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.
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.
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.
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.
Be Inspired: A vision to add value
In the past three years, Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting has added two new locations in central Louisiana and expanded its Alexandria headquarters. What’s more, the company launched an ongoing education program last year for other mental health professionals. “It’s a way for us to expand our impact,” says founder Christy Pennison.
Benchmark: Transitioning to the third generation
Diversification has been an important factor in Benchmark Craftmen’s success. For example, in 2008 the fabrication company started to pursue retail and hospitality clients, and 10 years ago, it dipped its toe into the interactive event space…
Downtown FabWorks: a rising star in custom fabrication
Based in New Orleans, Downtown Fabworks has been achieving impressive growth since its launch in late 2019 and is building a national reputation…
Barber Packaging: Crystal clear on strategy
“When you’re operating a small business and trying to grow a small business into a market space, many times you feel like you’re out there by yourself,” says Luke Barber.
PALLETCO: From middleman to strategic manufacturer
“When I think growth, I no longer think numbers. I think strategy,” says Moe Alakoli, CEO of PALLETCO. “It’s much easier to think in numbers, but it’s not sustainable.”
Martin Specialty Coatings: Investing in talent and technology
Innovation is a core value for Martin Specialty Coatings, one that has enabled the Shreveport, Louisiana-based company to triple its size in the past few years, exceeding $20 million in annual revenue and 100 full-time employees.