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PCCA Honors Ashley Berthelot with the 2023 L. David Sparks Advocacy Award

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has honored Ashley Berthelot of Professional Arts Pharmacy in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the 2023 recipient of the L. David Sparks Advocacy Award.

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  • Houston, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PCCA has honored Ashley Berthelot of Professional Arts Pharmacy in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the 2023 recipient of the L. David Sparks Advocacy Award.
  • PCCA Vice President of Public Affairs, Education and Human Relations Lizzie Harbin recognized Sparks’ legacy and presented the award, along with Sparks, to Berthelot on Thursday, October 26, during the company’s ThinkNext: International Seminar 2023 in Houston, Texas.
  • “Ashley is a passionate advocate for compounding — helping to ensure patients have access to the medications they need,’” Harbin said.
  • Named after PCCA’s chief executive officer, the L. David Sparks Advocacy Award celebrates passionate, committed and tenacious advocates for pharmacy compounding.

ALWAYS BEST CARE OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA EXPANDS SERVICE AREA

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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ROSEVILLE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that local franchise owner Keith Carter is growing his territory in and around Shreveport, Louisiana, to meet the demand of a growing senior population. Always Best Care of Northwest Louisiana has been providing non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services to the area since 2015. Now, Carter has expanded to serve nearly 30 additional communities such as Mansfield, Coushatta, Many, and Natchitoches.

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  • Always Best Care of Northwest Louisiana has been providing non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services to the area since 2015.
  • This opportunity to expand our service area means we can now have that same impact on all nine parishes in Northwest Louisiana."
  • Always Best Care Senior Services of Northwest Louisiana is A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and is certified by the National Association of Home Care.
  • Always Best Care Senior Services of Northwest Louisiana is located at 4700 Line Avenue, Suite 111 in Shreveport.

LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geography and Anthropology Research Preservation of Native American Sites

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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One such community that goes mostly unnoticed are Native Americans, whose archaeological sites are greatly affected by coastal erosion.

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  • One such community that goes mostly unnoticed are Native Americans, whose archaeological sites are greatly affected by coastal erosion.
  • Wanting to help Louisiana tribes sustain their sacred ground, faculty in the LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology are working alongside other Louisiana universities to evaluate and determine how these tribes can protect their land.
  • “The whole motivation behind the [MRDAM] project is to focus on cultural resources that are being impacted and bring them to light,” Konsoer said.
  • “It’s up to the tribal partners on how they’d like to move forward, whether it’s preservation or mitigation,” Konsoer said.

First Solar Selects Louisiana for Fifth American Manufacturing Facility

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has selected the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana as the location for its previously announced fifth fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in the United States.

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  • First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has selected the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana as the location for its previously announced fifth fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in the United States.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230810247940/en/
    First Solar today announced that it has selected the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana as the location for its previously announced fifth fully vertically integrated manufacturing facility in the United States.
  • The company’s investment in Louisiana is expected to create over 700 new direct manufacturing jobs in the state.
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    First Solar’s investment in Louisiana is expected to create over 700 new direct manufacturing jobs in the state.

CGI creates 700 jobs at Lafayette Onshore Delivery Center with hiring continuing in 2023

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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LAFAYETTE, La., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced the creation of more than 700 jobs at its U.S. Onshore Delivery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Lafayette Center has provided quality technology employment opportunities for local graduates, former residents looking to return home, and new talent from across the country since its opening in 2014. CGI's skilled and highly motivated workforce in Acadiana supports federal and commercial clients across the nation undertaking critical digital transformation projects.

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  • LAFAYETTE, La., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced the creation of more than 700 jobs at its U.S. Onshore Delivery Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.
  • "CGI is a shining example of higher-education partnerships, business assistance programs and specialized workforce training combining to fuel technology sector expansion.
  • "The 700-plus jobs created by CGI have had a transformative impact on the region's economy as we've continued efforts to diversify the local business base.
  • CGI's Lafayette center has not only created hundreds of high-quality jobs but has also forged a close partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Schell Martin Names Reid Shorter as RVP in LA and MS

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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MANDEVILLE, La., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Craig Schell, President, of Schell Martin is pleased to announce Reid Shorter has been promoted to Regional Vice President, effective October 1, 2022.

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  • MANDEVILLE, La., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Craig Schell, President, of Schell Martin is pleased to announce Reid Shorter has been promoted to Regional Vice President, effective October 1, 2022.
  • "It's been exciting to watch Reid launch his professional career here at Schell Martin," said Craig Schell.
  • "His personal drive, successful track record and commitment to deliver exceptional customer service make him stand out.
  • "This is a really exciting time in our industry," says Reid Shorter.

University of Louisiana and Institute of Data Partnership Launches Intensive Technology Bootcamps

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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The Institute of Data, an organization that transforms careers and companies for a data-driven world, today announced the launch of a new partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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  • The Institute of Data, an organization that transforms careers and companies for a data-driven world, today announced the launch of a new partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
  • In the US, there are about one million cyber workers and over 700,000 of unfilled cybersecurity roles as of November 2021.3
    Together, the University of Louisiana and the Institute of Data are providing practical, immersive tech skills bootcamps taught by industry experts.
  • The Institute of Data is a professional network of Cyber Security, Data Science and Software Engineering professionals.
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the largest campus of the University of Louisiana System, offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Vistra Names Industry Veteran Stacey Doré as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that Stacey Dor will be joining the company as its first chief strategy and sustainability officer and executive vice president of public affairs, effective Aug. 23, 2022.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that Stacey Dor will be joining the company as its first chief strategy and sustainability officer and executive vice president of public affairs, effective Aug. 23, 2022.
  • Dor, who previously worked for Vistra's predecessor companies, will report to Vistra's president and chief executive officer, Jim Burke.
  • In this new role, Dor is responsible for corporate strategy, sustainability, regulatory and government affairs, communications, and community engagement.
  • "Stacey is a respected, proven leader who has a broad understanding of both our company and our industry," said Burke.

SUMMIT FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES TEAM EXPANSION

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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LAFAYETTE, La., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Financial Wealth Advisors ("Summit"), one of the largest independent wealth advisory firms in Louisiana, today announced the addition of Chris Breaux, investment advisor representative, and Kim Landry, client service representative, within the growing firm's Lafayette office.

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  • Breaux, a Lafayette native, brings a decade of financial and entrepreneurial experience to his role at Summit.
  • "We are excited to expand our team to support the growing financial needs of our multigenerational clients in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast region," said David Daniel, Managing Partner at Summit Financial.
  • "Chris and Kim will be valuable additions to Summit and our team-based approach to helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals."
  • Breaux said: "I have long respected the Summit team and I'm excited to join the firm.

American College of Education President Shawntel Landry leaving after 'transformational,' 13-year span as leader at online university

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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"I've had the privilege and honor to lead this amazing college of talented individuals during an extraordinary stretch," Landry said.

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  • "I've had the privilege and honor to lead this amazing college of talented individuals during an extraordinary stretch," Landry said.
  • "We are indebted to Shawntel, whose dedication to excellence has made our college a stronger, more dynamic and more visible institution.
  • It's been a transformational tenure that has elevated ACE as a leader in online higher education programs.
  • About American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online university specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing.