We love our members and the Louisiana communities we serve. We started this Louisiana blog to put the spotlight on all of our favorite places, things and people in the Pelican State.
Anytime someone visits from outside of Northeast Louisiana, I recommend they visit the places that make our community unique. What could be more unique than a huge purple building right in the middle of Monroe? This very special place is the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum (NELACM), and it has quickly become essential in developing the core skills of Monroe’s children. …
The Pelican State Credit Union family grew in May 2022 with the merger of Texaco of Houma Federal Credit Union. The two credit unions are excited about being able to pursue their shared values in serving their members. However, it’s important to take a step back and peer into the past as we look toward the future. The story of …
There’s nothing like eating a snowball on a hot summer day. These ice cold, sweet, and delicious treats are a refreshing way to beat the Louisiana heat. Snowballs (also known as “snoballs” or “sno-balls”) are a traditional Louisiana summer treat made from shaved ice with flavored syrup poured on top. The location of where snowballs were created is debated. Many …
If you ever doubted the wisdom of heeding your inner voice, doing what makes you happy, or following your own path, there is a place in Louisiana that’s sure to convince you to do all three. Today, it goes by the name of the Abita Mystery House. It’s located in Abita Springs, and it’s a colorful meld of artsy creativity, …
The Village Coffeehouse The Village Coffeehouse made in heaven. My out of town friends would always ask me why I liked living in a small town. They would tell me that there were no opportunities in small towns, they were boring, and shopping and restaurants were better in the city. These conversations would end with me telling them that there …
A staple in Baton Rouge for over 80 years, our Pelican Partner, Chicken Shack is known for “Specializing in ‘Knuckle Suckin’ Good’ Fried Chicken,” creamy red beans and rice, well-seasoned seafood, and delicious pies and cakes. As one of Pelican’s Business Development Representatives, I recently had the pleasure of working directly with Chicken Shack on a local event we put on …
