroe into a photography and graphic design studio.

In 2023, they added three more full-time inhouse employees, three part-time in-house employees, 12 talented remote employees, and employed high school students throughout the year. Their outstanding creativity is shown in their videos, logo work, and through the awards their agency has won. SnapMe Creative is owned by Charles and Rebecca Frye, Josh Carroll, and Daniel Taylor.

The Spirit of Support Award was awarded to Building Futures Pediatric Therapy. Building Futures started as a dream in Ouachita Parish, offering a holistic approach to pediatric therapy in an environment that is personal and home-like. It was formed in 2005 by Jennifer Reeves and Wendy Petrus. They had exponential growth over the past years, adding speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, administrative staff, and therapy staff. They also added "Tiny Town," an incredibly small town featuring nine small buildings that help children understand how they would live in their community. The growth of the Monroe clinic led to the addition of a new Ruston clinic location. Their work with children is invaluable.

The Spirit of Stewardship Award was presented to Yarbrough Capital Advisors.

This financial advising firm helps families and individuals develop their future retirements through investments, insurance, and financial planning. Andrew Yarbrough has eighteen years of financial experience and international business experience. This company has two locations; the headquarters office is located in Ouachita Parish at 2485 Tower Drive in Monroe. This company has donated to the Chennault Museum, Delta Veterans, Our HOME, The Art Crawl, Habitat for Humanity – North Louisiana and teaches financial literacy to underprivileged children.

The Spirit of Inspiration Award was presented to Lisa Govan Realty. Lisa Govan Realty is a well-established real estate agency that aims to provide excellent service to both its buyers and sellers. The owner began her business 8 years ago as a boutique firm to become a leading player in the real estate market. This realtor is truly making a difference through leadership, innovation, and dedication and is proud to be

The Spirit of Endurance Award was presented to James Machine Works. This local manufacturer has been serving the petroleum, chemical, pulp paper, and energy industries since it was founded in 1927 by World War 1 veteran Hardy James. Their 2023 growth saw capital improvements, including new cranes, plate rolls, and welding machines at the cost of $1 million dollars. This company president is proud of the fact that their business has always been family-owned and has won many OSHA and Excellence awards. They employ 158 full-time employees and experience very little employee turnover. This female-run company is owned by Susan Weaver.

The Spirit of Community Service Award was presented to Origin Bank. Origin Bank offers a broad range of financial services and currently operates 60 banking centers located throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Formed in 1912, they expanded into Ouachita Parish in 1998. Through their enrichment program, employees are allowed up to 20 hours of paid time each year during work hours to volunteer for charitable organizations. During 2023, 93.8% of the Ouachita Parish employees volunteered 575 hours. Market Leader Billy Haddad and Origin Bank contributed over $75,000 to the United Way in 2023. Origin’s employees are truly EVERYWHERE volunteering in our community, and we applaud Origin Bank for allowing that kind of service from their employees.

The Chairman’s Individual Award for Excellence goes to Macaroni Kid’s Rickey Robertson. As a longtime friend of the Monroe Chamber, Rickey is caring and compassionate about all things chamber and communityrelated. His volunteering and work ethic are unmatched. No matter if the task is working on membership, Ambassadors, teaching school, coaching, or even picking up trash on the side of the road, he is faithful.

Credit Union. With a remarkable growth of 8% in membership last year and a 13% increase in total assets, Centric has truly embodied the spirit of the Thomas H. Scott Award of Excellence. Centric’s commitment to the community is evident. With their $5 million development of the Mid City Retail Center in Monroe, this not only boosts our local economy but also serves as an example of progress and opportunity.

The twenty-three nominees in the small business category were Guardian Air, The Trove, Yarbrough Capital Advisors, Greenqube, Macaroni Kid, The Salad Station, ASGE Media, HiTech Computers, Lisa Govan Realty, DSLD Homes, Ashton Smith/Shelter Insurance, Louisiana Accident and Injury Care, Jobsquad, Big Shot Bob Buys, Northeast Imaging, J Ranch Properties, Magnolia James Interiors, AA & H Games, Spa Nouvelle, Assurance Financial, Fade Factory Barber & Beauty, Coney Island Connection and Global Training Center.

The seven nominees in the medium category were SnapMe Creative, Building Futures Pediatric Therapy, Pinnacle Family Health, Kinetix, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, b1Bank, and Southern States Utility.

The three nominees in the large business category were: Marion State Bank, Citizen’s Progressive Bank, and Commercial Capital Bank.

The seven nominees for the corporate category were Entergy Louisiana, Practice Management, Centric FCU, Origin Bank, St. Francis Health, Texas Roadhouse, and James Machine Works.

The seven nominees in the nonprofit category were The Children’s Coalition, Ouachita Green, ARCO, NOVA, The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Life Choices Pregnancy Resource, and the ULM Wesley Foundation.

The Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence Reception is hosted by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. Presenting sponsors for the event are Origin Bank, Forth Insurance, BayouLife Magazine and Scott Powerline & Equipment Company. Additional sponsors for the reception are Ochsner LSU Health-Monroe, MidSouth Extrusion, Progressive Bank, First Horizon Bank and Heard, McElroy & Vestal.

The Chairman’s Business Award for Excellence goes to Kinetix. Kinetix has volunteered for many hours helping the City of Monroe and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce staff and others in the community with projects. They exemplify growth, helping others thrive, and stepping up. They designed our beautiful new TH Scott logo, the programs, the video, and so much more to help make the awards ceremony possible. We want to honor COO Liz Pyle and her staff with this Award.

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Monroe Chamber of Commerce Cyber Security & Technology Summit 2024

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onroe Chamber of Commerce 2024 Cyber Security & Technology Summit in October 2024 was a resounding success, offering valuable insights, practical knowledge, and numerous opportunities for collaboration within the tech community. The event underscored the importance of building a secure, innovative, and digitally connected future

for Louisiana. Greenqube presented this year's summit, and was powered by Kinetix.

This year's event was held at the Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus, which is part of the ULM campus network. Special Thanks to Dr. Ron Berry.

Speakers and Topics included:

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was presented by Nettech. ● Government and Education Panel (Clint Miller, Charles Burton, Dr. Ron Martin, Dr. Thomas Hoover, Chance Eppinette, and Jimmy Waller) ● Rob Cleveland - Local Economic Development and Technology ● LTC Joel Clement - The vision of the Louisiana National Guard. ● Social Media Compliance - Liz Pyle ● Breakout Sessions featuring - Greenqube, Kinetix, CMA, HiTEch, Nettech ● KEYNOTE - Sarah Anderson - Navigating Cyber Insurance ● Josh (JTann) Tannehill - The Cyber Kill Chain ● Hunter McFadden - All the Noise, Noise, Noise and Lights ● D.J. Eshelman - Ending Cyber Trauma ● Donna Cory - Where Data Lives Matters

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce believes deeply in growing and education our community on Cyber Security and Technology. We will continue to be aggressive in helping our membership navigate this ever changing world.

Event Sponsors:Greenqube, Kinetix, ULM, CMA, nettech, hiTEch, Untifiber, Lotus Club, Extreme Networks, City of Monroe, EPC, Conterra, Cox Business, Fortinet, Moebiz, IReqs, Allen-Green and Williamson, and Zadara.

Moving St. Francis Forward For more than a century, St. Francis Medical Center’s mission has remained constant: We extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to those most in need. From our modest beginning in July 1913 as a three-story red brick building with 75 patient beds, today St. Francis Medical Center includes: • 325 beds

• American College of Surgeons Verified Level III Trauma Center

• American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI

• Joint Commission and American Stroke Association Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center

• The area’s only Level II PICU, Level III NICU, OB-ED and Level III OB unit • Centers of Excellence in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, specialized anesthesia and breast health

• ACGME Accredited Graduate Medical Education Program

As we continue to move St. Francis Forward, thank you for allowing us to serve this community for more than 110 years. Learn more about our history and available services at stfran.com.

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he Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the nominees and winners of the 2024 Top 20 Twenty Under 40 Young Professional Awards. The Awards Reception was held Thursday, August 8 at the ULM Bayou Pointe Event Center. These individuals are advancing in their careers, active in the community and dedicated to making Northeast Louisiana a better place to live and work.

The winners are: Dr. Carrie Baker Royer, VCOM-Louisiana; Donecia Banks-Miley, Banks-Miley Law Firm; Michael Casey Barton, at Ouachita Parish Fire Department; Ian Clark, Graphic Packaging & Coldwell Banker; Kelsi Dickerson, Heard, McElroy, and Vestal; Matt Dickerson, Mid-South Extrusion; Ani Girey, IBM; Zia Gordon, Monroe City Schools; Anna Grimmett, The Center for Children and Families; Nathan Hall, Louisiana Delta Community College; Seth Hall, University of Louisiana at Monroe; Dr. Sabryna Herring-Antwine, Antwine Counseling Clinic; Naomi Hill, BAE Systems; Kandice Hunter Sanders, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe; Chris Lewis, Coney Island Connection; Megan Hawthorne Proffer, Monroe Overhead Doors; Bruce Rushing, Origin Bank; Shelby Sims, Forth Insurance; Jana Robinson Tuma, Drax; Hollis Walker, Discover Monroe-West Monroe Those nominated are: Haley Ainsworth, Drax; Quandrea “Q” Allen, Origin Bank; Chelsea Babineaux, District Dental; Jonathan Barbara, JSB Enterprises; Betsy Beard, TMF Health Quality Institute; Justin Bell, The Woman’s Clinic; Katie Boudloche, Aurora Behavior Analysis/Defy; Jake Branch, Louisiana National Bank; Racine Bridges, Children’s Coalition of NELA; Cameron Brister, SquarePlan IT; BarbaraAnn Holladay Coldiron, 4th JDC District Attorney’s Office; Taurian Collins, Stephens Media Group; Nadine Fares Crawford, Morehouse General Hospital & St Francis Health; Justin Cummins, West Monroe Police Department; Brandon Dague, IBM; Ashley Dowling, Monroe Chamber of Commerce; Landon Durr, High Tide Rise & Landon Taylor Designs; Markeaya

Eaton, JPMorgan Chase Bank; Mashi Epting, Complete Tax & Software Training; Kayanna Gayden, The Center for Children & Families; April Hammett, McNew, King, Landry & Hammett; William Harrop, Drax; Thurner Hayward, Lexicon dba Steel Fabricators of Monroe, Antonio Hearn, Louisiana Delta Community College; Michael Hildebrand, M3 Physio; Montana Huckabay, Plugged-In Creative; Leah Hudleston, Progressive Bank; Ashley Johnson, Manpower; Caleb Johnson, New York Life; Chardavion Johnson, JPMorgan Chase; Chasity Jones, IBM; Dr. Emily Jones, The Center for Children & Families; Will Kirkland, Great Minds Communication; James Lamar, Family Eye Care; Corbin Legg, SERVPRO & 318 Construction; Jonathan Little, Origin Bank; Kayleigh Mailhes, Newcomer, Morris & Young; Allison Masterson, Discover Monroe-West Monroe; Courtney McDaniel, Primary Health Services Center; James Montgomery, JTB Rentals; Gracie Ouchley, Discover Monroe-West Monroe; Andrew “Dex” Poindexter, Coast Professional; Jamin Rankin, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe; Megham Risinger, City of Monroe; Hampton Roane, Silas Simmons; Andy Roberts, Blue Ark Insurance; Austin Rookard, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans; Sawyer Ryder, Kinetix; Kasey Smalling, Haik Humble Eye Center; Tyler Sparrow, IBM: Pamela Stephens, Hello Homes/Keller Williams; Abby Tingle, Discover Monroe-West Monroe; Kelsey Vallee, Louisiana Delta Community College; Rachel Verucchi, Keller Williams; Bethany Wilson, The Vine of NELA, Taylor Wilson, IBM; and Catherine Yarbrough, Yarbrough Capital Advisors.

Presenting sponsors are Origin Bank, Forth Insurance, and BayouLife Magazine. Additional sponsors are University of Louisiana at Monroe, Ochsner LSU Monroe, Mid South Extrusion, Drax, Heard McElroy & Vestal, City of Monroe, NAI Faulk and Foster, Progressive Bank, KTVE, Stephens Media Group, and The Radio People.

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orthern Exposure means celebrating North Louisiana.

Northern Exposure means showcasing our great part of the state to the current state administration and legislators. Northern Exposure means economic groups and leaders from Shreveport to Rayville join together to bring awareness, show unity, and promote North Louisiana.

meet with local elected officials and other elected officials from all over the state to share the vision, passion, and future of our part of the state. Out of sight, out of mind is so true. The more they see us, the more opportunities we have for funding and positive legislation.

The third goal is to give our leaders a chance to hear directly from the administration and give them a chance to discuss the policies and programs that impact all of us.

On May 7, 2024, over 250 business leaders, chamber executives, elected officials, and their staff, along with sponsors and others, met at Capital Park Museum in Baton Rouge for Northern Exposure 2024. Daphne Garrett heads up a super team of volunteers from across Northern Louisiana that coordinate and plan Northern Exposure.

Those invited to speak included Governor Landry, Dr. Ralph Abraham, Secretary of LA Dept. of Health, Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, Dr. Joe Donahue, Secretary of LADOTD; Dr. Cade Brumley, State Superintendent, LA Department of Education; Rick Gallot, President of the UL System, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Commissioner of Higher Education, Sec. Tyler Gray with LA Dept of Natural Resources, Secretary Susana Schowen with LA Workforce Commission, Secretary Susan Bourgeois with LED, Veneeth Iyengar with Connect Louisiana, plus many others.

Northern Exposure is an annual event coordinated by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to bring North Louisiana to the state capital during sessions to meet with elected officials and the administration. Northern Exposure showcases the best of North Louisiana, highlighting its economic opportunities, culture, and local businesses. Typically attracting a diverse group of stakeholders, including business leaders and civic representatives, the event serves as both a networking platform and an opportunity to promote North Louisiana as a thriving hub for commerce, innovation, and community development. Northern Exposure has a focus on fostering relationships and sparking new collaborations, and it plays a crucial role in advancing the economic growth of Northeast Louisiana.

All of the Stakeholders believe in Northern Louisiana, and we believe in our delegation.

Our delegation fights tirelessly for every business and citizen in our community. We also believe we are stronger together. There are numerous goals with Northern Exposure. The first is to show our local delegations that we support them. Each of our communities works hand in hand with our elected officials to secure funding and pass legislation that makes our communities better. The second goal is to 42 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

Earlier in the day there was a sponsor/partner appreciation breakfast for our legislators. The breakfast was highly attended and was a great networking event. We also held our first Pizza & Politics – Lunch with our Legislators. Special individual pizzas were served from Monroe’s own Johnny’s Pizza.

Some of the Chamber partners there included Richland Chamber, Union Parish Chamber, Greater Shreveport Chamber, Winnsboro Chamber, Ruston Lincoln Chamber, Bossier Parish Chamber, and WMWO Chamber.

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Expanding Innovation, Growing Community

or 38 years, Mid South Extrusion (MSE) has been a pillar of excellence and innovation in the flexible packaging industry. Founded in 1986 as a small blown-film company with just one production line and four employees, MSE has grown into a familyowned industry leader, operating 12 production lines in a 350,000 square-foot facility with more than 230 employees.

This past year marked an extraordinary chapter in the company's history, with a remarkable growth across all areas of the organization. This success underscores MSE’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Strategic initiatives and investment in cutting-edge technology have strengthened its market presence and deepened relationships with valued clients across various sectors, including agriculture, consumer products, food and beverage, e-commerce, and industrial applications.

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To sustain and enhance this momentum, MSE is making a transformative investment of $17 million in its facility.

This expansion includes the installation of two state-of-the-art blown film extrusion lines, with the capacity to add eight more film lines in the future, further bolstering its ability to meet growing customer demand.

These new production lines will increase the company's capacity to manufacture high-performance polyethylene films essential for enhancing and protecting a wide range of industrial and consumer goods. With this advancement, MSE reaffirms its commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency.

Beyond business growth, MSE remains deeply committed to its community. As it expands, the company recognizes the importance of fostering local economic development, providing high-quality

job opportunities, and supporting the workforce that has been instrumental in its success. Dedicated employees and trusted partners have been the driving force behind these achievements, and the company extends its gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this journey.

Looking ahead, MSE is poised for an even brighter future, driven by resilience, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As it continues to innovate and grow, the company remains steadfast in its mission to provide superior products, support its customers, and make a meaningful impact in Northeast Louisiana and beyond.

Together, MSE and its stakeholders are building a future defined by progress, opportunity, and continued success.

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Holiday Gala and Auction

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Ringing in the Holiday with Style!

hat a way to kick off the holiday season. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce 2024 Holiday Gala was a night to remember! It was the perfect way to celebrate the season and our incredible community!

A special thank you to Terri Arthur for her creativity, passion and vision that made the evening possible. Additionally, a special thank you to the committee who truly outdid themselves and all the sponsors who made this evening possible – your support helps bring our community together every year! We’d also like to thank everyone who donated items for the live and silent auctions! Your generosity helped make the event truly special and contributed to its success!

Our venue was decorated in elegant Christmas decor reminiscent of a Hallmark Christmas movie which set the stage of a magical Holiday evening. Party goers were greeted by the Chamber staff and very soon they whisked away to a Winter Wonderland of fun. Robert Wright and his band dazzled everyone with a special blend of music chosen just for the GALA and Auction. An added treat was when Michelli Martin, Communications Director for Drax, jumped on stage to wow the audience with her velvet voice. A favorite every year for the Holiday GALA and Auction is our Signature Drinks sponsored by Mark Kent Anderson and Mid-South Extrusion. This year Cranberry Fizzes, Blueberry Bourbon and our standard Old Fashions delighted our festive revelers. Once again, our friends at GreenQube (Hunter McFadden and Gregory Pritchard) sponsored the Wall of Wine. Ashley Garner and Ashley Johnson were the perfect hostesses for the Wall.

Our silent auction featured everything from duck hunting supplies, a shotgun, a backpack blower, jewelry, home accessories, beauty products & treatments, and much more!

Our live auction was over the moon - it featured the one and only Billy Justice as our King Auctioneer. Billy was dynamic and skilled using a combination of charisma, quick thinking, and exceptional communication abilities to make the auction so lively and sharp.

Overall, the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Gala and Auction is a celebration of both the holiday season and the local community. It provides an opportunity for fun, recognition, and giving back, all while strengthening the business network in the area. Here’s to more moments like these that remind us why Monroe is such a special place!

THANK YOU SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSORS AAA Glass | Banner Ford | Care Solutions Castle Hall Condominiums | Drax | Entergy Ochsners LSU Health - Monroe | The Gardens of Georgia Tucker

GOLD SPONSORS Acadian Ambulance Service | Atmos Energy Century Next Bank | EPC G.B. Cooley Services | Holyfield Construction Homeland Bank | Hudson, Potts, & Bernstein, LLP Kinetix | Progressive Bank | Scott Powerline Snap Me Creative Agency St. Francis Medical Center | ULM

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SIGNATURE DRINK SPONSOR Mid-South Extrusion

WALL OF WINE SPONSOR Green Qube, Inc.

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MEETING & BANQUET and other things that have a positive impact on those living with developmental disabilities. William Smart was introduced

by Billy Haddad and John Landry. Smart, surrounded by his family, gave an emotional thank you for the impact this award has had on him. William is currently the Executive Director of the Monroe Housing Authority after a long and distinguished career at Brookshires. William is a former chair of The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and serves in leadership roles at his church. Both recipients are servant leaders who represent the spirit of both awards.

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce held its 103rd Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 14th, at The Monroe Civic Center. "It was a night of celebration, appreciation, and recognition," said Roy Heatherly, President and CEO of The Monroe Chamber. Heatherly welcomed over 350 guests and highlighted many of the Chamber successes throughout 2023, including 71 Ribbon Cuttings and a membership drive that generated 363 new or upgraded members. Jay Mulhern (Express Employment Professionals), 2023 Chair and current Immediate Past Chair, called the meeting to order and offered remarks highlighting the great year. Mulhern also thanked the 2023 Board of Directors and the hundreds of volunteers who helped the Chamber fulfill its mission. Mulhern passed the gavel to Jeremy Harrell, 2024 Chairman, in a special ceremony that included eight

past chairs, Including William Smart, Paul Hutcheson, John Landry, George Cummings, David Hampton, and Malcolm Maddox; Harrell reinforced Mulhern's remarks and shared his love for this community. The Carroll High School Air Force Junior ROTC presented the colors, and Kelsea McCrary (Chief Economic and Cultural Development Officer for the City of Monroe) and Her mother, Kathy McCrary, beautifully sang the National Anthem.

Mayor Friday Ellis gave an update on the city and thanked the Chamber for the working relationship the 2 share. He also introduced Jessica Breaux, Regional Leader and Senior Economic Development Manager for Amazon was the Keynote Speaker.

Breaux detailed Amazon’s investment in Monroe and offered insight into the Monroe facility.

The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Kitty Degree Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award and The Rambin / Silverstein Memorial Civic Award.

Roma Kidd, Executive Director for Arco, won the Kitty Degree award, and William Smart, Executive Director for the Monroe Housing Authority, won the Rambin Silverstein award. Kidd was introduced by Janet Durden and Terry Duke in a video.

The two then met Kidd to present her with the award. Since 1981, Roma Kidd has been the Executive Director of ARCO. She is a tireless champion for our community, serving on multiple task forces, committees, and boards to actively implement regulatory guidelines, increase the quality of services,

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Special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible. Sponsors include – Atmos Energy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana, Chase, Holyfield Construction, Mis South Extrusion, EPC, Ochsner’s LSU Health – Monroe, Progressive Bank, Regions Bank, St. Francis Health, ULM, entergy, City of Monroe, KTVE/KARD TV, The Radio People, Stephens Media Group, and Steel Fab/ Lexicon dbe.

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Kitty DeGree and Rambin Silverstein Awards HONORING PAST LEADERS BY RECOGNIZING LIFETIME ACHIEVERS

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here are so many GREAT things going on in our Community. When we look around and see the energy and excitement, we reflect on a quote we once read that says, "If we have seen further, it's because we are standing on the shoulders of giants." Looking back on the history of Monroe, we honor our local giants through the Rambin/Silverstein and Kitty Degree Awards. David Silverstein, Melvin Rambin, and Kitty Degree were game-changing leaders who earned these awards to be named after them. We present these awards annually at The Monroe Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements as a business leader throughout their careers. Kitty Degree was a Real Estate Developer, Civic Leader, and philanthropist.

She loved our Community and gave back generously. This year, Roma Kidd was awarded the 2024 Kitty Degree.

Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in Business. The Rambin Silverstein Award is based on a person's contributions to the Community over many years of service, evidence of their leadership ability, and evidence of their personal, professional, and business integrity. David Silverstein and Melvin Rambin were two local giants who lived integrity. William Smart was named the winner of the 50 INSIDE THE CHAMBER

Rambin-Silverstein Award for outstanding leadership and service to the Community. The Monroe Chamber salutes our current winners and thanks them for all they do. They join a long list of community servants who were past winners.

Past Kitty Degree Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in Business winners include: Glen Post, Sam Rubin, Sister Anne Marie Twohig, Sol Rosenberg, Clyde Webb, Don Beach, Jim Bershen, Dr. Terry King, Bucky McElroy, Dewey Weaver, Elton Kennedy, Charles Marsala, Benny Evans, Jr., Stewart Ewing, John Hunter, Tom Scott, Frank Wilcox, James Mooe Jr., Malcolm Maddox, and Nash Patel.

Past Rambin-Silverstein Award Winners include George Moses, J.C. Loftin, and W.L. Howard, Governor. James A. Noe, Garland Shell, T. Arthur Grant, H.M. James, George Phillips, Jim Williams, R. Lee Vanderpool, Clifford Strauss, John L. Luffey Sr., T. H. Scott, Grayson Guthrie, Paul Fink, Ed Whetstone, George T. Walker, Pat Regan, Baily Grant, George Roex, George Riser, Saul A. Mintz, June Sherrouse Holmes, Dr. August Danti, Nelson Abel, Jr., Kitty Degree, Clarke M. Williams, James A. Altick, Williams Sanders, Harvey Hales, Hugh McDonald, Lawson Swearingen, Jr., James W. Moore, Jr., Tom Nicholson, Melvin Rambin, B.D. Robinson, George Cummings, III, George Mouck, Guy Barr, Melinda Mintz, Van Pardue, Roy Johns, Joe and Linda Holyfield, Sharon Taylor, Malcolm Maddow, Morris Mintz, Clyde White, Joe Farr, Glen Post, Cindy Rogers, Billy Haddad, Anne Lockhart, Janet Durden, David Hampton, Dr. Nick Bruno, Susan Hoffman, Sue Nicholson, and John Luffey.

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Difference-Makers and Game-Changers!

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y definition, an Ambassador is the chief representative of his or her organization. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce's Ambassadors are precisely that. You will find our Ambassadors everywhere. They are the FACE of the Chamber!

They are the front line of goodwill and member interaction. The are our Chief Celebraters. Monroe Chamber Ambassadors, as much as any organization under the Chamber umbrella, help us to fulfill our mission to create an environment where our LOCAL businesses thrive.

You will find our Ambassadors at all Chamber events, especially ribbon cuttings and luncheon meetings. They have an unapologetic love for the Chamber and this Community. They aggressively try to help all our members to be successful. Monroe Chamber Ambassadors help us with member interaction, and they deliver our “Inside the Chamber” magazine and make courtesy calls on members to thank members, to survey members and to update member profiles.

Monroe Chamber Ambassadors represent a variety of different businesses and are as diverse as this great community we live in.

Monroe Chamber Ambassadors want to celebrate our community and our businesses and want to learn more about the community and our businesses. Monroe Chamber Ambassadors want to grow professionally, and they love to have fun.

Mike Downhour has done an amazing job energizing this group.

The Ambassadors are led by community champion and volunteer Josh Carroll with SNAPme Creative. Other faithful and loving Ambassadors include, Jenny Hopkins, Chris Lewis, Rickey Robertson, Shelley Odom, Augusta Turner, Bob D’Avignon, Jay Curtis, Cindy Barnes, Candace Tingle, Ashley Doughty, Demetrice Stewart, Sarah Legg, Tammy Esswein, Lydia Guillory, Patti

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Brownell, Linda O’Neal, Carrie Kennedy, Taylor Cagle, Peggy Sullivan, Lisa Williams, Krystle Ivey, Hollis Walker, Claire Stapp, Meg Keene, Ashley Garner, Ashley Johnson, TC Trichel, Ivan Hendricks, Jeremy Harrell, Courtney Keefover, James Miles, Edda Curry, our ARCO ambassadors; Doug Bryan, Joyce Zhou, Amy Keifenheim, Janie Russ, Paul West, Cynthia Nyquist, Hannah Livingston, Angie Robert, Eva Brown, Shelby Kelmell, Nathan Hall, Caleb Johnson, Rebecca Frye, Amanda Regan, Dani Walker, Jamie Carroll, Diane Tabulog, Alisha Holland, Kalynda Cook, Madison Shidiskis, Matthew Nappier, Katie May, Ramona Martin, Wynn Lawrence, Kathy Ray, and DJ Fortenberry. We would love to give a special shoutout to Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, who supports all of our Chamber businesses.

Our Ambassadors meet monthly for lunch and to fulfill the goals of the Ambassadors. They travel to different venues to learn about our city. This year they have taken batting practice at D-Bat, had an etiquette lunch at Layton Castle, toured the Ouachita Correctional Center, Berry Global, the Monroe Regional Airport, just to name a few.

Professionally, being an Ambassador is a great way to further your career. When you become an Ambassador, you will discover tremendous networking opportunities with other Ambassadors and with local businesses.

The Ambassador Program is open to any Chamber member who has employees who love this community and want to make a difference. For more information contact Mike Downhour at the Monroe Chamber office, mdownhour@monroe.org.

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Young Professionals A Bright Future - A Great Opportunity

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UR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE ON FIRE. They are engaged, excited, and stepping into leadership roles across the Community. Originally launched as a networking organization, The Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals has evolved into so much more. It is an organization with a purpose. NELAYP began in 2012 as a MonroeC hamber of Commerce program with a mission to provide a resource for young professionals through the state’s northeast region to form a network across industries, grow in professional development, and engage deeper in the communities in which they live.

The NELA Young Professionals Chairperson, Patience Talley, has led the group since the Fall of 2021 and is so proud to lead the organization as it impacts lives and creates community impact.

“To think this organization has been inspiring and informing young professionals for 10 years is a testament to the value and need of it,” Talley said. “Many of us have climbed our career ladders through the information we’ve learned in these meetings and the relationships we’ve developed.” Talley said many young professionals join the group in an entry-level position but have seen and can attest that young professionals are a catalyst for developing leaders in careers and in the Community. Louisiana Delta Community College is an annual sponsor, while Atmos Energy and EPC are quarterly sponsors.

Louisiana Delta Community College Exec. Director: Community & Public Relations Darian Atkins said LDCC believes in the potential of all our citizens and supports as many as possible. To invest in our young adults is investing in a brighter tomorrow for Northeast Louisiana.

On the second Tuesday of each month, NELA Young Professionals meets to share a meal, discuss events around the Community, and listen to a speaker who is able to reinforce the goals of the individual and the organization as a whole. The speakers and topics of discussion range from elected officials to entrepreneurship, career development, understanding non-profit organizations in the Community, and more.

Members of Young Professionals represent the region’s diverse workforce; all aren’t under the age of 40. The diversity of the group allows for the true sharing of ideas and innovation in northeast Louisiana.

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The NELA Young Professionals also sponsors the annual NELA Top 20 Under 40 Awards. For 2024, the winners were: Dr. Carrie Baker Royer, VCOM-Louisiana; Donecia Banks-Miley, Banks-Miley Law Firm; Michael Casey Barton, at Ouachita Parish Fire Department; Ian Clark, Graphic Packaging & Coldwell Banker; Kelsi Dickerson, Heard, McElroy, and Vestal; Matt Dickerson, Mid-South Extrusion; Ani Girey, IBM; Zia Gordon, Monroe City Schools; Anna Grimmett, The Center for Children and Families; Nathan Hall, Louisiana Delta Community College; Seth Hall, University of Louisiana at Monroe; Dr. Sabryna Herring-Antwine, Antwine Counseling Clinic; Naomi Hill, BAE Systems; Kandice Hunter Sanders, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe; Chris Lewis, Coney Island Connection; Megan Hawthorne Proffer, Monroe Overhead Doors; Bruce Rushing, Origin Bank; Shelby Sims, Forth Insurance; Jana Robinson Tuma, Drax; Hollis Walker, Discover Monroe-West Monroe.

The Top 20 Under 40 presenting sponsors are Origin Bank, Forth Insurance, and BayouLife Magazine. Additional sponsors are the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Ochsner LSU Monroe, Mid South Extrusion, Drax, Heard McElroy & Vestal, City of Monroe, NAI Faulk and Foster, Progressive Bank, KTVE, Stephens Media Group, and The Radio People.

Additionally, we would like to send a special thank you to all of our speakers in 2022. Topics included; • Importance of Work/Life Balance • Deposit before your Debit • Building your Business & Professional Network • Vision for the Next 4 Years with Mayor Ellis • Making a Difference in Ouachita Parish • Monroe Moccasins – Parker Moskal • Mock Police Jury with Shane Smiley and Lonnie Hudson • GrowNELA with Rob Cleveland • Leadership – Next Gen

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Advertising Agencies/Ad and Marketing Specialist Dazzle Land Daycare LLC 3514 Harrison Street Monroe , LA 71203 (318) 541-8144

Advertising Specialties/ Full-service Printing First Impression Graphics, LLC 898 Thomas Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 397-4430 www.firstimpressiongraphics.com

Ambulance/ Ambulatory Services Graphics By Ash Ouachita Parish, LA (318) 376-1161 graphicsbyash.my.canva.site/ Key Marketing Solutions, LLC 196 Sussex Drive Monroe , Louisiana 71203 (318) 460-0654 Lamar Outdoor Advertising 2200 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-2970 www.lamar.com Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc. 1220 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-1544 www.nmy.com Plugged-In Creative 306 Pine Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-5384 www.pluggedincreative.com The Advocate | North Louisiana 108 Luke Dr Monoe, LA 71203 (318) 393-9176 The Digital People 1109 Hudson Lane, Ste. B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1914 Trailhead Media 401 Central Avenue Laurel, MS 39440 (318) 791-4529 trailheadmedia.com

Advertising Ethics Better Business Bureau of Northeast La. Inc. 1900 North 18th St., Ste. 411 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-4600 www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-servingnortheast-and-central-louisiana-andthe-ark-la-tex/news

Acadian Ambulance Service 607 N 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-3781 www.AcadianAmbulance.com

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Architects Architecture Associates, Inc. 1904 Stubbs Avenue Ste. B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-7158 www.architectureassociatesinc.com Land 3 Architect, Inc. 1900 Stubbs Avenue, Ste. A Monroe, LA 71201-5786 (318) 322-2694 www.LAND3.com TBA Studio 103 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 340-1550 www.tbastudio.com

Artists Art by Francois, LLC 187 Kingfisher Lane Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 237-3201 www.jacerafrancois.com Jay Davis Gallery 211 Desiard Street Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 753-1222 jaydavisgallery.com

Castle Hall Condominiums 125 St. John Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-1225

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My Home Studios 1051 US HWY 165 Monroe, LA 71201 www.myhome-studios.com Seasons & Woodale Apartments 323 Woodale Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-3442 www.seasonswoodale.com The Reserve on Bayou DeSiard 6568 Hwy 165 North Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-2492 www.reservemonroe.com

Appliances/GasPropane & Natural Daniel Appliance and Furniture 913 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4455 www.danielapplianceandfurniturestore.com

Skent N Dent Appliances 200 N 4th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3000

Music City Studios 1511 N 7th St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 324-9251 Ouachita African American Hist. Soc. 1051 Chenault Park Road Monroe, LA 71203

ATM Machines Money Man ATM's, LLC 845 Mitchiner Road Epps, LA 71237 (318) 351-0186 www.moneymanatmsla.com

Attorneys/ Legal Assistance Banks-Miley Law Firm LLC 1900 N. 18th Street Suite 505 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5165 www.banksmileylaw.com Barkemeyer Law Firm 1500 N. 19th Street Suite 23 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 460-5151 attorneycarl.com/locations/monroe/

Bobby R. Manning Law Office 320 Pine Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 324-1411 www.bobbymanning.com

Hudson, Potts & Bernstein, LLP 1800 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4400 www.hpblaw.com

Boles Law Firm 1818 Avenue of America Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4050

John Luffey, Jr. Attorney at Law 2485 Tower Drive, Suite 11 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3800

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP 300 Washington Street, Ste. 210 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-4330 www.bswllp.com

Judge C. Wendell Manning 300 St. John St., Suite 400 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-2270 www.4jdc.com

Brian Moore Enterprises 1910 Auburn Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-4000

Knight Law Firm 1896 Hudson Circle , Ste. 1 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2213 www.knightlawfirmllc.com/ Matherne & Davis Attorneys at Law 3006 Armand Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-9030

Bruscato Law Firm 603 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-4070 www.bruscatolaw.com

McNew, King & Landry, LLP 2400 Forsythe Ave., #2 Monroe, LA 71201-2939 (318) 361-3140 www.mkmblaw.com

Campbell, House & Company 1815 Roselawn Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-0285

Niswanger Law, LLC 3820 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 953-0071 www.niswangerlaw.com

Creed & Creed Attorneys at Law 1805 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-5800 www.creedlaw.com Erase My Arrest 609 N. 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (601) 317-3001 www.erasemyarrest.com Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys 2700 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 716-3888 www.getgordon.com

Guerriero & Guerriero 2200 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4306 www.theinjuryattorney.com Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins 1881 Hudson Circle Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 324-0101 www.hamsil.com

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North Delta Title Co 1100 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-1100 www.northdeltatitle.com Paul Hurd, Law Office 1896 Hudson Circle, Suite 5 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3838 Senator Jay Morris 1408 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4270 The B Law Firm 200 Hudson Lane, Ste. 5 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-0048 www.theblawfirm.com Whiddon Criminal Defense 601 N 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 376-7049

Attorneys/Title Companies Bayou Desiard Title Co. 417 N. 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8800 www.bayoudesiardtitle.com

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Cajun Title Agency, LLC 102 Bres Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 516-3182 www.facebook.com/cajuntitle/

Jim Taylor Auto Group 500 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7022 www.jimtaylorautogroup.com

The Muffler Shop 2603 Washington Street Monroe, LA, LA 71201 (318) 322-1853 www.themufflershopmonroe.com

Durrett Law & Title 1900 Auburn Ave Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 639-9169 www.facebook.com/DLTMonroe/

Jim Taylor Chevrolet 139 Grimshaw Street Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 303-5226 www.jimtaylorchevy.com/

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Katy Balsamo Attorney 2120 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 812-3434

Jim Taylor Ford Ruston 1605 North Service Road E Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-2917 www.jimtaylorford.com

Mixon, Carroll & Frazier, LLC DBA North Louisiana Land & Title , LLC 2551 Tower Drive, Unit 2 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8770 www.mixoncarroll.com

Automobile Rentals Hertz Rent-A-Car Licensee 1824 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-1493

Automobile Dealers/Parts & Services/Body Shop

Banner Ford of Monroe 6300 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 570-6200 www.bannerfordofmonroe.com Bayou PowerSports 6100 FRONTAGE RD MONROE, LA 71202 (318) 345-0500 www.bayouhondayamaha.com/ Big Shot Bob Buys 117 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 331-4290 onlycars.co

Car Town Inc. 319 North 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-6385 www.cartownmonroe.com/ Interstate Dodge, Inc. 701 Constitution Boulevard West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 387-2665 www.interstatedodge.com

Butter A Louisiana Bakery 2001 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-3774 www.facebook.com/ BUTTERLABAKERY/ CAKE 115 Trenton Street West Monroe , LA 71291 (318) 855-3442 Musthavecake.com

Lee Edwards Mazda & Used Car Super Store 2218 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3540 www.leeedwardsauto.com

DOXA Ignatz LLC dba Nothing Bundt Cakes 1819 Avenue of America Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 460-5194 nothingbundtcakes.com

Parker Collision 3331 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-3991 Redeemed Auto Body 907 N 29th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 789-6675 www.facebook.com/redeemedautobody/

Sweet Caroline's Bakery Boutique 1530 Sterlington Road Suite C Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 600-6639 TaylorMade Teacakes (318) 791-7725 taylormadeteacakes.com Thurman's Food Factory 1608 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7848 www.thurmansfoodfactory.info/

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Sparks Nissan-Kia 1100 Auto Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-1800 www.drivesparks.com

B1Bank 2271 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 699-8412 www.b1bank.com B1Bank West Monroe Branch 2500 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 322-8338 www.b1bank.com

Van Trow Toyota 2015 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-2020

Automobile Repairs & Service/Parts Delivery Brown Radiator & Alignment 3007 DeSiard St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1166 Frank Nettles Automotive 2009 Roselawn Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-2522

Bank of Oak Ridge 2360 Tower Drive, Ste. 107 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-3787 www.bankofoakridge.bank

Business Alliance Financial Services, LLC 1500 North 19th Street, Ste. 600 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-1132 www.bafsllc.com http://www.bafsllc.com

Cadence Bank 909 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3990 http://www.cadencebank.com

Cadence Bank - Sterlington Road Branch 909 North 18th Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 338-3630

Cadence Bank - Bastrop E. Madison Branch 1503 East Madison Bastrop, LA 71220 (318) 283-5570

Cadence Bank - Cypress Street Branch 3501 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-6400

Cadence Bank - North 18th Branch 909 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 338-3014

Cadence Bank - North 7th Street 2002 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 338-3050 http://www.oibank.com

Cadence Bank - Rayville 107 Glenda Street Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 728-4424

Cadence Bank - Ruston 300 North Trenton Street Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3974

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Caldwell Bank & Trust 202 Main St Columbia, LA 71418 (318) 649-2351

Capital One 18th Street Branch 1808 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-2700 http://www.capitalonebank.com Century Next Bank 505 North Vienna Street Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 812-2265 http://www.bankruston.com Chase P. O. Box 1412 Monroe, LA 71211 (318) 362-7336 http://www.chase.com Chase - I-20 Office Banking Center 117 N. I-20 Service Rd. E. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4590 http://www.chase.com

Chase-4th Street Banking Center 700 North 4th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-4420 http://www.chase.com Chase-Eastgate Banking Center 111 Old Bastrop Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 345-8456 http://www.chase.com Chase-Forsythe Banking Center 2211 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 345-8320 http://www.chase.com Chase-Highland Banking Center 131 Thomas Road West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4441 www.chase.com

Chase-Ruston Main Office Banking Center 297 North Service Rd East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4612 www.chase.com Chase-Southeast MLK Banking Center 1800 Martin Luther King Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 345-8480 http://www.chase.com Chase-Stubbs & 18th Street Banking Center 1101 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 345-8360 http://www.chase.com Chase-University Banking Center 1200 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 345-8450 http://www.chase.com Citizens Progressive Bank 4370 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 594-1663 cpbonline.com

Commercial Capital Bank 2126 E. Madison Bastrop, LA 71220 (318) 281-6000 Cross Keys Bank-Hudson Lane 1401 Hudson Lane, Ste. 100 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-9500 www.crosskeys.bank Cross Keys Bank-Sterlington Br. 167 Keystone Road Monroe, LA 71203-8936 (318) 665-4511 http://www.ckbonline.com Cross Keys Bank-W Monroe 400 McMillan Road West Monroe, LA 71294 (318) 362-0023 http://www.ckbonline.com Financial Institution Service Corp.

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First Horizon - N. Vienna 400 North Vienna Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1001 www.firsthorizon.com/ First Horizon - Oliver Rd. Branch 1300 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-3320 www.firsthorizon.com/

Homeland Bank-Heath Heisler 2103 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 460-6259 www.homelandfsbank.com Homeland Bank-Lee Michael Estes 2591 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-6681 www.homelandfsbank.com Homeland Bank-Vicki R. Fletcher 2591 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-6691 www.homelandfsbank.com

First Horizon - Oliver Rd. Branch 1300 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-3320 www.firsthorizon.com/ Guaranty Bank & Trust 1220 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8115 www.gbankla.com Homeland Bank 2591 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-6700 www.homelandbank.com Homeland Bank - West Monroe 2103 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 460-3990 www.homelandfsbank.com

Louisiana Land Bank 2413 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201-5762 (318) 387-7535 www.farmcreditbank.com

Louisiana National Bank - Monroe 1001 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-8482 www.ln.bank

Louisiana National Bank - West Monroe 3510 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-8482 www.ln.bank

Marion State Bank 9032 Highway 165 North Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 665-4571 www.marionstatebank.com Origin Bank 1800 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201-5743 (318) 998-4650 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank- Choudrant 3921 Elm Street Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-3048 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank- Farmerville 200 North Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-3111 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank- West Monroe Financial Center 2211 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 410-4744 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-165 Banking Center 1500 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-2422 www.Origin.Bank

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Origin Bank-Bernice 418 Cherry Street Bernice, LA 71222 (318) 285-9077 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-Calhoun Banking Center 2995 Hwy. 80 West Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 644-2220 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-Carrie Kennedy 1800 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-4609 www.origin.bank Origin Bank-Justin Underwood 1800 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 805-2811 www.origin.bank Origin Bank-Ruston 2010 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2020 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-Ruston 301 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2003 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-Ruston 1011 Cooktown Road Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-7436 www.Origin.Bank Origin Bank-Ruston 1511 North Trenton Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-7464 www.Origin.Bank Pelican State Credit Union 4864 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 324-8320 www.pelicanstatecu.com Progressive Bank Accounts Payable P. O. Box 4053 Monroe, LA 71211-4053 (318) 651-5000 http://www.progressivebank.com Progressive Bank-Cypress St. 3421 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-6750 http://www.progressivebank.com

Beauty/Cosmetics Progressive Bank-Franklin Parish Division 301 Fair Avenue Winnsboro, LA 71295 (318) 435-7581 http://www.progressivebank.com Regions Bank of Louisiana 1900 North 18th Street Suite 150 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-8890 http://www.regionsbank.com Regions Bank-Cypress 3204 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-8200 http://www.regionsbank.com Regions Bank-N 7th 2103 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-8200 http://www.regionsbank.com Regions Bank-University 601 Sterlington Rd. Hwy. 165S Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-8200 http://www.regionsbank.com Woodforest National Bank 2701 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-7399 http://www.woodforest.com

BeauTay Hair Co. 1011 N.9th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (972) 971-7978 www.beautayhairco.com Julia Garner/Mary Kay LA (817) 723-5983 www.marykay.com/juliamundy

Blood Banks/ Blood Centers Lifeshare Blood Centers 2909 Kilpatrick Blvd.

Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 651-4415 www.lifeshare.org

Talecris Plasma Resources 3511 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-0051

Flying Tiger Brewery 506 N 2nd Street Monroe, LA 71201 www.flyingtigerbrewery.net/ King Springs 2487 Britton Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 396-1047 www.kingspringsla.com

Barber and Beauty Shops BNK Murray Ent 181Davidson Ln Monroe , LA 71203 (240) 344-3546 www.hairwegomonroe.online

Water Tree Monroe 3152 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8945 watertreemonroe.com/

Felicia's Hair with Flair Salon 312 Cedarbrook Dr Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 977-1460

Boutiques & Speciality Shops

Beauty Schools Cloyd's Beauty Schools 2514 Ferrand St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-5465 www.cloydsbeautyschools.edu

Kode Red Beautique 3112 Louisville Ave. Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 884-6736 www.koderedbeautique.com/ Palette House & Plume 1901 N. 3rd Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 654-4879 Party Time Supplies 2330 Sterlington Road, Ste. C Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 362-1338 www.partytimellc.com The Muffin Tin 1904 Glenmar Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3753 www.facebook.com/people/The-Muffin-Tin/100059272257291/

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Monroe 2332 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 600-5554

Haven 1127 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-3298

Walsworth & Company 311 Trenton West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 323-1454

Building/ Construction Material Allied Building Stores, Inc. 850 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 699-9100 www.alliedbuildingstores.com

Metal Mart 5930 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 343-3900 www.metalmarts.com

Sherwin Williams Paint Store 2310 Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-5166 www.sherwin-williams.com

Business Currency/ Trade Moxey NELA 2916 Cypress West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 545-2450 www.moxeynela.com

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Business/ Management Assistance Advantage Capital 909 Poydras Street Suite 2230 New Orleans, LA 70112 (401) 450-6393 www.advantagecap.com/ Export-Import Bank of the United States 1650 W. Virginia St., Ste 110 McKenney, TX 75069 (214) 551-4959 www.exim.gov LSBDC at University of Louisiana Monroe 401 Bayou Drive Stubbs Hall Room 250 Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1224 www.louisianasbdc.org/

Bottlers & Beverage Companies

Monroe Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 388-4900 cocacolaunited.com/locations/ monroe/

Williams Barbershop 810 MLK Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 680-2567

Herringstone's Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2680 www.herringstonesboutique.com

Trust Acadiana 110 Travis Street Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 356-3480

Mashi Epting LLC 1011 N. 9th St Monroe , LA 71201 (972) 971-7978 http://www.whoismashi.com NELA Business Incubator & Community Development Center ULM-Stubbs 204 Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1143 Williamson Consulting Group, LLC 601 North 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-3030 www.willconsultgroup.com

Car Wash Car Wash West 3111 Cypress Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-0626 www.carwashwestmonroe.com/ RocketFast Car Wash 2811 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 350-6727 www.rocketfast.com

Casinos-Riverboat/ Land Based Riverwalk Casino Hotel 1046 Warren Road Vicksburg, MS 39182 (866) 615-9125 www.riverwalkvicksburg.com

Caterers Aramark - ULM 601 Bayou Drive, Room 118 Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1980 www.aramark.net B & B Catering 11 Woodberry Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 547-5116

Thurman's Food Factory 1608 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7848 www.thurmansfoodfactory.info/

Chemicals

Mount Zion Baptist Church 211 Mt. Zion Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1041 North Monroe Baptist Church 210 Finks Hideaway Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-4730 northmonroe.com

Advancion Corporation 350 Hwy. 2 Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 665-0010 www.advancionsciences.com/about-us/

Ouachita Presbyterian Church 1802 Emerson Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 487-2730 www.ouachitapres.org

Chiropractors

The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana 722 Adams Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 680-5981

Charlese Gourmet Cooking Richwood, LA 71201

Monroe Chiropractic Clinic 1212 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-6685 www.monroechiroclinic.com/

Chef Pat Nolan Catering 125 St John St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 237-4859

Shell Family Chiropractic 3219 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-5388

GiGi's Kountry Kitchen and Katering 107 Dillingham Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (225) 223-4335 www.facebook.com/gigiskountrykitchen

Twin City Chiropractic 1117 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5029

Kona Ice of NELA, LLC 267 Jim Finley Road Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 600-5662 www.kona-ice.com

First Methodist Monroe 3900 Loop Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-7335 firstmethodistmonroe.com/

Churches

Woods and Anita Watson 3808 Woodside Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 237-3330

Clinics & Medical Groups Fast Pace Health Urgent Care 4440 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-9305 fastpacehealth.com/location/monroela-urgent-care/

Northeast LA Cancer Institute 411 Calypso Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 966-1900 http://www.cancerinstitute.com

Pinnacle Family Health 101 Crosley Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 325-1092 www.pinnaclefamily.org

The Woman's Clinic 312 Grammont St., Ste. 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4030 www.thewomansclinic.net

Coffee/ Coffee Houses CC's Coffee House 2350 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-7954 www.ccscoffee.com/

Ken's Coffee Service 1009 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 361-0035 PJ's Coffee of New Orleans (Monroe) 1809 Louisville Ave 00161 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-1220 locations.pjscoffee.com/la/monroe/ coffee-shop-la0161.html

Primary Health Services Center P.O. Box 7495 Monroe, LA 71211-7495 (318) 388-1250 www.phsccenter.org/

Collection Agencies

Resilience Recovery 801 Stubbs Ave Suite C Monroe, LA 71269 (318) 654-4075

Coast Professional, Inc. 651 Downing Pines Road West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (318) 331-4500 www.coastprofessional.com

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Communications/ Telecommunications/ Consultants Lumen 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-9000 http://www.centuryLink.com Martin Communications, Inc. 507 Stella Street West Monroe, LA 71291-4137 (318) 325-1212 www.martincommunications.net Monroe Communications, Inc. 1909 Auburn Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-6441 www.shrevecomm.net

Pelican Broadband 6402 Howell Avenue Collinston, LA 71229 (318) 874-7011 www.pelicanbb.com PhireLink Monroe, LA 71201 Sparklight 4121 Old Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 1-877-692-2253 www.sparklight.com

Computer & Internet Services/ Training/ Networking Cathey Group, LLC 8 Angelina Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 791-9708

Green Qube, Inc. 1500 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 410-9768 www.greenqube.com

Concrete Mixing/ Supplies Century Ready-Mix, LLC 3250 Armand Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-4444 www.centuryreadymix.com

Nettech 1851 Hudson Circle Monroe, LA 71201-3537 (318) 387-0001 https://www.nettech.net/ Tech Savvy, LLC 112 Professional Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 884-0844 www.techsavvy.llc Uniti Fiber 8500 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 340-0750 uniti.com

Computer Products/ Software Design

IBM 201 Century Boulevard Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 327-6400 www.ibm.com

A Plus Computer Specialists 112 Bell Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-7331

Computer Security/ Cybersecurity NerdsToGo-Monroe, LA 2332 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 252-2764 NerdsToGo.com/Monroe-LA

Unknown Cyber 314 Jefferson Street Lafayette, LA 70501 (888) 678-6992 unknowncyber.com/home

Computer Technology/Social Media Services HiTech Computers 1908 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-1800 https://www.solutionsbyhitech.com/ Infinite Technology Solutions 1500 N 19th Street Suite 16 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-4990 infinitetechs.net

D&J Construction 602 Well Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 388-2764 http://www.djcon.com G.S.M. Construction Services P.L.L.C. 309 Azalea Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (619) 577-9357 gettingsitesmanageble.com

Construction Companies

318 Construction LLC 825 Stone Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-1014

Computer Repair

Kinetix 1816 Glenmar Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 487-8200 http://kbisp.com

River City Ready Mix, LLC 602 Well Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 388-2764 http://www.rivercityrm.com

Brownstone Affordable Housing 1000 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-5215 www.thebrownstonegroup.net

Amethyst Construction, Inc. 215 Industrial Parkway West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-9909 www.amethystconstruction.com Armstrong Builders 214 Balboa Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-0667 Bentz Construction Group PO Box 2994 West Monroe, LA 71294 (318) 372-9458 Bing Bishop Construction Co., Inc. 1701 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-6635 Bradley Industrial Construction 740 HWY 82 W Hamburg, AR 71646 (870) 364-6161 bradleyindustrial.com/ Brown Builders, Inc. 1619 JIMMIE DAVIS HIGHWAY BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112 (318) 746-0211 WWW.BROWNBUILDERS.COM Brown's Roofing 1406 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 805-4624 brownsroofingla.com/

Grindstone Construction LLC 2501 Newcombe Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 718-1200 www.grindstoneconstructionllc.com

Holyfield Construction 2371 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2492 http://www.holyfield-inc.com Ideal Construction Company 803 West First Street Crossett, AR 71635 (870) 364-4185 www.idealconst.com JT Construction and Maintenance Services LLC 56 Elysian Fields Rd. Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 801-9011 JTL Construction LLC 801 Stubbs Ave Unit F Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 914-8722

Lincoln Builders 1809 North Point Ln Suite 201 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-7022 www.lincolnbuilders.com Ranger Steel Erectors 602 Grantham Avenue West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 387-9882 www.ranger-steel.com

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Shane Mock Construction 396 Springhill Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 816-1886 Southern Construction 2008 Roselawn Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 953-5011

Standard Enterprises, Inc. 3104 Breard St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-2662 www.standardenterprises.com Stewart's Helping Hands 2406 Pinehurst Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 376-7838 www.facebook.com/ people/Stewarts-Helping-Hands/100075928346898/ Traxler Construction Co. 3650 Hadley Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 388-0616 www.traxlerconstruction.com

WL Bass Construction 420 Hwy 80 E Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 355-3901

Consulting Services Edwin H. Adams 2915 Deborah Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 237-1707 disruptcomfort.com Lark Services Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 789-5297 Maven Scouts 700 University Avenue Stubbs 120 D Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 658-5363 www.mavenscouts.com/ Walsworth Consulting 312 Arlington Pl West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 614-0336

Consumer Loans Friendly Finance Service Main Office 1225 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-0465

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M E M BE RS H IP DI RECTORY Containerboard/ Paper/Pulp

Graphic Packaging Int'l 1000 Jonesboro Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 362-2000 www.graphicpkg.com

ContractorsElectrical/Plumbing/ Mechanical

Delta Specialty Contractors 203 Main Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 816-2601 PM Gate Operator Service and Install 315 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe, LA 71203 WYE Electric, Inc. 201 New Natchitoches Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 322-0145 Convenience Store-Gas/Grocery Super Save # 11 4217 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203

Cosmetic Dentistry

Arrow Dental Center 1561 Bienville Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-0381 www.arrowdentalcenter.com

Counseling ABG Professional Development Solutions 401 Bayou Drive Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 801-6564 www.abgpds.com Antwine Counseling Clinic, LLC 300 Washington Street Suite 100D Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 374-1532 www.antwinecounselingclinic.org Finding Light Therapy 1300 Hudson Lane Suite 15 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 732-0060

Finding Solace, LLC 403 N. 6th St. Suite 2 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 737-7201

Cameron, Hines & Company 104 Regency West Monroe, LA 71291-4452 (318) 323-1717

Horizon Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 2911 Cameron Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 651-9363 Louisiana Love Home for Children 1500 N. 19th Street, Ste. 13 Monroe, LA 71201 (614) 256-7544 www.louisianalove.net/

Carroll & Johnston CPA's, LLC 810 Walnut Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3880 Complete Tax and Training Software 1101 N. 9th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (855) 485-4446 www.CompleteTaxandTrainingSoftware.com

Little and Associates 805 North 31st Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-9600 Payroll Plus Inc 1900 Lamy Lane, Suite K Monroe, LA 71207 (318) 324-8814 www.payroll-plus.com

Moving Mountains Counseling 1598 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 309-1862 Pleasant Counseling and Consulting 1500 N 19th St Suite12 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-5151 The Dragonfly Harbor, Inc 206 East Reynolds Drive Ste E3 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 953-1950 www.thedragonflyharbor.org Voices of Recovery, LLC 1808 Roselawn Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-3553 www.voicesofrecovery.org/

Complete Taxes LLC 1101 N. 9th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 605-6005 www.completetaxes.net DeWitt Giger, LLP 1871 Hudson Circle Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8975 www.dewittgiger.cpa Francois' Accounting and Tax Service, LLC 513 Sunny Side Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 737-1377 www.monroeaccountant.com

Wellness Initiatives, LLC 2485 Tower Drive, Ste. 10 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 410-1555

Country ClubsSocial/Golf/Tennis

Frenchman's Bend Golf 1484 Frenchman's Bend Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-2363 www.frenchmansbend.com

CPA/Accountants/Tax Services/ Financial Planning Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP 2441 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4422

Woodard & Associates (APAC) 1904 Stubbs Avenue Suite B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-2672 woodard.cpa

Credit Unions Heard McElroy & Vestal LLC 1900 North 18th Street Ste. 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3108 www.hmvcpa.com Hulsey, Harwood, & Sheridan, LLC 1900 Roselawn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-6500 www.hhcpa.net

Bayou DeSiard Country Club 3501 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-5136 www.bayoudesiardcc.com

Silas Simmons, LLP 2120 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-4481 www.silassimmons.com

Sumit Credits LLC 330 Veterans Denham Springs, LA 70726 (225) 664-2160 www.sumitcredits.com

In-Sync Accounting 700 University Avenue Stubbs Hall Suite 218D Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 855-2409 www.in-syncaccounting.com Jamie Dendy Consulting 2356 Hwy 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 788-2099 www.jamiedendy.com JC Accounting, LLC Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-5862 www.jc-acct.com

Centric Federal Credit Union 213 Expo Circle West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 340-9656 www.mycentric.org

Centric Federal Credit Union University 710 Hwy 165N Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 340-9656 www.mycentric.org

Centric Federal Credit Union Arkansas Road 2353 Arkansas Road WestMonroe, LA 71291 (318) 340-9656 www.mycentric.org

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Centric Federal Credit Union Mortgage Center 3711 Cypress Street | Suite 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 340-9656 http://www.mycentric.org Kraftman Federal Credit Union 8737 Highway 165 N Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 538-0400 www.kraftmanfcu.com/

Monroe Telco Federal Credit Union 4705 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-4243 www.monroetelcofcu.org Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union 1420 Natchitoches Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 387-4592 www.ouachitavalleyfcu.org Pelican State Credit Union 2880 Louisville Avenue, Ste. 1 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 410-4333

Custom Framing & Gifts/Art Artistic Designs 1131 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-4233

Dance Studios/ Dance Halls Louisiana LunaChicks of NELA 1063 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 614-2722 louisianalunachicks.org

Missy Crain School of Dance Studios 710 HWY 139 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-1155 www.missycraindance.com

Dealers/ Equipment/ Repairs Bruckner Truck Sales 6500 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 387-3004 BRUCKNERTRUCK.COM

Cart Pros 1712 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 437-2278 www.cartprosonline.com/

Dentists/Dental Labs/ Dental Care

Apple Dental 3301 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 351-2292 Bayou Dental 2501 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-9303 www.smile-creator.com Caples & Robinson Orthodontics 2210 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-9655 www.caplesrobinsonortho.com Jan T. Bagwell, DDS 189 Keystone Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 665-4423 jantbagwelldds.community Justin E. Tarver, DDS 92 Lincoln Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-6006 www.tarverdental.com Lane Eddleman, DDS 2511 Broadmoor Blvd Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2013 www.eddlemandental.com

Louisiana Dental Institute 2204 Forsythe Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-9340 Monroe Endodontics 2005 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-0432 www.monroeendo.com Monroe Family Dental 2406 Duval Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 699-0101 www.monroefamilydds.com NELA Dental of Monroe 2016 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-5732 www.neladental.com Ouachita Dental + Implant Center 2608 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-0828 www.patrickmcgeedds.com Peach Tree Dental 2204 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201-3613 (318) 325-4220 www.peachtreedental.com Southern Roots Dental of Louisiana 1401 North 18th St. Suite E Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 605-2015 www.southernrootsdental.com

The Denture Center: Dr. Jeetendra Patel, DDS 1655 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 460-8663 Williams Orthodontics 1912 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 600-3040 www.kwilliamsortho.com

Department Stores Wal Mart Super Center 2701 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 324-0016 www.walmart.com Walmart Supercenter 1025 Glenwood Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 322-0127

Distributors Choice Brands Inc. 310 Powell Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-0432 Marsala Beverage 2059 Old Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-8871

Music Mountain Water 5928 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202-4001 (318) 345-5023 Tech Assurance 206 Texas Avenue Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 324-8977 www.cartridgeonwheels.com

Dry Cleaners/ Laundry Weil Cleaners 1221 N 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8428

Education Biomedical Research & Innovation Park (BRIP) ULM - Stubbs Hall 204 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 235-3765

Educator/ Consultant GEMS, LLC 8 Live Oak Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (678) 447-3354 Global Lab Training Center/ Laboratory 2107 Honor Street, C Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 803-9225 globallab88@yahoo.com

Power Tools For At Risk Youth Inc. 111 N Stanley Ave Suite B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-1356 powertools4youth.org

Watha's Wonderful World, LLC 141 Horseshoe Lake Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 647-4495 www.wathaswonderfulworld.com

Elected Officials Legislative and Congressional Staff 806 Louisa Street, Ste B Rayville, LA 71269

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser 1051 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 342-7009 www.crt.state.la.us/lt-governor/ Rep. Christopher Turner 111 N. Trenton Street, Suite A Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-5038

Rep. Francis Thompson - NELA State Representative P.O. Box 68 Delhi, LA 71232 (318) 878-9408

Rep. Jack G. McFarland NELA State Rep. P.O. Box 143 Jonesboro, LA 71251 (318) 259-4275

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Rep. Neil Riser - NELA State Representative 297 Hearn Island Drive Columbia, LA 71418 (318) 649-0977

Rep. Pat Moore - NELA State Rep. 300 Washington Street, Ste. 404 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-3014 Senator Katrina Jackson NELA State Senate 4106 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-5123 Senator Jay Morris 1408 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4270 Senator Stewart Cathey, Jr 7268 Highway 165 North, Suite 209 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 582-5524

State Attorney General Liz Murrill 1885 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 326-6079 www.aglizmurrill.com/Home

Electrical/Heating/ Industrial Copeland Electric 186 Venable Ln Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-9865

D. Scott Electric 1368 Hwy 139 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 614-9133 www.dscottelectric.com

GridSource Baton Rouge, LA 70884 (225) 752-2253 IBEW Local Union No. 446 805 North 30th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3350 www.ibew446.org/

Pattern Energy 235 DeSiard Street, Ste. 2 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-0787 patternenergy.com/projects/southern-spirit-transmission/

Energy and Fuel Systems

Twin City Electric 115 Franklin Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 323-9039

Employee Benefits Alera Group - North Louisiana 806 Brook Hollow Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 364-6289

Insurance Systems, Inc. 1811 Auburn Ave. Suite 202 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-6774 www.inssys.net

NovaSpark 710 N Post Oak Road Suite 300 Houston, TX 77024 (832) 265-9172 www.novasparkenergy.com/

Engineers/ Engineering Counsultants/ Construction

Farms Armstrong Cricket Farm 1127 Wood Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 387-6000 www.armstrongcrickets.com Donald Farms 907 Cheniere-Drew Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-2255 H2Greaux 2821 Hwy 134 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 547-5665

Employee/ Management/ Sales-Training/ Consulting

CSRS 8555 United Plaza Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (833) 523-2526 www.csrsinc.com/

Indian Village Harvest Farm 1976 Guyton Swamp Rd Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 235-3228 www.facebook.com/Indianvillagehf/

Elite Training of Louisiana 118 Monticello Ave Suite D RUSTON, LA 71270 (318) 383-4899

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, PLLC 104 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 477-0699 www.ice-eng.com

Riverview Farm & Land Company 538 Seals Place Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 366-4740

Employment/ Employment Agencies

S.E. Huey Co. 1111 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201-5735 (318) 325-1791 www.sehuey.com

Advantage Staffing 1500 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-6090 www.willstaff.net

Engineers/Surveyors Express Employment Professionals 2289 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 537-9399

iReqs, LLC 1500 N. 19th Street Suite 15 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 593-0033 www.ireqs.com

Lazenby & Associates, Inc. 2000 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-2710 www.lazenbyengr.com

Enviromental

JobSquad Staffing Solutions 207 Blanchard St., #5 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 812-0228 www.thejobsquad.com/

Manpower Staffing & Recruiting 1669 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201-6027 (318) 323-4475 www.work4manpower.com

PPM Consultants, Inc. 1600 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201-3736 (318) 323-7270 www.ppmco.com

Will Source, Inc. 1600 Stubbs Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 600-5151 www.willsourcestaffing.com

Seeker Springs 1280 Okaloosa Rd. Eros, LA 71238 (318) 249-4495 seekersprings.com

Event Planning/ Event Center Layton Properties 1133 South Grand St #5 Monroe, LA 71202 (435) 691-3271

Shipp Farms, Inc. 105 Sioux Drive West Monroe, LA 71291-8176 (318) 343-7297 kshipp49@gmail.com

Fiberoptic Communications Conterra Networks 1761 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 789-2855 www.conterra.com Delta Fiber 161 Richland Place Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 381-8831 SkyRider Communications 308 Pine St West Monroe, LA 71291 (800) 536-7035

Financial Planning/ Advisors Argent Advisor, Inc. 1609 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201-5629 (318) 324-8000

Bezou Financial Planning Group 1818 Avenue of America Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 381-2201 www.bezoufinancial.com/

Booth Wealth Management 1861 Hudson Circle Monroe, LA 71201-3537 (318) 812-1078 www.lpl.com/bfg

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Booth Wealth Management Kendall Thamm 1861 Hudson Circle Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-1078

Candor Wealth Partners 2485 Tower Drive, Suite 7 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-2590 www.candorwealth.com Graham, Bordelon, Golson & Gilbert, Inc 2401 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-7157 H Investments 1904 Island Dr. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-7669 Lewis and Miller Personal Wealth Advisors 1888 Hudson Circle Ste. 3 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-8150 www.lewismillerllc.com Merrill Lynch - Emily Morris 1809 Glenmar Avenue Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 329-3062 fa.ml.com/louisiana/monroe/prestridge_sunsin_group/ Mustard Seed Wealth Management 1908 Roselawn Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 692-6796 www.msfwm.com NELA Equity Group LLC 1220 N. 18th St, Ste. 200 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 801-4344 Northwestern Mutual 10201 PARK ROWE AVE APPT 4220 BATON ROUGE, LA 70810 (318) 376-3346 Oglesby Financial Group-Money Concepts 2443 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1366 www.moneyconcepts.com/doglesby Pelican Wealth Management 1900 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 600-3010 www.pecanwealth.org Raymond James & Associates 1900 North 18th Street, Ste. 700 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-1120 www.raymondjames.com

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Summit Financial Wealth Advisors 1890 Hudson Circle, Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3752 www.summit-financial.com Wells Fargo Advisors 2407 Broadmoor Blvd.

Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-6575 www.wellsfargoadvisors.com Yarbrough Capital Advisors 2485 Tower Drive Unit 8 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 415-6830 www.yarbroughcap.com/

Fire Safety Services Fire Tech Systems Inc. 2905 evangeline Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 807-2230 www.firetechsystems.com Moore Fire Extinguisher Service 2400 S. Grand St Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-8039 Norred Fire Systems, LLC 321 N 2nd St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-1134 www.norredfire.com

Flea Markets/Swap Meets/Trade Bayou Trade Days 7980 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 805-2022 www.bayoutradedays.com

Flooring-Acoustical Ceilings-Coverings Dupuy Flooring & Acoustical Inc. 108 Melvyn Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-1737 www.jedupuy.com

Holton Flooring & Interiors LLC 2806 Kilpatrick Blvd.

Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 789-8384 www.Holton-Flooring.com

Otwell Flooring 610 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 242-1003

Florist/Supplies Brooks Florist 5320 DeSiard St. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-3025 www.brooksfloral.com

Petals & Pearls 3181 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 605-3503 monroepetalsandpearls.com

Sanders Wholesale Florist Inc. of Monroe 217 South 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-6841

Food-Stores/ Vending/Retail Brookshire Grocery Co. 4701 Central Avenue Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 324-5200 www.brookshires.com Brookshire's 4070 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-3300 Brookshire's 7920 Desiard St Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-2680 Brookshire's 1801 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-9991 Brookshire's 3426 Cypress St #16 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-7090 Eskamoe's Frozen Custard 2800 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-5799 www.eskamoes.com Freeze Dried Bayou Bites 5500 Cypress St Suite 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 372-0547 freezedriedbayoubites.com Kenrice Pac, LLC 610 Wilmot Hwy Mer Rouge, LA 71261 (318) 647-5744 Louisiana Tom's Vending 3211 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-0390 Mac's Fresh Market 520 Lincoln Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-3949 Mac's Fresh Market 1427 Winnsboro Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 387-9899

Mac's Fresh Market 1530 Arkansas Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-1506 Mac's Fresh Market 1065 Cheniere Drew Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-8484 Mac's Fresh Market 3300 Forsythe Avenue, Ste. B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 324-9232 www.macsfreshmarket.com Super One Foods 2810 Louisville Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2237 Super One Foods 2907 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 322-8665 Walmart Neighborhood Market 5251 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 267-3500 Walmart Neighborhood Market 2400 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 267-3000 Walmart Neighborhood Market-N. 18th St. 1840 McKeen Place Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 267-3616 www.walmart.com Walmart Neighborhood Market-ULM 4430 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 267-3608 www.walmart.com

Funeral Homes Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1200 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-9611 www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Mulhearn Funeral Homes, LLC. 2308 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71210-0077 (318) 323-0505 www.mulhearfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery 623 Highway 80 East Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-1511

Furniture Skent N Dent Furniture 200 N 4th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3000

Sleepy Hollow Furniture 900 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4520 sleepyhollowfurniture.com

Woodstock 1806 N. 3rd St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 340-9830 www,woodstockmonroe.com

Furniture/ Appliances Ivan Smith Furniture & Appliance Louisville 2932 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1900

Ivan Smith Furniture & AppliancePecanland 3591 Pecanland Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 410-9122

Glass

Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. 1312 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-0777 www.acmeglassandmirror.com Port City Glass/Paint Company 607 North 17th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-8227 www.portcityglassmonroe.com/

Government/ Government Affairs City of Bastrop P.O. Box 431 Bastrop, LA 71221 (318) 283-0250 City of Grambling 127 King Street Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 247-6120 City of Mangham P.O. Box 94 Mangham, LA 71259 (318) 248-2170 City of Monroe P. O. Box 123 Monroe, LA 71210 (318) 329-2310 www.ci.monroe.la.us

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City of Ruston Office of the Mayor P.O. Box 2069 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 251-8621 City of Tallulah 204 N. Cedar Street Tallulah, LA 71282 (318) 574-0964 www.tallulah-la.gov City of West Monroe 2305 N. Seventh Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-2600 www.cityofwestmonroe.la.gov Colfax C of C Grant Parish P. O. Box 32 Colfax, LA 71417 (318) 627-2211 www.grantcoc.com Department of the Treasury 900 North 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 342-0010 www.latreasury.com Dept of Agriculture & Forestry P. O. Box 631 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0631 (225) 952-8100 Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries 2000 Quail Drive PO Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 765-2800 www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commission Dept. of Transporation & Developement P. O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 (225) 379-1259 www.dotd.louisiana.gov Division of Administration 1201 N 3rd Street, Ste 7210 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 342-7000 www.doa.la.gov/ FBI 300 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 Kay Kellogg Katz 2905 Lamy Circle Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7728 LA Workforce Commission 24 Accent Dr Suite 151 Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 362-3414 www.laworks.net LED Louisiana Economic Development 617 North Third Street 11th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (318) 547-0941 www.opportunitylouisiana.com

Louisiana Secretary of State 8585 Archives Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 922-2880 www.sos.la.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Ouachita Parish Fire Department 1000 New Natchitoches Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 325-1621 ouachitafire.org/

Louisiana Workforce Commission Office/Workforce Development 1908 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-5111 www.laworks.net

Ouachita Parish Police Jury 100 Bry Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-1340 www.oppj.org

Monroe City Council P.O. Box 123 Monroe, LA 71210 (318) 329-2252 Monroe Housing Authority 300 Harrison Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-1500 www.monroehousing.com

Ouachita Parish Port Commission 101 Valley Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 998-1271 Ouachita Parish School Board 1600 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 432-5000 www.opsb.net

Office of Rural Development Monroe, LA 71201 (225) 506-4681 gov.louisiana.gov/page/rural-dev Office of the Governor P. O. Box 94004 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004 (225) 342-7015 gov.louisiana.gov/ Ouachita Parish Clerk Of Court 301 South Grand Room 104 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-1444

Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office 400 St. John Street Suite 109 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-1238 www.opso.net Senator Jay Morris 1408 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4270

Senator Stewart Cathey, Jr 7268 Highway 165 North, Suite 209 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 582-5524 Stephanie Smith, Ouachita Parish Assessor 300 St. John Street, Room 103 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-1300 The Picard Group 309 Settlers Trace Blvd Suite 200 Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 298-6024 Town of Downsville P.O. Box 42 Downsville, LA 71234 (318) 982-5344 Town of Farmerville P.O. Box 427 Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-9242 Town of Olla P. O. Box 223 Olla, LA 71465 (318) 495-5151 Town of Rayville P. O. Box 878 Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 728-2011 Town of Richwood 2710 Martin Luther King Drive Richwood, LA 71202 (318) 325-4328

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Town of Sterlington 503 Hwy 2 Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 665-2157 www.townofsterlington.com Town of Winnsboro 3814 Front Street Winnsboro, LA 71295 (318) 435-9087 Union Parish Chamber of Com. P. O. Box 67 Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-3947 www.unionparish.org Vidalia C of C Concordia Parish 1401 Carter Street Vidalia, LA 71373 (318) 336-5206 www.vidaliala.com/chamber WDB - 83 Monroe, LA 71201

Grants Consultants Living Well Foundation 3711 Cypress Street Suite 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-5066 www.livingwellfoundation.net

Grocery Stores Now Save #7 Tiger Market 1800 Forsythe Avenue, Ste. A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-0788

Hardware Tyner-Petrus Co. Inc. 3000 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3788

Health & Fitness Clubs/Nutritional Products/Personal Trainers Body Goals Studio Inc. 1501 Arkansas Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-4761 www.bodygoalsstudioinc.com Fit for Life 2399 Ferrand St. Ste. A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 267-8029 www.fit4life318.com

Monroe Athletic Club 3801 Chauvin Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-2352 www.monroeathleticclub.com

Health & Natural Foods Fiesta On Eighteenth 1211 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-8446 www.fiestanutritionctr.com

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Randall's Captain Avery Seafood and Specialty Meats 2607 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2278 www.randallsfinemeats@ comcast.net

Health-Maintenance/ Diagnostics Alli Management Solutions 101 Catalpa Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-7600 www.allimso.com

Care Solutions 509 North 2nd St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-0036 www.angelministriesinc.org

CommuniHealth Services Monroe Community Health Center 1825 N 18th Street Monroe, LA 71221 (318) 322-7999 www.communihealth.org

Complete Cardiovascular Center 1100 North 18th Street, Ste. 100 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-9900

Family Eye Care 3000 Forsythe Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-2020 www.familyeyecare.net

Healthpoint Center, LLC 1818 Avenue of America Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-2700

Helping Hands Pediatric Day Health Center, LLC 409 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1930 www.helpinghandspdhc.net

Lawrence Danna MD 108 Contempo Avenue West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 388-4994

Louisiana Accident & Injury Care / Ervexia Occupational Medicine 403 N. 6th. Street Suites 8 & 9 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 303-6142 www.laaccidentinjury.com

M3 Physio 1401 N 18th St STE D Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-1887 m3physio.com

Northeast Imaging 1703 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 372-8362

Paraclete Health Solutions 1401 Hudson Lane ste. 205 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-9055

Premier Health Urgent Care 1201 Oliver Road, Ste. 100 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-0700 www.UrgentCareOpportunities.com

Scott Equipment Company, L.L.C 1000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-4160

Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment 3018 Harvester Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-9269 www.scottpowerline.com

HMO/PPO/ Managed Care Reliant Healthcare 1004 N 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (877) 354-2688

Snell's Orthotics & Prosthetics 211 Hall Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3126 www.snellsoandp.com

TNT Stem Cell 506 N. 31st Street, Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5411 tntstemcell.com

Heating/AC 318 Heat & Air 825 Stone Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 376-2881 Gilley's Heating & Cooling, LLC 2100 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 325-3250 www.gilleysac.com Southern Air 708 North 30th Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-6723

Heavy Equipment/Sales & Rental

Northeast LA Physician Hospital Organization 1900 North 18th St., Ste 703 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7358 www.nelapho.com

Home Health/ Home Care AlphaCare Home Health, Inc. 1859 Avenue of America, # 5 Ste. A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-7097 Americare Home Care Services 1812 Glenmar Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-1101

Gardens of Georgia Tucker 405 Stubbs Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-0040 www.thegardenssatgeorgiatucker.com Guidance Personal Care 1204 Stubbs Ave Ste C Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5633 www.guidancebhs.com

Bayou Kubota 2110 Center Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 388-4750 kubotaofmonroe.com

Lagniappe Homecare Northern 2310 Commons Ct, Ste 2W Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-2730 www.lagniappehomecare.com

JTB Rentals Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 506-1753

Precision Care Givers 1401 Hudson Ln Ste. 139 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 651-0086 www.precisioncaregivers.com

Louisiana Machinery 2201 Ticheli Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-1345

St. Francis Medical Center Home Health 1107 Hudson Lane, Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 327-4500 www.lahealthcaregroup.com

Home Improvements

Level Tech Foundation & Concrete Repair 400 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe , LA 71203 (318) 557-8767 leveltechlifting.com

Monroe Overhead Doors 315 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe , LA 71203 (318) 322-6139

Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC 2408 Broadmoor Blvd.

Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 410-0002

Ochsner LSU Health Monroe 4864 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 330-7000 www.ochsnerlsuhs.org

Hospice Care Elara Caring Hospice 300 Washington Street, Ste. 303 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-0049 elara.com/

Heart of Hospice 1816 Glenmar Avenue Ste. 2 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-9300 lhcgroup.com/locations/heartof-hospice-monroe/

Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care 1101 Hudson Ln Suite D Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2235 lhcgroup.com

Hospitals Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe 6198 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 396-5600 www.chghospitals.com

Freedom Behavioral Hospital 4402 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 966-4686

G.B. Cooley Services 211 North 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 396-6300 gbc.la/

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Glenwood Regional Medical Center 503 McMillan Road West Monroe, LA 71291-5327 (318) 329-4200 www.glenwoodregional.org

St. Francis Medical Center 309 Jackson St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 966-4000 www.stfran.com

St. Francis North Hospital 3421 Medical Park Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 966-4370 www.stpatrickshospital.net

Hotels/Motels/ Bed & Breakfast Southern Hospitality Services 2440 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-7241

Comfort Suites 1401 Martin Luther King Dr. Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 410-1005 www.comfortsuitesmonroe. com

Hampton Inn and Suites of Monroe 5100 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 343-6910 www.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn West Monroe 601 Mane Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 938-2800 www.hamptin-inn-westmonroe-mluwe Home2 Suites - West Monroe 500 Mane Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 322-8000 www.home2suitesmonroe@ home2suitesbyhilton.com InterMountain Renovations 2440 Tower Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-7700

TownePlace Suites 4949 Pecanland Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-7277 www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mluts-towneplace-suitesmonroe/overview/

WaterView Casino & Hotel 3990 Washington Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 630-4308 www.waterviewcasino.com

Wingate Inn 228 Blanchard Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-7395

WoodSpring Suites 230 Blanchard Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 582-1610 www.woodspring.com

Individuals Allen Lenard/Cardinal North & CN Defense Monroe, LA 71201 (337) 842-6573

Days Inn 5650 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 345-2220

Barbara Thomas 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-5551

Fairfield Inn & Suites 606 Mane Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 582-1160

Bernard Sager P.O. Box 14796 Monroe, LA 71207 (318) 340-9817

Christian Specks 700 University Ave Stubbs Hall 207 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 807-8430 Dante Ferrand Sr. & Dr. Lula Johnson-Ferrand 425 East Frenchman Bend Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 350-9841 Deborah and William Mahan 3005 West Deborah Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-1364 Jay C. Dopson Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1234 Judge Frederick D. Jones 301 S Grand Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-4344 Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency 68190 Hwy 190 Service Road Covington, LA 70433 (337) 207-1396 Norene Smith Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 914-1883 Ray Armstrong P.O. Box 4043 Monroe, LA 71211 (318) 387-8730 Reynaldo Yatco 3346 Deborah Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-2457 Rodney Alexander Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 243-7810 Sue Nicholson 2907 Bramble Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 (318) 807-4015 U.S. Senator John Kennedy - Hannah Livingston 1651 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-1489

Industrial Cleaning/ Laundry/Supplies

SERVPRO of Monroe and West Monroe 825 Stone Avenue Monroe, Louisiana 71201 (318) 345-5121

Industrial Manufacturing Custom Equipment Design, Inc. 1057 Hwy 80 East Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-2222

James Machine Works 1521 Adams Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-6104 www.jmwinc.net/

Insurance 65 Alive 2109 Trenton Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 680-0853 65alive.org/

Acrisure 2483 Tower Drive Suite 5 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-3536 Ashton Smith Insurance Agency LLC 100 Northpark Dr. Monroe , LA 71203 (318) 343-3582 www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/ASHTONSMITH

Associated Resources Management, Inc. 1101 North 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-1650

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana 130 DeSiard Street, Suite 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-0900 www.vhpla.com Brad Bell 401 Walnut St, Suite 4 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 614-4638

Community Financial Insurance Center, LLC 2201 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3904 www.communityfinancialinsurance.com Farm Bureau 2100 Forsythe Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1344 Forth Insurance 2301 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-0030 forthinsurance.com

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Peggy Sullivan, Agent 1810 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201-6117

Bus: 318-807-2886 www.peggy807auto.com

State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) Bloomington, IL

Serving Northeast Louisiana and South Arkansas Personal and Business Banking Full-Service Mortage Department

Forth Insurance 2200 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-1472 Forthinsurance.com Gallagher Insurance: Risk Management & Consulting and Benefit Services 2003 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2999 www.ajg.com Galligan Insurance 1812 Glenmar Ave., Ste. B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-2184 www.galliganins.com Goosehead Insurance Tommie Boatner 201 Century Village Ste. 235 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 516-8690

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Goosehead Insurance-Neill Roshto 201 Victory Blvd Suite 200 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 582-2042

State Farm Greg Manley 3000 Armand Connector Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-0521

Insurance Solutions 1413 Frenchman's Bend Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 381-1584

State Farm-Paulen Luttgeharm 2116 Forsythe Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2450 www.statefarm.com

Juana ''Jo'' Forbes Corporate Benefit Plans 1150 Hwy 2 Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 388-4870 Kathy Nola - The Squire Group 2102 Pope Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 202-0218 www.squiregrouplife.com

LA Insurance Services 2814 Trenton Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1711 www.louins.com McGriff Insurance Services 1900 N 18th Street ste 210 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-3065 New York Life - Caleb Johnson Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau Insurance 2100 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1344

The Capstone Group 1500 North 19th Street Suite 14 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-9524 www.thecapstone.net The Hogan Agency 2411 N 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-1212 www.hoganagencyinc.com/

Bailey's Cleaning Service 710 Matthew Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 372-0464 baileyscleaningservice.net/?utm_ source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Tonore's Wine Cellar 801 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4100 www.tonorewine.com

Geaux Jo Enterprises 88 Lakeview Park Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 737-9325

Jani-King Of Monroe 300 Washington St. Suite 304 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-0090

ServiceMaster Action Cleaning 2000 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201-6343 (318) 325-6400

Tom Deal 300 Washington St., Suite 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-2455

Randy Smith Jewelers 2108 Justice Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-6032 randysmithjewelers.com

Wade Gunter - AFLAC 2916 Cypress Street Suite 3 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 450-9939 aflac.com

Chandler Land & Site Service Inc 219 Austin Oaks Circle West Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-6008

ShawNuff Green, LLC 4631 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 417-6760

Interior Decorators/ Designers

Reliable Life 2932 Renwick St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-9082

Magnolia James Interiors PO Box 189 Fairbanks, LA 71240 (318) 680-4915

Robbins Insurance Group 4056 S Jackson El Dorado, AR 71730 (870) 314-2824 robbinsgroup.us

Revival Design & Consign 300 Walnut Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-8191 www.facebook.com/revivaldesignandconsign/ Strickland Interiors 249 Davis Lake Dr. Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 282-0911 StricklandInteriors.com

Jewelers

Landscaping

In House Interiors 2108 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-2163 www.inhouse-interiors.com

State Farm - Ron Bush 8815 Hwy 165 North Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-4663 www.facebook.com/RonBushCares/

Liquor/Wine Shops

The Washam Agency Inc 2225 Justice St, Ste D Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-4068 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100088853763597

Peoples Health 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 2500 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 849-4500 www.peopleshealth.com

State - Farm Peggy Sullivan 1810 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-2886

Janitorial

Legislators LA State Representative 204 North 3rd St. Suite A West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4130 LA State Senator P. O. Box 2122 Monroe, LA 71201 (800) 508-5572 Michael Echols State Representative 300 Washington Street Suite 203 Monroe, LA 71201 Representative Adrian Fisher 4951 Central Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 556-7001 State Senator Glen Womack 119 Pine Street, Ste. B Harrisonburg, LA 71340 (318) 452-0481

Loan Services First South Farm Credit 1896 Hudson Circle, Ste. 7 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-8309 www.firstsouthland.com

Locksmith/Lock Shops

Mid South Extrusion 2015 Jackson Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 322-7239 www.msefilms.com

A-1 Key & Lock, LLC 704 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 325-2259 www.a1keyandlock.net

Jack's Lock Shop 601 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-4180

Neighbors, LLC 131 Frost Commercial Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 397-1124 www.neighborscookies.com

Lumber

Marketing/Marketing Research

Russell-Moore Lumber Company 3116 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-3164

Malls/Shopping Centers

Pecanland Mall 4700 Millhaven Road, Suite 2000 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-4794 www.pecanlandmall.com/en.html

Manufacturing

Drax 1500 North 19th, Suite 501 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 376-4885 www.draxbiomass.com Euroboard Enterprises, Inc. 2909 Cameron Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-5780 www.boxboardsupply.com

Graphic Packaging-Monroe Operations 430 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 582-4660 www.graphicpkg.com

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Luv n' Care 3030 Aurora Avenue 2nd Floor Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 338-3100

Sol's Pipe & Steel Yard, Inc. 4951 Transport Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-2242

High Tide Rise 1209 Fairfield Dr Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 608-0958 Host Support P.O. Box 1493 West Monroe, LA 71294 (318) 953-1518 gethostsupport.com SnapMe Creative Agency 311 Natchitoches St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 200-0043 snapmecreative.com

Media Prodcuction Antley Productions 1600 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 372-6120 www.antleyproductions.com Media/Outlaying Media 411 North 4th Street Monroe, LA 71201

Medical Management Services Allegiance Health Management 2400 Forsythe Ave. ste. 3 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 503-8036 www.ahmgt.com

Medical-Equipment/ Prosthesis/Sales/ Waste Disposal Transportation

Midsouth Medical Inc. 3209 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-0411 www.midsouthmedinc.com Snell's Orthotics & Prosthetics 211 Hall Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3126 www.snellsoandp.com Storm Medical 1007 Norris Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-4319

Men & Women Clothing & Accessories Blush by Elle 8823 Highway 165 North Suite 4 Monroe, La 71203 (318) 355-8244 www.blushbyelle.com Boot Barn 4209 Pecanland Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 338-0099

Men's Clothing Ron Alexander, Inc. 1615 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-4409

Mini Storage Facilities Dixie Self Storage 203 Blazier Estate Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 325-8789 Iron Storage 5658 US-165 Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 668-4766 ironstorage.com/locations/louisiana/ monroe/

Eagle Bank Mortgage 2020 Tower Drive, Ste. 102 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 460-7727 www.eaglebank.com Movement Mortgage, LLC 2485 Tower Drive, Ste 9 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-0007 www.movement.com/katie.hodge

Moving and Storage Will Stor, LLC 405 Pine Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 605-3201

Museums/Arts/Zoo

Mortgage Loan Companies Assurance Financial Group 1215 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 812-0022 www.lendtheway.com Chase Home Finance 780 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 432-6587 www.chase.com/personal/mortgage

Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum 323 Walnut Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-9611 www.nelcm.org The Chennault Aviation & Military Museum 701 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 362-5540 www.chennaultmuseum.org

Music Entertainment Tracks Music Shop 131 Art Alley Monroe, Louisiana 71201 (318) 692-7884 www.tracksmusicshop.com

Musical Instrument Retail Sales Emy-Lou Biedenharn Foundation/ Biedenharn Museum and Gardens 2000 Riverside Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-3202 bmuseum.org NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum 1051 Chenault Park Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 342-8889

Matt's Music, Inc. 3235 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-3628 www.mattsmusic4u.com

Network Services, Copiers, Printers, Document Mgmt.

Moebiz 2318 Armand Connector Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4600 www.moebiz.biz

Sharp Electronics 100 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645 (615) 400-3163 sharpusa.com

Newspapers/ Magazines/Trade Papers The Ouachita Citizen 1400 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-0602 www.ouachitacitizen.com

Non-Profit Organizations/ Associations Delta Veterans, Inc P.O. Box 3074 West Monroe, LA 71294 deltavets.org/

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Healthy Kids Soceity Monroe, LA 71201 healthykidssociety.org/

Sterlington Business Alliance 1811 Auburn Ave. Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201

Nursing Homes/ Assisted Living Gardens of Somerset 340 Lonewa Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 329-4000 www.gardensofsomerset.com/ Ouachita Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation 7950 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 737-1117 Paramount Healthcare Consultants 1905 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 812-2140 paramounthcla.com

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Center 2301 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-3426 www.cantexcc.com

Office Space Rental Avery Suites, LLC 601 North 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 605-3201

Office Supplies/ Office Equipment & Furniture

Daily Press 2300 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-4588 Daily Press 2899 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 329-9595 Daily Press 1115 Garrett Rd. Monroe, LA 3 (318) 605-2378

Barak Shrine Temple 6620 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 345-2511 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064691646489

Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana 3105 DeSoto St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-6795 www.hbanela.com

North Delta Regional Planning & Development 3000 Kilpatrick Blvd Ste. 100 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-2572

Caldwell Parish Industrial Brd P. O. Box 1261 Columbia, LA 71418

Junior League of Monroe 2811 Cameron Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-3236 www.jrleaguemonroe.com

Northeast Louisiana Arts Council 118 Cotton Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-6754 www.nelaarts.org

Life Choices 2007 Roselawn Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2200

NOVA 1900 North 18th Street, Ste. 201 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-1923 www.novanela.org

Catholic Charities of North Louisiana 3208 Concordia Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-5198 www.ccnla.org

Daily Press 2710 N 7th St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 605-3156

Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-8775 www.childrenscoalition.org

Evans Oil Co., Inc. 8450 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-1502 www.citgo.com

Christopher Youth Center 205 Smith Avenue Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-5556 www.teen-help.net

Love's Travel Stops 335 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 816-7101 www.loves.com Perry & Sons 2506 Ticheli Rd Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7162 www.perryandsonsinc.com

Optical/Optometrist Louisiana Eye and Laser Center 1310 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 487-2020 www.louisianaeyeandlaser.com

Organizations/ Associations

Ouachita Green 700 Downing Pines Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 355-5622 www.ouachitagreen.org Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association 2003 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201

Easter Seals Louisiana, Inc 1103 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (504) 523-7325 www.laeasterseals.com

Louisiana Purchase Council, Scouting America 2405 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4634 www.louisianapurchasecouncil.org

Elizabeth Sharp Ministries 4207 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 235-7709

Macaroni KID Monroe-West Monroe 1500 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 516-7126 monroela.macaronikid.com/

Foodbank of Northeast LA 4600 Central Ave P. O. Box 5048 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-3567 www.fbnela.org

OfficeLinx 107 Melvyn Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-1951 www.shopofficelinx.com

Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines To The Gulf Council 1720 Kaliste Saloon, Ste. C-1 Lafayette, LA 70508 (800) 960-2093 www.gslpg.org

May She Outreach 1011 N. 9th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 538-4761 www.maysheoutreach.org

Alzheimer's Association LA Chapter 831 Kings Highway Suite 120 Shreveport, LA 71104 318) 209-7382 www.alz.org/la

RJ Young 105 Pine Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 338-0537

Goodwill Industries of N. LA 801 N. 31st Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 343-4933 www.goodwillnla.org

Arco - A Community Resource 3101 Mercedes Dr. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7817 www.arcomonroe.org

Grow NELA 100 Centurylink Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 206-5289 www.grownela.com

Monroe West Monroe Business & Professional Women P. O. Box 15046 Monroe, LA 71207 (318) 348-1681 www.bpwmonroewestmonroe.org

Ascent 502 North 2nd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 654-4245 www.ascentlife.org

Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana 2816 Deborah Drive St. Alban's Church Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-8003 hfhnl.org

Oil & Gas

Central Oil & Supply Corp.

2300 Booth Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2602

Morehouse Economic Development Corporation 101 S Franklin, Suite A Bastrop, LA 71220 (318) 283-4000 morehouseedc.org Mt. Pleasant CDC, Inc. 105 Bernice Dr. Monroe, LA 71201-7621 (318) 323-3632 www.mtpleasantcdc.org

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Progressive Community Economic Development Corporation 2700 Rosedale Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-3629 Renewal, Inc. 513 Sunnyside Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 387-0686 www.renewalinc.org Rolling Hills Ministries 5339 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-8500 www.rollinghillsministries.com

ACE Development of NELA 3109 Fort Miro Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 732-9704

Edge Office Products 600 Monrovia Drive Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9154

Ouachita Parish Port Commission 101 Valley Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 998-1271

Ruth’s House Resource Center 2905 Cameron Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 953-0133 Serving With A Purpose 101 Slack St. Unit 3 West Monroe, LA 75291 (469) 739-8491 www.servingwithapurpose.org The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana 500 Evergreen Street West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 (318) 323-5368 www.bgcofnl.org/

The Center for Children & Families, Inc. 622 Riverside Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-0945 standforhope.org

The Salvation Army 105 Hart Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-1755 www.salvationarmyalm.org/monroe

Orkin Pest Control 709 North 32nd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-9450 www.orkin.com

The Wellspring 1515 Jackson St. Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-1505 wellspringofnela.org

Redd Pest Control of Monroe, LLC 1009 North 6th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-6073

ULM Foundation 4400 Bon Aire Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 342-3636 www.ulm.edu/foundation

United Way of Northeast Louisiana 1201 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201-6005 (318) 325-3869 unitedwaynela.org Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 1499 Hwy 594 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 345-4185 www.facebook.com/VFWPost1809/

Other 1994-95 Leadership 2000 Class 300 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3461 1995-96 Leadership 2000 Class 300 Washington St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3461 1996-97 Leadership Ouachita 300 Washington St., Ste. 104 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3461

Painting Contractors Brown's Painting, LLC 1406 royal ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 805-4624 NELA Striping LLC 307 W 17th St Mer Rouge, LA 71261 (318) 348-1962

Paper

Bancroft Bag, Inc. 425 Bancroft Blvd.

West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 387-2550 www.bancroftbag.com Bayou State Packaging 800 Pine Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-0430

Pest Control Services J & J Exterminating Co. 910 North 29th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 267-7310 www.jjext.com

Pets/Pet Supplies/Tropical Fish/ Aquariums

Sit, Stay and Play 2410 Duval Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-4153 www.facebook.com/sitstayandplaymonroe/ SOS Pets of Ouachita P.O. Box 2991 West Monroe, LA 71294 (318) 436-4767 www.sospetsofouachita.org Wags To Whiskers 2004 Roselawn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-2399

Pharmacies Live Oak Pharmacy 2123 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 692-2426 Parkway Pharmacy South 1666 Richwood Rd #1, Ste. 2 Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 734-0046 www.parkway-pharmacy.com/

Photography Patty Stewart Photography 2025 Hicks Street West Monroe, LA 71291-7421 (318) 396-5312 www.pattystewartphoto.com

Physicians & Surgeons/Medical Clinics David L. Barnes, M.D. 3400 Medical Park Dr., Ste.C Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 325-6078 Derma MediQ 1705 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-1060 www.dermamediq.com FYZICAL THERAPY & BALANCE CTRS 5000 Forsythe Bypass Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-7050 Gastroenterology Clinic, APMC 611 Grammont St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-2634 www.gastromds.com Louisiana MOHS Skin & Surgery Center 2408 Duval Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 516-2611 www.lamohs.com

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Rejuvime Medical 2571 Tower Dr Suite 13 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 516-1516 www.rejuvimemedical.com

Pipeline Services

EPC 411 Camp Road West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 750-2011 weareepc.com

Plastic Manufacturing

Berry Global 4611 Central Ave. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 855-1053 www.berryglobal.com/en/ Sawyer Industrial Plastics, Inc. 100 Enterprise Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 325-4376 www.sawyerplastics.com

Plumbing All Plumbing 24/7, Inc. 605 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 503-8127 www.allservice247.com Coburn's Supply 1300 Natchitoches Street West Monroe, LA 71291-3749 (318) 323-5454 www.coburns.com Kelly Plumbing, Inc. 809 North 8th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-5116 www.kplumbing.com

Printers/Advertising Specialties/Mailings Associated Business Printing, Inc. 1118 Natchitoches Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 325-2664 Cooley Printers, LLC 1100 Stubbs Ave., Ste. A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-7541 www.cooleyprinters.com

Public Relations & Communications

Emprint Moran Printing 2830 Breard Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-1725 www.emprint.com Peregrine Corporation 504 North 17th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4788 www.peregrinesolutions.com Sir Speedy 1825 Avenue of America Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2679 www.sirspeedy.com

Property Management Tower Place of Monroe 1500 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-4063 www.towerplacemonroe.com Copeland Powerwashing Pros LLC 614 McCain Drive Monroe , LA 71203 (318) 450-8128

Egret Landing 6899 Egret Landing Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-2492 www.egretlandingmonroe.com

InterMountain Management 2390 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-5561 www.immhotels.com Muey Property Management 66 W. Elmwood Drive Unit A Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 914-2556 www.mpmmonroe.com Premier Plaza 1900 North 18th St., Ste.400 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 361-0347 Reneau Properties 300 Washington Street, Suite 106 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-5304 reneauproperties.com Sunquest Properties, Inc. 2812 Armand Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-3735 www.sunquestproperties.com

Annmarie Sartor 107 Country Club Rd Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 801-0046

Great Minds Agency 1109 Hudson Lane Suite C Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 791-2048 greatminds.agency

Image Associates 103 Oak Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 914-0942

Radio StationPublicity & Advertising Red Peach Live! 99.3 500 North Monroe Street Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5000 www.z1075fm.com

Real Estate Amanda Meza, Realtor - THLT Realty 200 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 341-0735 AmandaMeza.OnlyHomes.com Andrea Brown - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 664-8130 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/andrea-brown/ aid-P00200000FxgSM0rKQut5dE8r00XpOK46lbnHHcB Ashley Hubenthal - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-8282 Bayou Rentals of NELA Sterlington, LA 71280 (318) 366-8932 Brian Bendily @ John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-2077 www.exploremonroe.com Brooke Brown - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 376-4476 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/brooke-brown/ aid-P00200000FDdsGwsbtdd59kbyYxugetMGqaN9TxO

Cara Sampognaro - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 381-0385 Caroline Scott - John Rea Realty 2406 Destrehan Dr Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-1429 Cathy Hannibal - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 557-5771 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/cathy-hannibal/ aid-P00200000FDdsnTrTQ1E7oiPhk6fyOb57z7K1a3S Charleston Industrial Park 810 Mansfield Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 376-9221 Chasity Albritton - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 355-0431 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/chasity-albritton/ aid-P00200000FDdsJ5ZlwaHrSlHac95xKFtb6M9COWL Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-0007 www.cbgroupone.com Craig Morris - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 381-6683 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/craig-morris/ aid-P00200000FDdsi3hKUxIHht75DFY5lzXbuhaHigc DB Real Estate - Julie Hansen 1501 N 19th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-7301 DB Real Estate, Inc. 1501 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8351 www.dbrealestateinc.com DSLD Homes 7660 Pecue Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (844) 767-2713 Duvall & Company LLC 1900 North 19th Street, Ste. 405 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 600-5642 soldbyduvall.com

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Hannah Williams Realty-John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (972) 998-0141 hannahwilliams.johnrearealty.com Howard Properties, LP 102 Yellowood Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 680-9141 Ileta Rutherford - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-6091 Isaac White Realty Inc. 317 Latham Lane Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 651-0609 www.isaacwhiterealty.com J Ranch Properties 107 Contempo Ave STE 1 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 551-9265 J. Graham Gault Real Estate Appraiser & Consultant 2210 Justice Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 324-8574 www.grahamgault.com

John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-0941 www.johnrearealty.com Judy Bennett - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 537-1528 Keller Williams - Rachel Verucchi 1390 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 235-5602 Keller Williams Parishwide Partners 1390 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-7653 Kelley Oakley - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 373-8277 Lauren Creekmore, Realtor 200 Breard St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 217-1111

Laurie Payne - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 348-3754 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/laurie-payne/ aid-P00200000GMyymrEbAhrr1h0EINNcEye2amw0rB9 Lesli Thomas - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 267-6371 Lily Mann, Realtor-Century 21 United 325 Northwood Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 366-6377 Lisa Govan Realty 1401 Hudson Ln Ste. 310 Monroe, LA 71201 (870) 315-9742 lisagovan.viewmonroehomes.com Mark Phelps - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 237-5153 markphelps.johnrearealty.com/ Melissa Evans - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 789-7875 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/melissa-evans/ aid-P00200000FDdsF5sP3U7sDwQi7PQFoW3EiKsKDy9

Mike Graham Real Estate 1300 Hudson Ln Suite 2 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 801-0950 www.mikegrahamrealestate.com Moore Investments of LA., LLC P. O. Box 4947 Monroe, LA 71211 (318) 348-3721

NAI Faulk & Foster Real Estate 1811 Auburn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-4666 www.naifaulkandfoster.com NELA Association of Realtors 1010 Stubbs Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-6800 www.nelarealtors.com Patti Morris - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 547-2153 pattimorris.johnrearealty.com/ Real Family Properties Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 547-8969

Rispoli Properties 211 S 1ST STREET WEST MONROE, LA 71291 (318) 388-3123 Rona Stapleton - John Rea Realty 1901 Royal Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-0914 Royal Plaza 1819 Royal Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-3846 Sonia Ingle - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 884-7460 www.coldwellbanker.com/ find-agents?name=sonia%20ingle Stacy Clark - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 512-5783 www.coldwellbanker.com/la/ west-monroe/agents/stacy-clark/ aid-P00200000GBNsaHIzj36tLDMvMZcoWGxItYc5Ahs Strauss Interests 1900 North 18th Street, Suite 104 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2000

Susan Simoneaux - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 381-6914 www.coldwellbanker.com/ la/west-monroe/agents/susan-simoneaux/aid-P00200000FDdsrKiMhioKMw1PR20FznvyMZA75jJ Tri State Properties, LLC 1900 North 18th Street, Suite 407 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 348-5813 www.MonroeCommercial.com Vanguard Realty - Jackie Guillot 218 Vanguard Realty West Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-2925

Real Estate Developer Brandy Bell - Coldwell Banker Group One Realty 2120 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 801-9921 brandybellsells.com

Echo Build LLC 1203 DeSiard St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 366-7370

J & M Properties 2551 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2420

Jax Development, Inc. 2613 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 355-9999

Sampco PO Box 69 Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 366-4746

Woods Family Estates 1412 South 2nd Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 405-3278

Recreation Vehicles/ Equipment

3B Outdoor Equipment, Inc. 2528 Ferrand St. Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 855-3219 Clay's RV Center, Inc 207 Franklin Drive West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 329-9201 www.claysrv.com Warhawk Harley-Davidson 6200 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 343-1650 www.warhawkhd.com/

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Rehabilitation Clinics/Hospitals/ Sports Rehab

Bayou Bowl 100 Horseshoe Lake Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 325-2062 www.bayoubowl.com

BHG of Monroe 1910 Ruffin Dr Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 340-9596 www.bhgrecovery.com/locations/ monroe

Catalyst Gymnastics 7595 Hwy 165 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 680-8905

La Purchase Gardens and Zoo P. O. Box 155 Monroe, LA 71210-0155 (318) 329-2400 www.ci.monroe.la.us/departments/ zoo

Mojoy Studio 106 Summer Lane West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 884-8334 www.mojoystudio.com

North Delta Ramble 2812 Armand Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 376-0753

Spartan Adventure Park 2257 Louisiville Ave Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 460-8160 www.spartanadventurepark.com/ Strauss Theatre Center 1300 Lamy Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-6681 strausstc.com Strauss Youth Academy of the Arts 1300 Lamy Ln Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-7922 The Hub Music Hall, LLC 201 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 537-0101 West Monroe Sports & Events 875 Constitution Dr West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 381-6358

Recycling Lagniappe Grease Recycling 134 Keller St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 538-3074 www.lagreaserecycling.com/

Building Futures Pediatric Therapy 1605 Stubbs Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8414 Johnson Physical Therapy 4276 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 369-1650 www.johnsonptla.com

Rentals-Party/ Equipment Dansby's Taylor Rental Center L.L.C. 2102 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-0600 www.taylorrental.com H&E Equipment Services 900 Delta Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 692-4800 www.he-equipment.com/locations/ monroe-la Ram Rent-All, Inc. 3117 Concordia Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1310 ramrent-all.com/

Restaurants/Clubs

Prosper Therapy and Feeding Solutions 1900 Auburn Ave Suite F/G Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 373-6324 sites.google.com/view/prospertherapyla/home Rayville Recovery 307 Hayes Street Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 728-5488 Second Chances Addiction Recovery Center 161 Comeaux Rd Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 303-5500 Thrive Pediatric Therapy 4624 Cypress Street Suite 8 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 654-7439 thrivepediatricstherapy.com/

Remodeling & Renovations Arma Group 33 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 (844) 717-2762 arma.solar/ Key Millwork & Supply Co, LLC 4200 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 387-9995 www.keymillwork.com River Ridge Renovations, LLC 1900 North 18th Street, ste. 601 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 600-3139 www.riverridgerenos.com

BBQ Pit 8825 Hwy 165 N Suite 4 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 598-8017

Bojangles Monroe 2305 Louisville Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-7199 locations.bojangles.com/la/monroe/2401-louisville-ave.html

Captain D's 1800 North 18th Street Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 325-6391

Catahoula's 5321 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-5500 catahoulas318.com

Catfish Cabin 1400 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7353 www.facebook.com/pages/category/ Seafood-Restaurant/Catfish-Cabin-108267169215212/

Catfish Charlies 2329 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 807-7070 www.catfishcharlies.biz

Chicken Salad Chick Monroe 1191 Lamy Lane Suite 7 Monroe , LA 71201 (318) 322-4425

Coney Island Connection 2635 N 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 789-8729 www.facebook.com/coneyislandconnection/

Cormier's Inc. 1205 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-0414

Danken Trail Bar-B-Q, Inc. 7712 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-0773

Delta Biscuit Company 2252 Tower Drive, Ste. 101 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 692-3300 www.deltabiscuit.com

Doe's Eat Place of Monroe 300 Washington Street, Ste. 108 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-7169 doesmonroe.com/

Fasta Pasta 1191 Lamy Lane #5 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5383

Fieldhouse 1510 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 342-9662

Flying Heart Brewing 2 Pub - West Monroe 204 Commerce Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 367-0888 flyingheartbrewing.com

Fontenot's Cajun Way/Monroe 436 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-4928

Genusa's Italian Restaurant 815 Park Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-3083 m.facebook.com/genusas/

Jay Pappa's 2538 Riverlanding Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 582-5333

Johnny's Pizza House - Arkansas Rd. 100 Arkansas Road West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 323-0518 johnnysph.com/

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Johnny's Pizza House - Calhoun 1322 US-80 Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 644-2203 johnnysph.com/

Johnny's Pizza House - Desiard 3501 Desiard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 343-2222

Johnny's Pizza House - HWY 139 1126 LA-139 Monroe, LA 71203

Johnny's Pizza House - Jonesboro Rd. 1200 Jonesboro Rd West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 322-9888 johnnysph.com/

Johnny's Pizza House - N. 18th 1600 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-8668

Johnny's Pizza House - Old Sterlington 3001 Old Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 343-2992

Johnny's Pizza House - S. 2nd 801 South 2nd Street Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-4458

Johnny's Pizza House - Sterlington 8611 US-165 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-1458 johnnysph.com/

Johnny's Pizza House - Wallace Rd. 102 Wallace Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-5120 johnnysph.com/

Johnny's Pizza House - Warren Drive 809 Warren Dr. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-1346

Johnny's Pizza House, Inc. 100 Arkansas Road West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 323-0518 www.johnnysph.com

Kravins Restaurant 705 Winnsboro Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 801-9911

Little Caesars 1800 Forsythe, Ste. B Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-1212

Little Caesars 2916 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-0244

Little Caesars 5400 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 816-4132

Lotus Club 130 DeSiard Street, Suite 901 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-8550

Magic Grill II 1210 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 605-3246

McDonald's 1614 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-0515

McDonald's 1616 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 387-5546

McDonald's 1406 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-3872

McDonald's 4095 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 327-5523

McDonald's 8023 Desiard Hwy Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-2147

McDonald's 201 Bridge St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-2879

McDonald's 202 Thomas Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 388-2227

McDonald's 150 Well Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-4543

McDonald's Restaurant 455 Industrial Pkwy West Monroe, LA 71291-9185 (318) 396-4846

Monroe's 1301 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-2653

Newk's Eatery 2320 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-8484 www.newks.com Parlor 5 428 Desiard street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 732-4399

Raising Cane's 4700 Millhaven Rd52 Suite 1052 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 361-5181

Raising Cane's 206 Thomas Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 322-3118

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 2761 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (225) 383-7400 www.raisingcanes.com

Rebel Dining dba Newk's Eatery 811 Splane Drive West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 512-0225 www.newks.com

Revival Pizza Co 8707 Hwy 165 N. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 245-5135 www.revivalpizzacompany.com

Salad Station 1827 Avenue of America Monroe, Louisiana 71201 (318) 407-2535 thesaladstation.com

Sonic Drive-In 1541 N 18th St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-7704

Sonic Drive-In 520 Lincoln Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-5738

Sonic Drive-In 3183236259 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-6259

Taco Bandido 2127 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 547-2500

Taste of India 1809 Roselawn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 651-8999 www.tasteofindiamonroe.com The Cookout 5120 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 855-8224 www.facebook.com/thecookout318/

The Fat Pelican 1810 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 537-9030

Trapp's Restaurant 113 S. Riverfront St West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 267-4947

Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant 1 Olive Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-1340 www.warehousen01restaurant.com

WaterFront Grill 5201 DeSiard Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-0064 www.waterfrontgrill.com

Wendy's 1013 North 18th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8695 www.wendys.com

Wendy's - DeSiard St. 7818 DeSiard Street Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 342-9150 www.wendys.com

Wendy's - MLK Jr. Dr. 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 323-7485 www.wendys.com

Wendy's - Sterlington Rd. 1004 Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-6108 www.wendys.com

Whiskey Row 207 Olive Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 372-2307

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Retail Sporting Goods Tyner-Petrus Co. Inc. 3000 Breard Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3788

Roofing Contractors

Brown's Roofing 2107 Jasmine St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 235-7299 Golden Roofing LLC 4206 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 355-6300 Harness Roofing Inc 102 Enterprise St West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 376-3826 NELA Roofing 901 North 4th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-1999

Sales Allegiance Ag & Turf LLC 2787 NEW MONROE RD BASTROP, LA 71220 (318) 974-6045

ONYX Advertising, LLC Serving Monroe Regional Airport Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 459-9586 www.onyxmediaworks.com

Salons and Spas Aveda Posh Salon 202 North Park Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 348-3498 jamiemccartygossgenius.com Massage Envy Spa 4429 Pecanland Mall Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 651-9902 www.massageenvy.com Spa Nouvelle, LLC 1813 Roselawn Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-4949 www.spanouvelle.com/ Warmth and Wellness 506 N31st st 3 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-0033 warmthandwellness.glossgenius. com/

Schools/Universities/ Colleges Grambling State University P.O. Drawer 607 Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 247-3811 www.gram.edu INK - Innovative Network of Knowledge 420 Wheelis St. West Monroe, LA 71929 (855) 742-5010 www.exploreink.org

Jesus the Good Shepherd School 900 Good Shepherd Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-8569 www.jesusgoodshepherd.org LA Delta Community College - SGA 7500 Millhaven Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-9000 www.ladelta.edu Louisiana Delta Community College 7500 Millhaven Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-9000 www.ladelta.edu McCann School of Business and Technology 2319 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2889 www.mccann.edu

Unitech Training Academy 111 Crosley Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 651-8003 www.UnitechTA.edu

University of Louisiana at Monroe 700 University Ave. Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1010 www.ulm.edu University of Louisiana-Monroe Athletic Department Malone Stadium Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-5360 www.ulmwarhawks.com

VCOM-Louisiana 4408 Bon Aire Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 342-7101 www.vcom.edu

Security Systems/ Retail Security Sales Automated Alarm Co 210 Kansas Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-2378 www.automatedalarm.com Storm Security 1007 Norris Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-0084

Monroe City Schools 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-0601 www.mcschools.net

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Ouachita Parish School Board 1600 North 7th Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 432-5000 www.opsb.net St. Frederick High School 3300 Westminster Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-9636 www.stfrederickhigh.org ULM College of Business & Social Sciences 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209 (318) 342-1100 www.ulm.edu

Hideaway Self Storage 4130 Old Sterlington Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-8055 www.hideawayselfstorage.com

Shoe Sales/Shoe & Boot Repair Fleet Feet Monroe 1866 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-3146 www.fleetfeetmonroe.com

Signs/Banners Rapid Signs 120 West Railroad Avenue Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2133

Sign GypsiesTwin Cities 1819 Royal Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 547-3881 signgypsies.com

Signs Now 1512 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-8990 www.signsnow.com/monroela

Solar Companies Solar & Air Supply 3100 Breard Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-7777

Specialty Shops American Mattress Outlet LLC 2200 N 7th St. Ste A West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 366-5565 Baskin Robbins 2600 Forsythe Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 737-7800 www.baskinrobbins.com/en

Battery Pros, LLC 1710 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 816-5144 www.batteryprosonline.com Louisiana Pecan Shelling Co 1077 US 80 East Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-0077 louisianapecanshelling.com/ QuesTECH Spectrum 2123 Justice Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-4922 www.daystarspectrum.com The Good Daze 111 Art Alley Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 732-9248 www.thegooddaze.com The Paper Market 1818 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 537-9721 Total Filter Solutions 501 North 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201-6245 (318) 855-3326 www.totalfiltersolutions.com

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Sporting Goods/ Sports Training/ Sports Teams Blue Bikes 94 Lincoln Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 307-0794

D-BAT Monroe 2511 Washington St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 699-3228

H. Mickel Sports 2106 Forsythe Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2375

Perkin Hockey Group 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expy Monroe, LA 71201 (727) 410-0783

Steel-Fabricators & Shelving

Lexicon Inc. dba Steel Fabricators of Monroe, LLC 2101 Booth Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-9426 www.lexicon-inc.com

Stock Brokers/ Investment Counselors New York Life - Wynn Lawrence 300 Washington Street, Ste. 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-2402

Swimming Pool Contractors Azure Pools & Spas 4330 Hwy 165 N Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 345-2525 www.azurepoolsofla.com

TelephoneServices & Equipment

AT&T 2770 Louisville Ave Ste 3 Monroe, LA 71201 (800) 288-2020 www.att.com

Television/Radio Stations 90.3 KEDM Public Radio Sandel Hall 319 4020 Northeast Drive Monroe, LA 71209-8214 (318) 342-5556 www.kedm.org KJLO K-104 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 www.kjlo.com KJMG MAJIC 97 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 www.majic97.com KLIP LA105-FM 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 www.la105.com KMLB-AM 540 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 www.kmlb.com KOUS FM 96.3 2252 Tower Drive, Suite 108-203 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 570-4941 www.kouslive.com KRVV 100.1 The Beat 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 Stephens Media Group 1500 North 19th Street, Ste. 403 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-3922 www.monroeradio.com The Radio People 1109 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-2323 www.radiopeople.com

Television/ Cable 90.3 KEDM Public Radio Sandel Hall 319 4020 Northeast Drive Monroe, LA 71209-8214 (318) 342-5556 www.kedm.org

KNOE/KAQY/KNOE Television 1400 Oliver Road Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8888 www.knoe.com KTVE/KARD 200 Pavilion Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 323-1972 www.myarklamiss.com

Title Companies CMN Title and Acquisitions LLC 2003 Roselawn Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 805-4824 www.cmnlandservices.com

Express OMV, LLC 2831 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (855) 250-3496 www.expressomv.com

Monroe Auto Tag & Title, LLC 1612 Garrett Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 355-3899 offices.omv.la.gov/details.html?office=600 NELA Title Company 2551 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-4304

Tourist Attractions Bayou Bowl 100 Horseshoe Lake Road Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 325-2062 www.bayoubowl.com

Toys A & H Games 2235 Louisville Avenue Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 957-5002 monroe.ah.games/ Toys for Tots {Northeast} 676 Hwy 3252, St. Joseph, LA 71366 St. Joseph, LA 71366 (318) 719-2906 st-joseph-la.toysfortots.org

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Transport Trailer Sales and Repair SOUTHERN STATES UTILITY TRAILER SALES INC. 7460 Frontage Rd Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 324-8990 www.ssutility.com

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Consolidated Grain & Barge 1900 N. 19th Street Ste. 612 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 816-7000 www.cgbgrain.com/ Mayo Tours, Inc. 516 Martin Street West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 325-4581 www.mayotours.com Ouachita Terminals, Inc. 101 Valley Road West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 998-1271 www.ouachitaterminals.com

Tree Service Kirkland Kutters 1900 N. 19th Street, Ste 404 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 732-0273 A CHURCH PLANT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

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M E M B E RS H IP DI RECTORY Trophies & Plaques All Star Trophies and Awards, Inc. 700 North 3rd Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-7741 all-star-trophies-awards-inc.business. site/

Unique Trophies & Awards, Inc. 1000 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 322-2444 uniquetrophies.net/

Uniforms UniFirst Corporation 3840 Industrial Cir Bossier City, LA 71112 (318) 752-3600 www.unifirst.com

Utilities

Atmos Energy-Louisiana 800 Delta Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (888) 286-6700 www.atmosenergy.com

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Entergy Solutions 1200 Brickyard Lane Suite 202 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 993-4365 www.entergy-louisiana.com/energy-efficiency-program/

O'Nealgas, Inc. 703 North 5th Street Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 768-2511 www.onealgas.com Town & Country Service Co. 4315 Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 323-3183

Veterinarians Little Veterinary Services, LLC 707 Louisiana 139 Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 600-4651 drlauralittle.com

McClendon Veterinary Clinic 1806 Roselawn Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 812-1825

Premier Pet Emergency Clinic 2024 Forsythe Ave Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-4011 www.premierpetemergency.com

Waste Hauling & Disposal

Wealth Management

Junkyard Dogs Junk Removal LLC 298 Defreese Rd West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 538-1050 www.jydjunk.com

Vines Capital Management, LLC 1896 Hudson Circle, Ste. 3 Monroe, Louisiana 71201 (318) 450-4664 www.vinescapital.com/

Wholesalers

Premier Dumpster Rental and Hauling Serving Northeast Louisiana, (318) 418-4556 www.premierdumpsterrentalandhauling.com R2 Rentals 4919 Construction Ave Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 570-8823 www.r2rents.com/ Waste Connections Monroe Hauling and White Oaks Landfill 632 Meadowlark Drive Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 343-4628 www.wasteconnectionsofla.com

Ed's Supply Company 1327 East Block Street El Dorado, AR 71201 (870) 863-0370 www.edssupply.com Sam's Club 5400 I-20 Frontage Road Monroe, LA 71202 (318) 345-5615 www.samsclub.com Southern Beverage Company 2400 Newcombe Street, Suite A Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 355-9595

Wholesalers/ Retailers

Carlstedt's LLC 1507 Siddon St Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-0080

Choice Brands Inc. 310 Powell Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-0432

Robertson Produce, Inc. 101 Horseshoe Lake Rd Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-5647 www.RobertsonProduce.net

Windows, Cabinets, & Appliances Smith Blind & Awning 411 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 323-2640

Window World of Monroe 2103 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 969-1243 www.windowworldmonroe.com

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