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Did you know Pelican was originally chartered as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union? That’s right! Our main membership served the employees of Louisiana charity hospitals, mental health centers and state office personnel. We have since expanded to add several different industries to our field of membership but continue to serve many hospital employees around the state. There is even …
Did you know that there’s a family in south Louisiana who has been breeding feeder insects for over 50 years? I recently took a trip to Fluker’s Cricket Farm, Inc., one of our Select Employer Groups, which is located right outside of Baton Rouge in Port Allen, Louisiana, to find out more about their business. I had the pleasure of …
Liz Fuselier and her husband Dennis have been members of Pelican State Credit Union for over 10 years. When Mrs. Liz decided to pursue her vision of Sassy Oil and Vinegar, it was no surprise that they chose to take their Pelican family along on their journey. Sassy Oil and Vinegar is a specialty oil and vinegar shop that has …
If you’ve ever listened to the radio in Central or North Louisiana, then chances are you’ve listened to a station run by Lagniappe Broadcasting. Lagniappe is headquartered in Pineville with an office in Monroe, and their radio network features stations like LA 103.5, Sunny 106.9 and 103.1 NOW. Lagniappe is much more than just a radio broadcasting and advertising …
In the Greater Baton Rouge area, one nonprofit does its part to go above and beyond for those in need: Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge. Volunteers of America provides services to those with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health problems and more. Wherever there’s a need in Baton Rouge, Volunteers of America is there with caring hands. We wanted to …
Check the kitchen cabinets of any house in the South, and you’re almost certain to find a red and green can with a little man on it: Tony Chachere’s. This creole seasoning is more than just a kitchen staple down here too—it’s a way of life. We inject it into turkeys, marinate steaks with it and sprinkle it on just …
