Tag: Louisiana Business
Skyhawks Sports Honors Skyhawks-SuperTots Sports Colorado as its 2024 Franchise of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Skyhawks Sports, a Stack Sports company, is proud to announce Skyhawks-SuperTots Sports Colorado, owned by Karl and Tori Makela, has been awarded the 2024 Skyhawks-SuperTots Franchise of the Year Award. The Makela's, who have been Franchise Owners since the fall of 2017, received this recognition during an awards ceremony at the annual Skyhawks "Game On" Conference, held this September in New Orleans. This is their third time being recognized for this award.
New Orleans to Host The 18th Annual Edition of Its Roller Derby Themed RUNNING OF THE BULLS On July 12-14
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Crescent City will once again be the backdrop for America's original festival to commemorate Pamplona, Spain's centuries-old San Fermin celebration that culminates in the famous Running of the Bulls in New Orleans on July 13, 2024, Nola Bulls LLC announced today.
United for Human Rights Brings Its Cutting-Edge Program and Technology to the National School Boards Association Conference 2024
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- United for Human Rights brought its youth-friendly human rights program to NSBA24 - National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference for 2024 in New Orleans April 6 to 8. The purpose of NSBA is "to ensure each student everywhere has access to excellent and equitable public education governed by high-performing school board leaders and supported by the community." So how does human rights education relate to this endeavor?
FMTC Safety Accelerates US Market Expansion with M&A Safety Services becoming part of the family
HOUMA, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC's course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its position as the largest player in the USA safety training market.
Black Writers Workspace Cultivates the Art of Writing During Upcoming Virtual Workshop
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Three times self-published author and entrepreneur Michelle Jackson had no idea starting a private Facebook group would change her life. In March 2020, inspired by COVID's unexpected stay-at-home orders, Jackson took to social media to connect with writers of color and to find resources on how to market a book without leaving the confines of her home. And so, the Black Writers Workspace (BWW) online community was born.
Media Advisory: Safety training experience and experts available to discuss safety in Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industrial industries at FMTC Safety in Houma, Louisiana
HOUMA, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- FMTC, Fire and Medical Training Center, in Houma Louisiana, is inviting reporters to experience a variety of safety training courses for the Oil, Gas, Wind, and Offshore industries on October 20, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of October's National Fire Safety Month. Reporters will get a chance to experience the real dangers of working and living at sea: how to escape from a sinking helicopter, how to approach a fire on a platform, and much more.
FMTC Safety Continues Expansion with On-Site Training & Instruction Acquisition
HOUMA, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- FMTC Safety is continuing its global expansion in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors by acquiring Houma-based On-Site Training & Instruction. With this acquisition, the Houma location now offers certified OPITO training, a safety training for Oil, Gas, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers.
Flyvito announces the registration of trademark for the name Flyvito just weeks after releasing the album ‘Collection’ to all streaming platforms
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NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Flyvito® a well-established producer based in New Orleans, just announced the registering of his trademark Flyvito. This comes after years of working on major projects with artists worldwide. In an effort to verify the brand Flyvito, the producer has decided to register his trademark, and business Flyvito LLC in New Orleans.
New Online Bookstore Creates Marketplace for Self-Published Authors Struggling to Compete on Amazon
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The self-publishing book industry's exponential growth has taken the world by storm. Opening doors once closed to unknown writers, self-publishing creates an alternative - some may say disruptive - option for writers with a small fan base to share their work and build brand awareness on a global scale. Empowered by the popular do-it-yourself movement, a new direct-to-customer bookselling platform, Direct2Author.com, launched in December.
Sunpro Solar Ranks No. 416 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Sunpro Solar is No. 416 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.
Sunpro Solar Expands to California to Offer Affordable Solar
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar, one of the top two leading solar companies in the U.S., announces expansion into Southern California, with its operations beginning in Murrieta, California. Sunpro Solar's expansion to Southern California will help meet the demand for lower electricity bills and create statewide renewable energy jobs.
Sunpro Solar Named Second Largest Residential Contractor in the US
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Solar Power World has recognized Sunpro Solar's installation success by ranking the company at No. 2 for residential solar contractors in the U.S. This is the sixth consecutive year Sunpro Solar has made the Top Solar Contractors List, climbing three spots since last year.
Sunpro Solar to Bring Solar Power Savings and Renewable Energy Jobs to Las Vegas, Nevada
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar, a national leader for residential solar power and backup battery storage in the United States, announced its most recent expansion to Las Vegas, Nevada. While the company will start its operations in the state by serving customers in Las Vegas and surrounding areas, the company will soon expand throughout Nevada to provide more homeowners with energy savings from solar power and to create more jobs in renewable energy.
Virtual tech event highlights local STEM professionals during WHAT I CAN BE! Tech Career Showcase
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- LifeSkills Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to youth entrepreneurship and workforce training advocacy, is hosting TECHCharge NOLA 2021, a virtual tech career expo and speakers forum on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. via live stream on Facebook, LinkedIn, and BoothCentral.
Northshore Solar Company Rewards Top Sales Employees with Mercedes-Benz Cars
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar hosted its annual President's Club awards ceremony on February 5, celebrating the company's achievements in 2020 and awarding top sales employees with brand new Mercedes-Benz cars.
Sunpro Solar Brings Affordable Solar Power and Jobs to Iowa
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar, a leading provider of residential solar energy and battery storage in the United States, announced that it is expanding to Iowa as the fifth state in the company's footprint in the Midwest; bringing affordable solar and creating renewable energy jobs. Starting in Des Moines, Sunpro Solar will then expand solar energy offerings across the state of Iowa.
Sunpro Solar to Expand Solar Service to Virginia
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar, a leading provider of solar energy and battery storage in the U.S., announced its most recent expansion to Virginia. The company's expansion to Virginia will help satisfy the demand for lower electricity bills and to create more renewable energy jobs.
Sunpro Solar to Expand Rooftop Solar in the Midwest Region
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar, a leading residential solar energy company in the U.S., announced today that they are expanding to bring affordable solar to homeowners in the states of Nebraska and Illinois. The company's expansion to new markets in the Midwest will help satisfy the demand for lower electricity bills and to create more renewable energy jobs.
Sunpro Solar Named to Inc. Magazine’s Vet100 List
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar has been named to the annual Vet100 list which acknowledges the nation's fastest growing veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The ranking is composed of honorees who have also landed on the iconic Inc. Magazine 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S and created in partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).
SYNERGY Enters a Strategic Partnership with Airware Transportation & Logistics
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Synergy is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with recent Ernest N. Morial Small Business of the Year Award winner Airware. Airware is a minority certified business with a long track record of introducing innovation at the local, state and Federal government level.
New Fine Art Photography Coffee Table Book Features Lafreniere Park
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The summer of 2020 will have varied meanings for people around the world. For Eugene L. Brill, a nature photojournalist and nonfiction author, it meant inspirational walks around New Orleans' Lafreniere Park. In his newly-released coffee table book, "Summer of 2020: Walks at Lafreniere Park," Brill shares the history and photography of this natural oasis which includes a staggering number of bird species.
Sunpro Solar First to Install New NeON LG Solar Panel In US
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sunpro Solar announced today that they will be the first solar contractor in the U.S. to install the new series of LG NeON 355 watts solar panels. These new modules are more aesthetically appealing and perform with cutting-edge high efficiency to bring more savings to homeowners.
Phillip Snowden Formally Announces His Run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District
MONROE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Phillip Snowden Campaign announces, mentor and retired engineer, Phillip Snowden on August 29, 2020 will officially announce his candidacy to represent the hard-working people of Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. The announcement will occur at 11 a.m. in his childhood home of Dubach, Louisiana near the Hamilton Warehouse Event Center (124 Hico Street).
hampr Announces Last-Mile Delivery Healthcare Division, Presto Health
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LAFAYETTE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- hampr, a Lafayette, Louisiana-based start-up, announced a newly created healthcare division, Presto Health, today. Presto Health is a last-mile delivery platform built specifically for a variety of use cases in healthcare and will launch starting with prescription delivery.
SUNPRO SOLAR Ranks No. 372 on 2020 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- SUNPRO SOLAR announced today that Inc. magazine ranked Sunpro Solar No. 372 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. With a three-year growth of 1,235%, Sunpro Solar is one of the nation's fastest growing solar companies.
Running Of The Bulls Only Sorta Canceled Due To Pandemic – 14th rendition of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans changes format, again
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nola Bulls, LLC has found a way to carry on the fun of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans with an online gathering of amigos. The three-day event that usually spans many blocks and venues in the city of New Orleans will be shortened to a few hours, but expanded to venues around the world.
Growing Local Collaborative Increases Food Deliveries and Resources in NOLA Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, the various organizations that make up the Growing Local Collaborative - Recirculating Farms Coalition, Top Box Foods Louisiana, SPROUT NOLA, New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee, and Liberty's Kitchen - in partnership with Market Umbrella and the Crescent City Farmers Market, are ramping up efforts to keep New Orleans residents fed and healthy by organizing food distribution from farms to families and mapping important resources.
Louisiana Soccer Association Adds TeamSnap As New Technology Partner
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BATON ROUGE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Louisiana Soccer Association, a state association of the United States Soccer Federation, announced today it has signed a new technology partnership with TeamSnap, the leader in integrated sports management.
New Orleans tech companies and training organizations come together to help prepare youth and young adults for emerging tech job market
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- LifeSkills Foundation will host the first annual Tech-2-Talent Youth Expo on Saturday, March 14 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. at the Mel Ott Multi-Purpose Center located at 2301 Belle Chasse Highway in Gretna, La.
Dryades YMCA Partners with the Recirculating Farms Coalition
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Dryades YMCA is partnering with the Recirculating Farms Coalition (RFC), a sustainable farming and food justice advocacy organization. RFC will relocate its farm - Growing Local NOLA - to YMCA-owned land on Jackson Avenue, where it crosses Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City, just a few steps from the Dryades Y building.
Cabrini High School and the American Italian Cultural Center Co-hosts Fundraising Gala in Honor of Saint Frances Cabrini’s Contributions to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The influence of Saint Frances Cabrini, the first American citizen Saint, and her Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart has been felt in New Orleans since 1892. Besides the daily work of helping the unfortunate, Saint Cabrini established two orphanages, the larger of which became Cabrini High School in 1959.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Women2Women Conversations Tour Comes to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Women2Women New Orleans panel will feature a dynamic discussion with Tina Meilleur, Founder of Design Your Success; Ingrid Rinck, Founder of Sensible Meals; Klassi Duncan, Director of Women's Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana; Amy B. Bakay, President of HR NOLA, and moderator Sarah Chamberlain, Founder and President of Women2Women.
Coastal restoration and education high priority topics at upcoming USGBC Louisiana’s FORWARD Symposium on Sustainability in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Friday, October 18, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Louisiana Chapter will host its fourth annual FORWARD Symposium on Sustainability at Tulane University's Lavin-Bernick Center, 29 McAlister Drive New Orleans from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year's theme, Building a Stronger Louisiana by Nurturing the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders, will bring green industry professionals from across the region together to discuss how to move the state towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
Louisiana Appleseed to Host Community Forum in Alexandria to Address Household Debt
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- In June, Louisiana Appleseed released its report, "A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees Continue to Trap Communities of Color in Debt," which discusses its findings on financial stability in low-income and communities of color. As a part of a statewide tour to inform communities of these issues, Louisiana Appleseed is now taking these findings to Alexandria.
Louisiana Appleseed to Host Community Forum in Lake Charles to Address Household Debt
NEW ORLEANS, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- In June, Louisiana Appleseed released its report, "A Vicious Cycle: How Predatory Lending and Court Fines & Fees Continue to Trap Communities of Color in Debt," which discusses its findings on financial stability in low-income and communities of color. As a part of a statewide tour to inform communities of these issues, Louisiana Appleseed has spread this information in Lafayette and Shreveport and is now taking these findings to Lake Charles.