One of my favorite questions I get when explaining our Select Employer Group partnerships is, “Does your team look for a certain type of company to partner with?” I always giggle a little bit to myself. Since I started 3 years ago, we have added food companies, hospitals and even pest control companies! You’d think after eating a chocolate covered …
Spotlight On: Opelousas General Health System
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 …
Spotlight On: Stephanie Morace of Balloonatics
If you’ve been to one of our events in Denham Springs or stopped by our tent at the Denham Springs Antique Village Festival, chances are good that you’ve been graced with a smile by Stephanie Morace. Stephanie might be the happiest, funniest, most delightful person you will ever meet. She can strike up a conversation with anyone, whether that’s the …
Spotlight On: Cajun Livin N Cookin Festival in Gonzales
Rain or shine, we’ll have a good time in Louisiana! The weather didn’t stop us from enjoying the Cajun Livin N Cookin South Louisiana Crawfish Boil, Craft and Car Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales! This huge annual festival benefited our charity of the year, Dreams Come True of Louisiana! If you want to do a little …
Spotlight On: Dreams Come True of Louisiana
Our team members have voted and chosen our 2018 Charity of the Year—Dreams Come True of Louisiana! Pelican’s volunteer and fundraising committee, the Beak Squad, has already started planning FUNdraisers to benefit this special organization. The goal of Dreams Come True of Louisiana is to restore the beauty found in the dreams of the children. They provide happiness, support and …
Spotlight On: Fluker’s Farms in Port Allen, Louisiana
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 …