Verizon Kicks Off Wireless Technology Innovation Awards in Southeast Louisiana Small and Mid-Sized Businesses to Compete for $10,000 Prize for Innovative Use of Wireless Technology Starting April 1, Verizon Wireless will begin accepting entries for its 2013 Wireless Technology Innovation Awards for small and mid-sized businesses located in Southeast Louisiana. The company ... Read More
Jefferson Businesses Earn State Awards
(Metairie, La) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected four Jefferson Parish-based businesses as Louisiana Small Business Champion Award winners. One winner, Betsie Gambel received the top award in a five state region in her category. The awards highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners from all 50 states and U.S. ... Read More
Meet Our Small Business Champions: Betsie Gambel
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
Meet Our Small Business Champions: D. Mauricio Diaz
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
Meet Our Small Business Champions: Justin Hartenstein
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
