TJ Becker – Edward Lowe Foundation

August 31, 2026

John Williams of JCW Creative

In 2012, while a sophomore at Louisiana State University, John Williams launched JCW Creative, a full-service marketing solutions agency. Since then, Williams has taken his Baton Rouge firm from a one-man show to a second-stage company with a team of 30 employees. And though Louisiana clients once generated the vast majority of business for JCW Creative, today 40% of revenue comes from 18 other states.

During a recent retreat at Big Rock Valley, Williams sat down with Paul Bateson to discuss challenges in second stage — and his experience with programs hosted by our foundation and Louisiana Economic Development.

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August 10, 2026

Rapid Impact Erosion Control: Keeping dirt in its place

Founded in 2023, Rapid Impact Erosion Control aims to be a leader in the erosion control market with its polymer technology, which creates a flexible yet durable matrix that binds soil.

SIG Case Studies 0 3 min read

June 29, 2026

The Led Lion: Building the future

Founded in 2014, The Led Lion is a growth-oriented design and contracting business that is expanding its capabilities in commercial construction and federal contracting. What’s more, owner-operator Hussein Mokahal is introducing new technologies, includes a patent-pending robot for 3D concrete printing.

SIG Case Studies 0 4 min read

June 22, 2026

Afif Ghannoum: Data-driven innovation

Leveraging an AI platform and massive dataset of nutritional products and clinical science, CPG Radar accelerates product development for dietary supplement companies and other clients.
“We help companies build the next generation of innovative products by finding out which ones are the best fit for their technologies,” says founder Afif Ghannoum.

SIG Case Studies 0 3 min read

June 14, 2026

Outlook on Leadership with Jennifer Jurgens

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1 Bold Step helps growth-minded companies align marketing, sales and technology to see what is — and what is not — working and generate more revenue. By creating systems, order and accountability, 1 Bold Step helps clients ensure that their marketing activities are “a value add rather than overhead,” says CEO Jennifer Jurgens, who together with president Adam Clarke, launched 1 Bold Step in 2019. Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 employees and $2.5 million in annual revenue.

Video Library - Outlook on Leadership 0

June 14, 2026

Anton Orchard: New pondering spot

Among new landscaping projects at Big Rock Valley (BRV) is a fruit orchard located northeast of Anton House. Led by BRV landscapers Maggie Chapman and Cody Hoff, the orchard features apple, peach and crabapple trees…

Land stewardship 0 1 min read

May 12, 2026

Tim Keeley

Tim Keeley is president of 838 Strategies, a new business consulting firm formed in partnership with his son, Bryan. 838 Strategies helps growth-stage companies build scalable leadership systems, align culture with execution, and create long-term strategies to sustain momentum beyond rapid expansion. Tim recently retired as CEO from Martin Specialty Coatings in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he helped triple the firm’s annual revenue…

Entrepreneur Emeritus 0 1 min read

May 12, 2026

Creativity Justified: ‘Klevr’ expansion

Carrita Tanner-Cloud has taken Creativity Justified from a hobby to an award-winning marketing company — and is now expanding into business application software.

SIG Case Studies 0 2 min read

May 5, 2026

Go young: Be intentional about developing leaders

Attracting talented employees is a common challenge for entrepreneurs as they continue to scale their companies. And compounding the problem is a lack of succession planning…

President's Blog 0 3 min read

May 4, 2026

Dan Wyant on successful auctioneering

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