ACADIANA

Southeastern Grocers harvests hope this Thanksgiving by donating more than 7,000 turkeys

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.

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  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.
  • This is the season to give thanks, and we are honored to share the abundance of the season by distributing turkeys and Thanksgiving meal essentials to families in need.
  • In appreciation of the grocer’s associates, all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to give associates a well-deserved day of rest with family and friends.
  • All stores will close as normal Wednesday, Nov. 22 and reopen for regular business hours Friday, Nov. 24.

LOUISIANA'S ACADIANA PLANNING COMMISSION HONORED FOR REDUCING SEVERE CRASHES AT RURAL "T" INTERSECTIONS

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Acadiana (Louisiana) Planning Commission was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for significantly reducing fatal and serious injury crashes at rural "T" intersections by installing larger stop signs and rumble strips to alert distracted drivers.

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  • In the Acadiana region, local data indicate that many of these crashes involve driver distraction, including cell phone use.
  • "It's a huge problem," said Ashley Moran, senior planner for the Acadiana Planning Commission.
  • Before the safety improvements, the 18 intersections had a total 89 crashes involving vehicles that ran the stop sign and went off the road.
  • The Acadiana Planning Commission serves the Louisiana parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Vermillion.

District South Joins The Real Brokerage

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, announced today that District South Real Estate Co., the Lafayette-based team serving Louisiana's Acadiana region, is the latest top-producing team to join the company.

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  • The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), the fastest-growing publicly traded real estate brokerage, announced today that District South Real Estate Co., the Lafayette-based team serving Louisiana's Acadiana region, is the latest top-producing team to join the company.
  • Led by Carrie Théard and Sean Hettich, District South brings 40 agents to Real.
  • With the addition of District South, The Real Brokerage total agent count now exceeds 12,000.
  • “We are excited to welcome Carrie, Sean and the entire District South team to Real,” said Real President Sharran Srivatsaa.

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.
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    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.

Topgolf Breaks Ground on New Venue in Lafayette

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's officially official: Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf broke ground today on its future two-story venue that will serve communities in and around the Acadiana region in southern Louisiana. The signature technology-enabled entertainment experience, which is designed to make the game of golf more accessible and fun, is expected to open in late 2023.

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  • "We can't wait to welcome the Lafayette community to one of our newest venues once it's complete," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway.
  • "Topgolf is a huge win for Lafayette, for LEDA and for our economy," said Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory.
  • Until the new venue is complete, Players in Louisiana can get their Topgolf fix at the company's existing location in Baton Rouge .
  • Follow @Topgolf on social media for updates on Topgolf's progress in Lafayette.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RRBI), the holding company for Red River Bank (the “Bank”), announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2022.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RRBI), the holding company for Red River Bank (the “Bank”), announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2022.
  • Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $23.7 million compared to $23.1 million for the prior quarter.
  • Net interest margin FTE for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.17% compared to 3.06% for the prior quarter.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2022, we finished remodeling and opened the new Red River Bank operations center building.

b1BANK Names Jerry Vascocu as Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jude Melville, president and CEO of b1BANK, announced N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu, Jr. as Chief Administrative Officer for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) and b1BANK.

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  • , Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jude Melville, president and CEO of b1BANK, announced N. Jerome Jerry Vascocu, Jr. as Chief Administrative Officer for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) and b1BANK.
  • Vascocu will be the first chief administrative officer for the bank.
  • The b1 cultureappeals to a growing number ofhighly talented individuals within the banking industry, and I look forward to welcoming one of those impactful leaders, Jerry Vascocu, toour team, said Melville.
  • As chief administrative officer, he will partner with our asset management, financial institutions, human resources and marketing department directors to support the teams they lead.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on November 17, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on November 17, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.
  • The cash dividend is payable on December 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2022.
  • The Company is the bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of commercial and retail customers.
  • Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southeastern Grocers to Distribute 7,000 Turkeys and Holiday Meal Essentials Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.

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  • The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005606/en/
    Southeastern Grocers is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, Feeding people is not only our business, its our passion.
  • Southeastern Grocers strives to be ingrained in its communities and, through the SEG Gives Foundation, better the lives of its customers and neighbors.