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LABI Member Testimonials
For us, being a LABI member is a crucial aspect of doing business in Louisiana. It should go without saying that the state can’t achieve lasting
prosperity without a robust business climate. LABI’s well-researched efforts in supporting pro-growth policies act as a catalyst for economic
success, working to reduce government obstacles & foster an environment where businesses can prosper.
Tom Cox
Founder & Executive Chairman, Golfballs.com
What I love most about LABI is that anyone can have influence. We are a one voice, one vote kind of place. If you are passionate about business policy and want to have your voice heard, join LABI. Your investment is money well spent and you can rest assured that you and your business are well represented. LABI stands not just for business but also for a better
Louisiana for all Louisianans.
Lauren Gibbs
CEO, Gibbs Construction
With an unwavering commitment to promoting sound public policy that drives economic growth in Louisiana, LABI sets the standard for effective advocacy. LABI provides businesses of all sizes with the unique opportunity to collaboratively work towards improving the state’s business climate while protecting the principles of free enterprise.
Jason DeCuir
Partner, Advantous
I most appreciate LABI’s pro-activeness. Many industry groups spend their time and energy focused on the negative, fighting mostly rearguard actions. LABI gets involved early, when there is still a chance to treat conversations and policy making as opportunities, not just problems to defend against.
Jude Melville
CEO, b1 Bank
LABI is truly the glue between business and government. For a small business like ours, it is comforting to know that the team at LABI is not only looking after our needs, but the needs of all Louisiana-based businesses. We are truly blessed as a business community to have this organization in our state.
Meryl Kennedy Farr
President/Managing Partner, Kennedy Rice Mill LLC
We believe LABI is a valuable strategic partner because they give us space and opportunity to have our voices heard regarding critical issues affecting small businesses like ours.
Eric Dexter
Director of Business Development, Civil Solutions Consulting Group, Inc.
It is important that businesspeople engage at all levels of government to promote good policy and oppose bad policy. LABI is the “one stop shop” for all of the above. As a business owner, I cannot go to every meeting and attend every committee hearing. But I can through LABI, still have a seat at the table. LABI has an established track record in areas such as tort reform, tax reform, education policy, work force development, election results, judicial reform, the list goes on…It all supports the fact that LABI is not only the largest business lobby group in the State, but also the most effective lobby group in Louisiana.
Tom O’Neal
President, O’NealGas