Award-winning global firm selected to develop Churchill Technology & Business Park master plan

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President’s Letter2Meeting Highlights3

Award-winning global firm selected6

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Tax Highlights: Tax Update10

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Dear EBA Members:

As you can see, the Elmwood Business Association has an ambitious agenda with an exciting event coming up. This is a reflection of how committed our Board of Directors are this year.

In January our speaker was Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor. He is second in command in the executive branch and Louisiana’s Ambassador as Commissioner of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. In February we had Sheriff Lopinto update the Elmwood

Business Association members about what is going on in the Parish. The meeting ended with us presenting a check to the sheriff ’s office for the purchase of 5 bullet proof vests for our officers.

The Elmwood Business Association’s premier charity fundraiser, “Taste of Elmwood,” presented by Home Bank will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Elmwood Self Storage and Wine Cellar. The eventfeatures local Elmwood restaurants and caterers showcasing samples of their cuisine in a fun, social networking atmosphere.

We are excited to announce that this year’s charity beneficiary is ARNO - Animal Rescue New Orleans. ARNO is dedicated to the rescue and aid of abandoned and homeless animals. ARNO’s care includes responding to the immediate needs of animals who are too old, too young, too sick, neglected, abused and/or deprived of love. ARNO promotes the foster, adoption and reunion of pets with caretakers as well as spaying and neutering all companion animals through their no-kill shelter.

I would especially like to thank our sponsors, to date, for Taste of Elmwood: $1000 “Gold” Home Bank, $500 “Silver” Metairie Bank, Marsiglia Construction and Iron Mountain and like kind Corporate Lighting & Audio, and $250 “Bronze” Capital One Bank. Monetary donations also provided by Bolick and Tech Serv. We also thank Elmwood Self Storage and Wine Cellar for donating the space for us to hold this event, and we thank Lisa Taglauer of Magnolia Physical Therapy for serving as Chairperson of Taste of Elmwood.

Lastly, I would like to welcome our new Board Member, Trevor Johnson with the New Orleans Baby Cakes. He is replacing Paul Kleinhans-Schulz, who was unable to stay on the Board due to a job change.

Our membership year will be coming to an end in June. We hope you will renew your membership and help us to continue to grow our association. If you are interested in becoming involved with our Board, please let me know. We welcome new members who would like to serve and help build the Elmwood Business Association so we can support our business community.

Sincerely,

Cindy HartEBA, President

Cindy Hart 2018 President

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E L M WO OD BU SI N E S S AS S O C IAT I ONM E E T I N G H I G H L I G H T S

From Left to Right: Trevor Johnson, Donna Lowe, Adair Dixon, Ana Lang, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Cindy Hart and Kenneth Bertucci

January 16, 2018 was EBA Breakfast Guest Speaker was Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser

Congratulations to our 50/50 recipient, Joe Scholl with ESP Agency who donated his winnings to Second Harvard Food Bank.

• Louisiana Tourism• Louisiana Seafood/Partnering with Zatarain• Budget Cuts for funding tourism (hardest hit state parks system)

• Healthcare • Education• Stayvacation Right Here in Louisiana

Current EBA President Cindy Hart and Debbie Borrello with Cort Furniture

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F E B . 2 0 T H LU N C H E ON : SH E R I F F J O SE P H L OP I N TO

Sheriff Lopinto and Chief Wingrove would like to send a special “THANK YOU!”to the Elmwood Business Association for donating the money to purchase 5 ballistic vests for our deputies.

It’s always appreciated when the community goes out of its way to help protect us!

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AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL FIRM SELECTED TO DEVELOP CHURCHILL TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS PARK MASTER PLAN

By Kelsey Scram, JEDCO Marketing & PR Manager

T he Churchill Technology & Business Park is one of the region’s greatest assets. Born out of the Jefferson EDGE, the Parish’s long-term economic development strategic plan, the park offers a 480-acre stretch of land ripe for development on the West Bank. The Park is home to JEDCO, JEDCO’s Conference Center and Business Innovation Center, and the Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, a top-performing magnet school emphasizing STEAM curriculum. It is also the future home of the Delgado Community College River City Campus and Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Growth and investment into Churchill Park will have a positive impact on the entire Parish. Last year, JEDCO took a critical look at the future of the park and the role it will continue to play in the advancement of the Parish’s economic climate.

In late 2017, JEDCO issued a public Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a firm to develop a master plan for the Park. JEDCO received ten proposals from a mix of locally based and non-local planning and design-related firms. After a rigorous review process, JEDCO selected Perkins+Will, an award-winning global multi-disciplinary, research-based architecture and design firm to develop the master plan.

Under the contract, Perkins+Will will provide an analysis of existing conditions and uses of the Churchill Technology & Business Park, a public participation plan to interview and engage with area stakeholders, a master plan of the Park, including land use plan, identification of needed infrastructure improvements, and implementation plan, and an analysis of and recommendations for amendments to the

Park’s covenant restrictions. The entire project, including professional and travel fees, will not exceed $288,264. The development of a master plan is a priority initiative of the Jefferson EDGE 2020 plan and will be fully funded by EDGE Investor dollars.

“The Churchill Technology & Business Park is a unique Jefferson Parish asset and we are fully committed to its future success and growth,” said Jerry Bologna, JEDCO President & CEO. “We believe our Evaluation Committee has chosen a firm that will deliver a quality master plan that aligns with our vision and local interests. Perkins+Will brings to us unique experience in developing a variety of well-known sites with attributes similar to those found at Churchill Park. They are global leaders in their industry with an excellent reputation and a long list of credentials. We are proud to partner with Perkins+Will and look forward to creating a truly impressive strategy for the Park’s ongoing development.”

Perkins+Will employs a multi-faceted team of architects, interior designers, urban designers, landscape architects, consultants, and branded environment experts to approach projects from many perspectives. The company has extensive experience in a range of areas of practice; including Corporate and Commercial developments, Civic and Cultural, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, among others. Perkins+Will is responsible for the planning and design of several high profile research parks and districts, including the 20-acre University of California Davis Health mixed-use Research + Innovation District in Sacramento, a 60-acre mixed-use urban research district Innovation Square at University of Florida, a 500-acre mixed-use NeoCity Innovation District in Central Florida, and the 3,800-acre Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Perkins+Will’s projects extend into Louisiana as well, with the Baton Rouge Health District Master Plan and the design of the addition to the Louisiana State University’s Patrick F. Taylor Hall. The company has 24 offices globally including 18 offices within the United States and six throughout Canada, Europe and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

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“We are honored to be engaged and truly excited about col-laborating with the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, its partners, and stakeholders to prepare a vision to shape the future growth and d evelopment of Churchill Park,” says Stephen Coulston, Managing Principal in Perkins+Will’s Austin office. “Given our focus on design of campuses and communities of innovation, we see the potential to align a fresh placemaking strategy to the community’s target industries and economic strategy.”

Perkins+Will began developing the plan in late February. The entirety of the planning process will span ten months, culminating in a presentation of the final master plan in early 2019.

JEDCO is the economic development organization for Jefferson Parish with the main objective of attracting, growing, and creating new business in the area. JEDCO’s mission is to proactively influence the economy through the retention and creation of quality jobs, entrepreneurship, and investment in Jefferson Parish. JEDCO offers a wide variety of services to local and prospective businesses: business financing, site selection, incentive assistance, and demographic reports. Call (504) 875-3908 to meet with a JEDCO representative.

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4.17.18 EBA LUNCHEONSpeaker: TBD11:30am - 1:00pm | The Rose Garden5616 Citrus Blvd. • Harahan, LA 70123Attendance is per person:$30.00 pre-registered | $35.00 at door

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Restech220 Phlox Ave. • Metairie, LA 70001 • 504-733-5633Rona Edwards, Marketing Coordinatorrona@restech.netIndustry: Computers & Telecommunications

5.15.18 EBA LUNCHEONSpeaker: Chief Meteorologist David Bernard11:30am - 1:00pm | The Rose Garden5616 Citrus Blvd. • Harahan, LA 70123Attendance is per person:$30.00 pre-registered | $35.00 at door

6.19.18 EBA LUNCHEONSpeaker: Michael Hecht, GNO, Inc.11:30am - 1:00pm | The Rose Garden5616 Citrus Blvd. • Harahan, LA 70123Attendance is per person:$30.00 pre-registered | $35.00 at door

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Written by Randy Martin, CPA

INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING TABLESThe IRS recently issued new income tax withholding tables. IRS Notice 1036 updated the withholding tables for 2018. This change was necessary due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, TCJA. This new law increases the federal standard deduction and decreases many individual income tax rates thus reducing income taxes to most taxpayers. Employers were instructed to begin using the new 2018 withholding tables no later than February 15, 2018. Accordingly, many taxpayers experienced an increase in their pay checks. This is good news for most employees. However, this reduction in federal income taxes for taxpayers will cause their taxes due to the State of Louisiana to increase. Accordingly, on February 19, 2018, Louisiana adjusted their tax withholding tables in anticipation of State income tax increases. The new withholding tables increase the amount of taxes to be withheld from employees reducing the net pay on their paychecks.

100% WRITE-OFF ALLOWED FOR HEAVY SUVSs USED ENTIRELY FOR BUSINESSThe new tax act, TCJA, has also enacted many changes to the depreciation and expense write-off of both luxury vehicles

and heavy SUVs. The most dramatic changes are those to the expensing of heavy SUVs. A heavy SUV is any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight, GVW, of 6,000 pounds or more. These vehicles are exempt from the depreciation rules that apply to luxury vehicles. Under TCJA, the first year bonus depreciation allowed percentage is 100%. Prior law only allowed 50% first year bonus depreciation. The new law applies to those vehicles acquired and placed into service after September 27, 2017 and before January 1, 2023. This new law includes the purchase of both new and used vehicles. The 100% is limited to the percentage of business use. However, if you buy a $72,000 SUV in April of 2018 and use it entirely for business, you may expense the full $72,000 on your tax return.You also have the option to reduce the write off from 100% to 50%. This allows you to still deduct a large portion of the vehicle cost in the year of acquisition and retain a portion of the cost to be depreciated in future years.

The new tax law is bringing many changes to both individual taxpayers and to corporate taxpayers. It is very important that you always consult a professional tax advisor or CPA with all of your questions and concerns. The new tax law offers many opportunities for tax planning for the 2018 tax year and now is the time to obtain knowledge and make changes.

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M A R K YO U R C A L E N DA R S !March 20, 2018 • 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar • 1004 S. Clearview Parkway • Elmwood, LA 70123

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• Bring your friends, family and coworkers• Get networking opportunity• Enjoy great tastes from many of our local Elmwood Restaurants• Plenty of great food and variety

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Resolution #1: Create or Update Your Employment Hand-bookIf not yet done, create or update your employee handbook. A handbook communicates important workplace information to employees, may be used defensively o defeat lawsuits and shows with various employment laws.

Resolution #2: Develop, Implement, and Enforce a C ompliant Anti-Harassment PolicyIn 2018, employers need to revisit how they handle harassment complaints. Now more than ever, policies, com-plaint procedures, and employer investigations will be highly scrutinized. Think #MeToo.

Resolution #3: Train Your Managers and EmployeesManagers should be trained on effective communication, in-terviewing, discipline, equal employment opportunity, harass-ment, and retaliation. In addition, managers should be trained on how to address leave requests and absences under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers’ compensation, and state leave laws. Managers must understand the importance of involving HR before making decisions that might have legal implications for the company. Finally, employees should be trained on the company’s policies and procedures—including how to report complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation to the company. Civility training is also advisable.

Resolution #4: Create or Update Job DescriptionsWritten job descriptions identify essential functions (very important for defending ADA claims), requirements, and qualifications needed for a position.

Resolution #5: Review Leave of Absence PoliciesMake sure that processes are in place for addressing leave issues that involve the interplay between the FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, workers’ compensation, and state leave and discrimination statutes.

Resolution #6: Evaluate Performance ManagementClearly communicate performance goals to all employees, deliver regular feedback, and provide employees with the support and resources they need to meet their goals.

Resolution #7: Review Workplace Violence PoliciesWorkplace violence can take many forms, including physical violence, harassment, intimidation, and disruption of the workplace. Make sure violence prevention policies are current and that appropriate training has been conducted.

Drew Burnside, a shareholder, represents employers through the New Orleans office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

drew.burnside@ogletreedeakins.com or (504) 648-2609

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Our MissionThe Elmwood Business Association exists to protect, promote and encourage the businesses located within the Elmwood Business Park and their partners.

Our VisionOur vision is to adopt initiatives that make the Elmwood area one of the best places to live, work and play in Jefferson Parish. Through this reputation, our businesses within the park will thrive.

Who We AreThe Elmwood Business Association was formed in 1970. The board consists of 9 Elmwood business representatives that serve at least a 3-year term and are supported by The Executive Team. These individuals work closely with other organizations such as JEDCO, The Chamber of Commerce, Government Officials, etc. to form strategies that protect, promote and encourage the businesses within the Elmwood Business Park.

The Elmwood Business Association Newsletter is published quarterly by the Elmwood Business Association. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Elmwood Business Association or its Board of Directors. Any official positions taken by the Association will be specifically identified as such.

Articles, letters to the editor, news releases, and ads are welcome. Send copy to: The Elmwood Business Newsletter, P.O. Box 23642, Elmwood, LA 70183, or email elmwoodba@gmail.com or call the EBA office at (504) 733-8900.

For more information about the Elmwood Business Association or to become a member, please visit our website at www.elmwoodba.org.

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Company Name Company Phone Number1ST LAKE PROP./ BELLA RIDGE 504-731-29691ST LAKE PROP./ CHESTNUT CREEK 504-734-29391ST LAKE PROP./ CITRUS CREEK EAST 504-733-33061ST LAKE PROP./ CITRUS CREEK WEST 504-734-33661ST LAKE PROP./ CLEARWATER CREEK 504-734-00741ST LAKE PROP./ CYPRESS CREEK 504-733-68581ST LAKE PROP./ HICKORY CREEK 504-734-97881ST LAKE PROP./ MAGNOLIA CREEK 504-733-54221ST LAKE PROP./ OAK CREEK 504-733-82441ST LAKE PROP./ PALMETTO CREEK 504-733-72561ST LAKE PROP./ SAWMILL CREEK APTS. 504-734-10711ST LAKE PROP./ WALNUT CREEK 504-733-65011ST LAKE PROP./ WILLOW CREEK 504-736-01731ST LAKE PROPERTIES 504-455-5059A-AAA MINI STORAGE #28 504-733-6860A/C SUPPLY, INC. 504-415-1515AD GRAPHICS 504-733-1158AERIAL HYDRAULICS, INC. 504-734-8001AL BOURGEOIS PLUMBING & HEATING 504-486-5731ANNTOINE MARKETING + DESIGN 985-602-0600BAUDIER MARKETING 504-734-3278BAYWOOD HOTEL 504-619-9889BLAZE EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE 504-734-0580BLOCK-DICKSON, INC. 504-734-1500BOLICK DISTRIBUTORS 225-927-8016BOURGEOIS BENNETT, LLC, CPAS 504-831-4949BRINSON COMPANY, INC. 504-733-7326CAPITAL ONE BANK 504-533-3701CHAPS PARTY RENTALS 504-734-7386CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME'S MAGIC SEASONING BLEND 504-731-3590CHERAMIE FINANCIAL SERVICES 504-733-4990CHOICE HOTELS 504-324-4900CINTAS CORPORATION 504-733-8555COMMERCIAL VAN & TRUCK EQUIPMENT 504-734-1125COMMUNITY COFFEE COMPANY, LLC 504-733-3649COMPASS FURNITURE 504-733-4641CORPORATE LIGHTING AND AUDIO 504-837-3947CORT FURNITURE RENTAL 504-733-8381COURCELLE CONSULTING LLC 504-858-9688COX COMMUNICATONS 504-358-6102CRESCENT FORD TRUCK & VOLVO 504-818-1818CRESCENT TRANSPORT, INC 504-733-3737DENSON ENGINEERS, INC 504-561-1131DEUBLER ELECTRIC 504-733-1990DONOVAN MARINE 504-488-5731EAST JEFFERSON PROPERTIES, LLC 504-368-6355EFI SERVICES, INC 504-734-8200ELMWOOD PROFESSIONAL GROUP 504-733-9545

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ELMWOOD SELF STORAGE & WINE CELLAR 504-737-7676ESP AGENCY, INC. 504-733-0603EVENT PRODUCERS 504-466-4066F.H. MYERS CONSTRUCTION CORP. 504-734-1073 ext.103FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES 504-888-9111FAVROT & SHANE COMPANIES 504-885-4885FIRST LIGHT OF NEW ORLEANS, INC. 504-733-4004FLEUR de LIS FRAMING & GIFTS, LLC 504-738-1880FREEMAN CO. 504 733-7469GALLAGHER RECORDS MANAGEMENT 504- 940-1304GAYNELL MARTIN INSURANCE,INC. 504-737-8182GIBBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 504-733-4336GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST 733-822-0223GOLD MEDAL CONCESSION SUPPLY 504-733-7348BANNERS IN 48 HOURS 504-733-5559GRANT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 504-733-2999GROETSCH WHOLESALE GROCERS 504-733-9322GUILLORY SHEET METAL WORKS,INC 504-733-2936H. ROCKER ELECTRIC CO., INC. 985-549-0060HAMPTON INNS & SUITES 504-733-5646HARRY KELLEHER & COMPANY, INC 504-828-0400HICKORY DAY CARE, INC 504-737-5305HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE 504-737-8922HJM MACHINE SHOP, INC. 504-733-1060HOME BANK 504-736-5138HUNT TELECOM 504-355-0601INSULATIONS, INC. 504-738-5033INTEGRITY CARPET, INC. 504-712-5485INVESTAR BANK 504-609-2144IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT 504-913-2376ITA TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, LLC 504-733-7711J.B. LEVERT LAND CO., LLC 504-828-2950JAEGER'S SEAFOOD - BEERGARDEN 504-818-2200JEDCO 504-875-3908JEFFERSON CHAMBER 504-835-3880JEFFERSON CONVENTION/VISITOR BUREAU 504-731-7083JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN 736-6016JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL, DIV. B 736-6634JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY 504-885-2000JOHN E. KOERNER & CO. 504-734-1100JOHNSTONE SUPPLY OF N.O. 504-733-1495JOSEPH LABADOT CONTRACTORS, INC. 504-733-0330KIRK TALBOT 504-736-7299LAITRAM CORPORATION 504-733-6000LASER TAG 504-207-4444LAURICELLA LAND COMPANY 504-733-1212LOFTON STAFFING & SECURITY SERVICES 504-210-0500LOUISIANA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION 504-733-0789LOUISIANA TAX FREE SHOPPING 504-568-5249

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LUDWIG BUILDINGS 504-733-6260M.P.M., INC. 504-733-4018MAGNOLIA PHYSICAL THERAPY 504-733-0254MAHL & ASSOCIATES, INC. 504-733-8050MARSIGLIA CONSTRUCTION CO. 504-733-8341MASSAGE ENVY-ELMWOOD 601-707-8938MAX J. DERBES, INC. 504-733-4555MEDICAL SPECIALTIES, INC. 504-734-1171METAIRIE BANK AND TRUST CO 504-832-5613METRO CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY 504-837-5400VARMALL'S RAPID SERVICES LLC 504-446-4904MORE GRAPHICS 504-733-4792MULLING LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES 504-275-6617NACHO MAMA'S MEXICAN GRILL 504-736-1188NATIONAL FRUIT FLAVOR CO., INC. 504-733-6757NEW ORLEANS BABY CAKES 504-734-5155nSPIRE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 504.309.8664NU-LITE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS, LLC 504-733-3300OGLESTREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. 504-648-2609PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CORP. 504-734-3720PENTA CORPORATION 504-733-1700PRIORITY FLOORS 504-733-8188RANDALL C. MARTIN, CPA 504-737-5126RESTECH 504-733-5633RETIREMENT PLANNING PARTNERS 504-733-3933RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL 504-734-1740RIVER PARISH DISPOSAL, INC. 504-738-7700RON-DEL FLOOR SERVICE, INC 504-737-5460SEALY & COMPANY 504-463-5600SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK 504-729-2829SEW MINE MONOGRAMMING 504-416-1614SOLAR ALTERNATIVES, INC. 504.267.1660STATE FARM/BARCLEY J. STEIB INSURANCE AGENCY 504-733-0808TECH SERV 504-341-8550THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP 504-832-8011THE ROSE GARDEN 504-737-1300THIONVILLE LABORATORIES LLC 504-733-9603TOWNPLACE SUITES NEW ORLEANS METAIRIE 504-818-2400TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT/ELMWOOD

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WALL BULLINGTON & COOK, LLC 504-736-0347WECHEM, INC. 504-733-1152WESTBANK BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 504-367-1721WHOLESALE SIDING SUPPLY 504-734-7384

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E BA 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 B OA R D OF DI R E C TOR SCINDY HARTPresident

1st Lake Properties/Clearwater Creek826 S. Clearview Pkwy., 70123504.455.5059 Cindyh@1st-lake.com

ANA LANGSecretary

Cort Furniture5035 Bloomfield St., 70121504.733.8381Ana.Lang@cort.com

MONIQUE DANAHAYTreasurer

Crescent Transport, Inc.P.O. Box 10681New Orleans, LA 70181504.733.3737monique@crescenttransport.com

KENNY BERTUCCIBoard Member • Government Committee Co-Chair

Bertucci & Labiche1321 Hickory Ave., Suite 100New Orleans, LA 70123504.733.3933Kenny.bertucci@lpl.com

AL GARDESBoard Member • Program Committee Co-Chair

Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar1004 S. Clearview, 70123504.737.7676agardes@lauricellaland.com

JOHN J. ZOLLINGER, IVBoard Member • Government Committee Co-Chair

Home Bank1600 Veterans Blvd.Metairie, LA 70005504.883.5530john.zollinger@Home24Bank.com

DONNA CASADABAN LOWEBoard Member • Membership/Mar-keting Committee Co-Chair • Past-President

Harry Kelleher & Co., Inc.5720 Salmen Ave., 70123504.828.0400dlowe@hkelleher.com

ADAIR DIXONBoard Member • Program Committee Co-Chair

Marsiglia Construction Co.5225 River RoadHarahan, LA 70123504.733.8341adixon@marsigliaconstruction.com

TREVOR JOHNSONBoard Member • Membership/ Marketing Committee Co-Chair

New Orleans Baby Cakes6000 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003504.734.5155 Ext. 290 trevorj@zephyrsbaseball.com

MICHELE ANGELOExecutive Director (non-voting)

Elmwood Business AssociationP.O. Box 23642Elmwood, LA 70183504.733.8900elmwoodba@gmail.com

JIMMY BAUMJEDCO Liaison (non-voting)

Home Bank5700 Citrus Blvd., Suite KHarahan, LA 70123504.736.5140jimmy.baum@home24bank.com

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