Baton Rouge metropolitan area

New Criminal Justice Data Tool Brings Transparency to East Baton Rouge Parish

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new criminal justice data tool – Commons – has launched with data from the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish District Attorney's Office. The data dashboard, created by the non-profit organization Measures for Justice, in partnership with the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, makes accurate, local criminal justice data available to the East Baton Rouge Parish public and tracks policy goals set by the D.A.'s office and community leaders.

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  • EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new criminal justice data tool – Commons – has launched with data from the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish District Attorney's Office.
  • The data dashboard, created by the non-profit organization Measures for Justice , in partnership with the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, makes accurate, local criminal justice data available to the East Baton Rouge Parish public and tracks policy goals set by the D.A.
  • By opening up access to our criminal justice data, we are taking a significant step towards ensuring a fair and equitable system for all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish," said Hillar C. Moore III, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney.
  • East Baton Rouge Parish is part of a larger network of counties across the country implementing Commons as a way to bring data transparency to the local criminal justice system.

EFCU Financial Announces New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EFCU Financial is pleased to announce the selection of Tom Kuslikis as the Credit Union's new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EFCU Financial is pleased to announce the selection of Tom Kuslikis as the Credit Union's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Kuslikis has spent the last ten years with the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), most recently as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • When asked about his new position, Tom said, "I am thrilled to have been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of EFCU Financial.
  • Tom is the latest CEO in EFCU Financials' 88 Years of operation, succeeding Tyler Grodi, who served as Chief Executive Officer for the past 11 years.

Sotheby's International Realty Expands in Louisiana

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced that HomeServices Southern Properties has joined the network and will now operate as Crescent Sotheby's International Realty.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty has announced that HomeServices Southern Properties has joined the network and will now operate as Crescent Sotheby's International Realty.
  • We look forward to supporting Kyle and the entire Crescent Sotheby's International Realty team as we further expand our presence in the state of Louisiana."
  • The affiliate network is operated by Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC, and the company owned brokerages are operated by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
  • Both Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC and Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy Sign Agreement for 92 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Fidelis New Energy, LLC (Fidelis) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Fidelis Grn Fuels GigaSystem at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

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  • JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Fidelis New Energy, LLC (Fidelis) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Fidelis Grn Fuels GigaSystem at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
  • JetBlue is proud of our work to champion a more sustainable aviation industry and fly regularly using SAF today.
  • Carbon Negative SAF accelerates the goals of aviation industry participants genuinely committed to decarbonization like JetBlue in a pragmatic and timely manner.
  • Bengt Jarlsjo, Fidelis Co-Founder and COO added, The aviation industry continues to increase its demand for SAF with JetBlue leading the way.

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announces that Jonas Fontenot, Ph.D., M.B.A, will begin serving as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2023. Fontenot currently serves as chief operating officer and the Dr. Charles M. Smith chief of physics. The transition is the culmination of a succession plan adopted by the Board to succeed Todd Stevens, the Cancer Center's longtime CEO. Stevens will transition his time to concentrate on strategic business development and growth opportunities to advance Mary Bird Perkins' mission across its regional network. "Managing the largest cancer care organization in the state requires a thoughtful and orderly succession planning process," said Tom Meek, M.D., past Board chair, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. "We built the foundation of today's announcement almost a decade ago and I am certain that Dr. Fontenot is the absolute right choice to lead Mary Bird Perkins into the future."

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  • "Managing the largest cancer care organization in the state requires a thoughtful and orderly succession planning process," said Tom Meek, M.D., past Board chair, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Dr. Jonas Fontenot will begin serving as Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center President and CEO in January.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is planning a series of events to celebrate Mary Bird Perkins' progress during Stevens tenure as CEO.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a regional cancer care organization that has been fighting cancer for more than 50 years.

Yokogawa Selected by Grön Fuels as Preferred Supplier of Technology, Equipment, and Services for North America's Largest Renewable Fuels Complex

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Yokogawa selected as automation technology, equipment, services supplier for N.America's largest renewable fuels complex

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  • Yokogawa selected as automation technology, equipment, services supplier for N.America's largest renewable fuels complex
    A subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy, LLC (Fidelis), Grn Fuels will develop and operate a 65,000 barrel per day sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) GigaSystemplant serving global offtake customers in need of low carbon transportation fuels.
  • The integrated use of proven technologies will enable carbon negative renewable fuel production.
  • Kevin McMillen, president and CEO of Yokogawa Corporation of America, added, "The Grn Fuels GigaSystem is perfectly aligned with Yokogawa's sustainability goals and business direction.
  • Fidelis New Energy is an energy transition company driving decarbonization through investments in renewable fuels, low carbon intensity products, and carbon capture & sequestration.

University of Phoenix Alumna Bridget Kaigler Named One of Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2021 in Global Recognition by Ignition

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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University of Phoenix celebrates the recognition of its alumna Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA, CMA, MBA, as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2021, a global award supported by Ignition , the worlds first client engagement and commerce platform for the professional services industry.

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  • University of Phoenix celebrates the recognition of its alumna Bridget Kaigler, CPA, CGMA, CMA, MBA, as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2021, a global award supported by Ignition , the worlds first client engagement and commerce platform for the professional services industry.
  • Eight different countries are represented by the Top 50 Women in Accounting, award; Kaigler is one of 16 leaders from the U.S.
    My accounting degree helped launch the beginning of a series of accomplishments and milestones that led to this recognition, states Kaigler.
  • This award is special because it honors both my own accomplishments as well as my commitment to advancing the diversity of the industry.
  • University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world.

Koch Engineered Solutions and Fidelis New Energy, LLC Announce Execution of Definitive EPC Agreement for ~1 Billion Gallon Grön Fuels Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Fuels Facility

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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HOUSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koch Engineered Solutions announces that its affiliate company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD), has executed a definitive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreement with Fidelis New Energy, LLC for the primary renewable fuels processing facility (the "Grön Facility") as well as the related infrastructure required to support the GigaSystem™ carbon negative renewable fuels facility.  The multi-billion-dollar Grön Facility involved substantial design and engineering work to support a definitive EPC agreement with price and schedule certainty as well as performance guarantees that allow for non-recourse project financing.

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  • The GigaSystem site is unparalleled for feedstock supply and renewable fuels delivery globally via rail, water, road, and refined product pipelines.
  • To optimize the use of this logistical advantage, the facility will include industry leading feedstock processing capabilities across all feedstock types, including emerging feedstocks.
  • "OPD is excited to be moving forward with the Fidelis team on this world class renewable fuels project.
  • Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) delivers superior value in developing, integrating and applying innovative technical and service solutions for industrial value chains.

Holcim expands ready-mix footprint in US

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Toufic Tabbara, Region Head North America: This acquisition expands our footprint in the dynamic Baton Rouge market, confirming our focus on growth in North America.

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  • Toufic Tabbara, Region Head North America: This acquisition expands our footprint in the dynamic Baton Rouge market, confirming our focus on growth in North America.
  • I warmly welcome all Cajun employees into the Holcim family and look forward to unleashing our next era of growth together.
  • Holcim is the company behind some of the worlds most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim, Lafarge and Malarkey Roofing Products.
  • Holcim does not undertake to provide updates of these forward-looking statements.

Latter & Blum Debuts zavvie-Powered Program for Sellers, Buyers and Renters

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the number of new homes for sale hit an all-time low, local homeowners ready to sell — and home shoppers prepared to buy — are looking to new ways to maximize their opportunities in today's highly competitive real estate market.

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  • Multiple innovative options are available to sellers, buyers, and renters, according to Latter & Blum, the largest independent real estate company in Louisiana and the Gulf South.
  • To help these consumers better understand their options, Latter & Blum is launching Latter & Blum Select powered by zavvie.
  • Latter & Blum Select allows renters, buyers and sellers to see "all their choices," Conway added.
  • Conway also explained that Latter & Blum Select features a new program for renters that helps them become homeowners faster.