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LSU Research Team Exploring the Future of the Construction Industry

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Led by LSU Construction Management Assistant Professor Amir Jafari, the research group will work over the next year to determine how construction skills on Earth could and would translate to working on a planetary body other than our own.

Key Points: 
  • Led by LSU Construction Management Assistant Professor Amir Jafari, the research group will work over the next year to determine how construction skills on Earth could and would translate to working on a planetary body other than our own.
  • The vision of becoming an interplanetary species requires the construction industry to face an unprecedented challenge, extraterrestrial construction.
  • Accordingly, the role of construction workers in future extraterrestrial projects will be significantly different from the current practice on Earth.
  • The LSU research team will first workwith the help of its collaborators at NASAto gain a better understanding of what transferable skills are needed for a future extraterrestrial workforce.

Digital Driver's License Application LA Wallet Surpasses 1.5 million Users

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first mobile driver's license platform has over 1.5 million users as of October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first mobile driver's license platform has over 1.5 million users as of October 2022.
  • LA Wallet was the first legal digital driver's license app in the United States and was developed by Louisiana-based software development firm, Envoc .
  • "While LA Wallet has always offered Louisiana residents a legal, digital identification credential, HB54 makes LA Wallet an equivalent credential to a physical license or ID as passed in Louisiana's 2020 Second Extraordinary Session."
  • "Many states are looking for a proven and trusted path to launching a digital driver's license," says Sara Kelley, the project manager for LA Wallet at Envoc.

H&E Equipment Services Announces 2022 Third Quarter Earnings and Conference Call Date

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) today announced that it will release its 2022 third quarter financial results before the market on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) today announced that it will release its 2022 third quarter financial results before the market on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
  • The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00a.m.
  • The live broadcast of H&E Equipment Services quarterly conference call will be available online at www.he-equipment.com on October 27, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and will continue to be available for 30 days.
  • Founded in 1961, H&E Equipment Services Inc. is one of the largest rental equipment companies in the nation.

Amedisys Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss these results at 11:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss these results at 11:00 a.m.
  • Amedisys, Inc. is a leading healthcare at home Company delivering personalized home health, hospice, personal care and high-acuity care services.
  • More than 3,000 hospitals and 90,000 physicians nationwide have chosen Amedisys as a partner in post-acute care.
  • Founded in 1982, headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA with an executive office in Nashville, TN, Amedisys is a publicly held company.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced that it is scheduled to release third quarter 2022 earnings after market close on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced that it is scheduled to release third quarter 2022 earnings after market close on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
  • Executive management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. CDT.
  • Interested parties may attend the call by dialing toll-free 1-800-715-9871 (North America only), conference ID 3389208, or asking for the Business First Bancshares conference call.
  • Commercial banking services include commercial loans, letters of credit, working capital lines, equipment financing and treasury management services.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, announced today an underwritten public offering of2,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, announced today an underwritten public offering of2,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.00 per share.
  • The net proceeds to Business First from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $46,750,000.
  • Davidson & Co., Hovde Group, LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Piper Sandler & Co. are serving as co-managers for the offering.
  • Business First expects to close the offering, subject to customary conditions, on or about October 17, 2022.

BoomNation Rolls Out Enhanced Version of its Popular Skilled Workforce App

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new and popular mobile app community known as LinkedIn for the skilled worker, releases its version 2.0. BoomNation recently rolled out the new version of its app with a more user-friendly experience and new features and capabilities. The app community is known for connecting tradespeople with employers who are looking for a better way to engage with and hire qualified skilled workers, share content and enhance project communications.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The new and popular mobile app community known as LinkedIn for the skilled worker, releases its version 2.0.
  • BoomNation recently rolled out the new version of its app with a more user-friendly experience and new features and capabilities.
  • With thousands of skilled workers and employers already using the app, BoomNation is continuing to utilize its technology platform to modernize and optimize the workforce recruitment and project communications process between job seekers, hiring managers and project managers.
  • BoomNation is modernizing and optimizing the blue-collar workforce recruitment process by creating an unprecedented bridge of communication between the employer and the skilled worker.

Pod Pack International, a LongueVue Capital Portfolio Company, Completes Combination with Joe's Garage Coffee

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Friday, October 7, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pod Pack International ("Pod Pack"), a portfolio company of LongueVue Capital ("LVC") and leading manufacturer of innovative single-serve coffee and tea solutions, is pleased to announce its successful combination with Joe's Garage Coffee ("Joe's Garage").

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Pod Pack International ("Pod Pack"), a portfolio company of LongueVue Capital ("LVC") and leading manufacturer of innovative single-serve coffee and tea solutions, is pleased to announce its successful combination with Joe's Garage Coffee ("Joe's Garage").
  • "We are thrilled to announce this transformational combination of Pod Pack and Joe's Garage," commented Marion Gray, CEO of Pod Pack.
  • "Pod Pack has long admired Joe's Garage as a clear leader in private label and co-packaging for the specialty coffee space.
  • "We are honored to support the combination of Joe's Garage and Pod Pack," added Max Vorhoff, Principal of LVC.

City Wide Facility Solutions Expands Into South Louisiana

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions, the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, continues its growth with the announcement of the opening of its first location in the state of Louisiana. The new office will serve over 40 parishes across the entirety of Southern Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • Entrepreneur John Ellen, chief operating officer, has partnered with Darren Frerking, president of City Wide Facility Solutions in Houston, to open this South Louisiana office at 4021 WE Heck Court, Suite F1 in Baton Rouge on October 1.
  • Ellen originally joined City Wide Facility Solutions as director of operations before deciding to open his own location.
  • For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions in South Louisiana and the services it manages, please visit https://southlouisiana.gocitywide.com / or call (225) 300-6131.
  • Founded in 1961, City Wide Facility Solutions is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions for every client.

Lamar Advertising Company to Release Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 Operating Results

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Monday, October 3, 2022

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) will release its third quarter ended September 30, 2022 earnings report before the market opens on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) will release its third quarter ended September 30, 2022 earnings report before the market opens on Friday, November 4, 2022.
  • Lamar will host a conference call on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (Central time) to discuss the Companys results and answer questions relating to company operations.
  • Instructions for dialing into Lamars conference call are provided below: