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Success is simple. Do the math
Having the right people in place goes a long way in building a great company. However, having the right people doesn't do much unless those people have the benefit of a good motor and a bus driver with a road map to get them someplace they want to be. There are several things business owners can do to help make their people successful. Full Article.
Aid available for LA shrimpers
Qualified Louisiana shrimpers are eligible for up to $12,000 and technical training under a federal program designed to help shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic adjust to increased competition. There is a deadline for filing. Find application here.
Longhorn Cattle Drive Benefitting St. Mary's Training Center
Submitted by dshone on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:48pmMay 28-29
Festivities include lunch, live auction, music and other activities.
Cost: $12 for adults and $5 for children to ride in the cattle drive and eat lunch. Cattle drive begins at 10am. For more information, call 627-2807.
Date:
Fri, 05/28/2010 - 10:00am - Sat, 05/29/2010 - 10:00am
Where:
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Locations:
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Hwy 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71301United States
Phone:
318-627-2807
See map: Google Maps
Location
Rapides Parish Coliseum
Hwy 28 W
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone:
318-627-2807
See map: Google Maps
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Free workshops offered in Alexandria Week of April 26
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The Rapides Foundation and Community Development Works offer three free training sessions
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Improve your employee training sessions
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Grant to Help LA Technical College Campuses
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