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Every dollar of the STEDF budget generated $105 for St. Tammany. Our organization’s economic impact amounted to $88 million and 634 new jobs for the year. - Brenda Bertus, CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF), which just released its 2015 annual report. To view the complete report, visit stedf.org.
LSU Part of $90 Million Deal A technology invented by faculty at LSU Health New Orleans recently became part of an acquisition deal by global pharmaceutical company Allergan. In early January, Allergan acquired Anterios, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, which licensed an LSU Health-patented technology in 2008 for the use of topical botulinum toxin to treat or prevent acne created by Drs. Ann Tilton, Dana Suskind and Mary Caire. In consideration for the license, LSU Health New Orleans received a mix of equity and royalties, and may potentially receive milestone payments.
LHBA Announces 2015 Winners
LOCAL Home Depots Hiring Hundreds In preparation for spring, its busiest selling season, The Home Depot plans to hire 525 associates in New Orleans and more than 80,000 nationwide. Available positions vary by store, and college students, retirees and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Winners of the 2015 Louisiana Home Builders Association awards were announced on January 7. Included among them were Builder of the Year, Greg Manuel, Associate of the Year, Penni Aulds and Hall of Fame recipient, Dennis Smith. Michael LeCorgne received the Mike Penn Distinguished Service Award and Steve Wobbema was named Remodeler of the Year. Winners from Shreveport and New Orleans were also announced for the 2nd Annual Remodeling Excellence Awards. For a full list of winners, visit LHBA.org.