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2010
July
01
Ruby Slippers Homes — Manufacturing New Dreams
by Terry Trahan, Jr.
The highly traveled road that leads to Ruby Slippers Homes on U.S. Highway 90 isn’t paved with yellow bricks, but Francis Rodrigue and his wife, Linda, don’t mind. For the past 10 years, they’ve helped their customers find their way home from that road.
2010
June
24
South Louisiana Bank - A Pearl in the Parish
by Terry Trahan, Jr.
“I love doing what I’m doing, who I’m doing it with and where I’m doing it,” says Chuck, president and CEO of South Louisiana Bank, a local business that celebrates its 30th anniversary on June 30.
2010
June
17
Dick Barker - Where Customers Become Family
by Terry Trahan, Jr.
A sign that reads Lincoln-Mercury towers above the speedway of cars racing down Tunnel Boulevard. At the lot’s entrance, a shiny red Mazda turns slowly on its ramp, modeling all its curves and glamour in hope of attracting a closer look.
2010
March
25
Sams Audio
by Mary Downer
In 1989, a small car stereo store opened on Hollywood Road. Their goal was to specialize in smaller name brands and the best customer service in town.
2010
February
25
Houma Auto Parts
by Veronica Cisneros
Houma Auto Parts Inc., established in 1933, was the first auto supply service in Houma. Over the years it has evolved to exclusively selling guns, knives and gun-related accessories, offering a variety of guns and expertise that owner Calvin Prevost says is not offered anywhere else.
2010
February
18
Fon's Pest Management
by Kristian Roddy
For 23 years, Fon’s Pest Management has helped residences and businesses of Louisiana eliminate their pesky pest problems. Ronald “Fon” Fonseca, owner and operator, is positive his locally owned and operated company can exterminate any bug problem.
2010
February
11
Finance One
by Kristian Roddy
Finance One, a locally owned consumer finance company, provides fast and friendly service to South Louisiana residents. For more than 14 years Finance One has specialized in starter loans and used auto loans of $100 to $5,000. Loan programs can range from four to 24 months.
2010
February
04
Bob Watts and Sons Furniture and Appliances
by Mary Downer
Service and family are two words that easily describe Bob Watts and Sons Furniture and Appliances. Now celebrating 46 years in business, Bob Watts is proud of what he started many years ago in a small space behind his Broadmoor home in Houma. “I enjoy what I do. I like working and meeting people and staying active here,” he says.
