Business

Since its launch in 2000, the Freeman Challenges have awarded $864,250 in grants to 55 nonprofits, with participating organizations collectively raising more than $1.7 million to secure their futures.

Congressman Higgins has recently made headlines for leading the fight to get the FDA to end shrimp imports that violate health standards, bringing the issue to President Trump in an official letter and proposing additional tariffs of up to 100%. 

The popular, yearlong program that provides a platform for leaders of second-stage companies to share insights and knowledge. CEO Roundtables bring together groups of 15 to 18 key decision makers from Louisiana-based small businesses 10 times over the course of the year for peer-to-peer learning and support through growth-oriented, collaborative roundtable sessions.

The selected finalists represent a diverse range of industries, highlighting the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit thriving in the Bayou Region. This year’s top 10 competitors are: