2013 SBA Region VI (AR, LA, OK, NM, TX) Women in Business Champion of the Year With more than 25 years of experience in public relations, Betsie Gambel is one of the most respected public relations professionals in the Greater New Orleans Area. Betsie has extensive experience in all aspects of PR including media, community and government relations; special events; crisis ... Read More

2013 Louisiana Minority Small Business Champion of the Year D. Mauricio Diaz arrived in New Orleans from Honduras in 1969.  He proudly states that he received his green card and social security card on a Friday and started work on a Monday. In his first years in the United States, he worked as a wiper in the merchant marines where he sailed on a vessel delivering ... Read More

2013 Louisiana Small Business Exporter of the Year A true example of entrepreneurship, Mr. Hartenstein grew his business with almost zero capital out of his garage, to one of the fastest growing private companies in America. Started as a small e-commerce website for automotive aftermarket parts and accessories sold on eBay, AAC Enterprises, LLC now ships specialized ... Read More

2013 Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year Vince Gremillion’s journey as an owner of one of the leading IT service companies started over 30 years ago when he became interested in electronics while at East Jefferson High School.  After graduating in 1979, he started taking classes at local trade schools for electronics. His education landed him a job with a local ... Read More