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From the President
What’s Inside...
Meeting Notice
Tax Highlights
Taste of Elmwood
2nd Harvest
Food Drive
Are You Ready
for H1N1?
New Members
The Holiday Season is upon us and I would like to start by
wishing each and everyone a joyous Holiday Season and a
Prosperous New Year! For all those who attended our “After
Hours Social” earlier in November, it was a pleasure to see
you and I thank you for your support of our great organization.
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There is no doubt that the past year has been challenging.
Kenny Bertucci
During this time our nation has seen a lifetime’s worth of bad
Photo courtesy of
news: stock market crash, massive declines in real estate
GK Photography
values, high unemployment, credit contraction, misguided
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polices, and continued war on a global
scale. The Elmwood Business Association
is no exception to these times. Despite
UPCOMING EVENTS
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this, our area has continued to “weather the
storm” well. While our membership
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Holiday Luncheon
began the year down, we have added seven
The Rose Garden
new members in the last several weeks
5616 Citrus Blvd.
alone. Our meeting attendance has also
Speaker: Senator Ken Hollis
seen a substantial increase. In fact, since the spring of this year,
(Toy Collection for Angel’s Place)
attendance at our meetings has increased by over 40%. Additionally,
January 19, 2010
we are developing a completely redesigned website and we continue
Annual Breakfast Meeting
to work on delivering events and programs that add value to our
The Rose Garden
membership. We encourage you join us at our next meeting or to
5616 Citrus Blvd.
7:30 a.m.
simply give us a call to learn more about this positive momentum.
Speaker: TBA
February 23, 2010
Luncheon Meeting
Hampton Inn & Suites
5150 Mounes Blvd.
Speaker: TBA
March 16, 2010
Taste of Elmwood Luncheon Meeting
Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar
1004 S. Clearview Pkwy.
Reservations Required
Call Gayle Martin 738-5838
No shows will be billed
All Luncheons 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Speaking of our next meeting and adding value, on December 1st
we will be hosting our Holiday Luncheon featuring guest speaker,
Senator Ken Hollis. Senator Hollis will be providing an update
regarding Healthcare Reform and the effects on our business
community as well as individuals. Also at this meeting, we will be
sponsoring our annual toy collection for Angel’s Place, a nonprofit
organization providing supportive services to seriously and terminally
ill children and their families. Once again, have wonderful Holiday
Season and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Kenneth J. Bertucci, CFP®, ChFC
EBA President 2009-2010
ELMWOOD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON MEETING
Guest Speaker:
SENATOR KEN HOLLIS
“Healthcare Reform”
Hear all the latest updates including Washington’s latest plan
as well as the effects on the business community and individuals
The Rose Garden • Tuesday, December 1, 2009
5616 Citrus Boulevard, Elmwood Business Park
Registration: 11:30 a.m. • Lunch & Program: 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
$25.00 Members
$35.00 Non-Members
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE:
Please bring new unwrapped toys
as a donation to Angel’s Place.
Reservations Required:
Please call Gayle Martin 738-5838
No-Shows will be billed
Now Open
in Elmwood
For 72 years we have grown by providing exceptional service and offering competitive rates, products and services you expect.
Stop by and
meet our staff
5700 Citrus Blvd., Suite K
Harahan, LA 70123
Phone (504) 736-5140
Fax (504) 733-8176
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Standing from left to right
Dan Ross, Chantelle Savoie, Christine Glaudi, Melissa Verges, Geoff Artigues
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HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
The Elmwood Business Association is sponsoring our annual
Toy Drive for Angels’ Place and we’d like your help!
Angels’ Place, INC. is a non-profit organization which provides
a loving and caring environment for children diagnosed with lifethreatening illness. The respite/hospice atmosphere provided
by Angels’ Place is dedicated to the ease and comfort of the
whole family and helping preserve the family unit.
For the past few years, the toy drive has been an incredible success. We have touched the lives of many who are less
fortunate and we have been able to brighten their holidays.
Please help us continue doing so by making a contribution this year. Keep in mind we need
items for girls and boys of all ages.
Bring your donations to our December 1st Holiday Luncheon at The Rose Garden, 5616 Citrus
Blvd. Remember gift value should be a minimum of $5.00 and the gifts should not be wrapped.
Thank you so much for your donations!
TAX HIGHLIGHTS
by Randy Martin, CPA, MBA
YEAR END TAX PLANNING
As the holidays are fast approaching, all of our
thoughts at this time of the year should be geared
toward tax planning. Now is the time to evaluate
your tax situation and make some key decisions that
will determine your tax liability in April 2010. After
December 31, many tax planning opportunities are
eliminated.
BUYING A NEW VEHICLE
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009, you may be able to deduct any sales
taxes paid in 2009 on a new vehicle. This deduction
applies to most vehicles weighing under 8,500
pounds. The deduction can either be claimed as an
itemized deduction for those taxpayers who itemize,
or can be added to the standard deduction for those
who do not itemize. The deduction is phased out for
higher income levels.
CAPITAL LOSSES
Remember that it may be time to sell capital assets,
such as stocks. Capital losses can offset capital gains
and also can be used to reduce other income by
$3,000.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATES
This may be the last year for reduced capital gains tax
rates. Currently, there is a 0% tax on capital gains if
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you are in the 10% or 15% tax bracket. Once you
enter the 25% tax bracket, $33,950 of taxable income
for single filers and $67,900 for married filing jointly,
the long term gain tax rate is 15%. There is a good
chance that Congress will increase these rates in the
future.
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS
There is no required year end distribution from IRA’s
or other retirement accounts this year for taxpayers
over 70 1/2 years old.
PROPERTY TAXES
Once again this year remember to include your
property taxes paid on the itemized deduction
schedule. If you do not itemize, you can still add up
to $500 for single filers and $1,000 for married filing
jointly as an addition to the standard deduction.
STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR
EDUCATION EXPENSES
New for 2009, the State is allowing an income tax
deduction for tuition and fees for a dependent’s
enrollment in a nonpublic elementary or secondary
school. The deduction is limited to 50% of the
expenses paid per dependent and up to $5,000.
Qualifying expenses include: tuition, school
uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies required by
schools.
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ELMWOOD BUSINESS
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Don’t miss our March function as the Elmwood Business Association presents our 7th Annual Taste of
Elmwood. Come relax to the sounds of a live jazz band as you sample different foods from the many
food service establishments our Business Park has to offer. Learn more about the menu options,
catering and pick-up for your office. In addition, door prizes will be awarded randomly.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 • Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar
Registration and Lunch 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per person. All proceeds donated to Harahan Elementary School.
Attention Members Only: Bring a prospective New Member and they will get in FREE!
Please call Gayle if your company is interested in donating a door prize.
Reservations Required: Please call Gayle Martin 738-5838
The following restaurants participated
last year, donating both their time and their
delicious food to this fabulous and fun event:
Big Easy Bar & Grill
China Palace Restaurant
Community Coffee
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Cottage Catering
Fox and Hound Pub & Grille
Haydel’s Bakery
Jaegers Seafood
Kyoto 2 Restaurant
La Bella’s Catering
La Madeleine Bakery*Cafe*Bistro
Lolli’s Chocolates
Louisiana Coca-Cola
Magnolia Plantation
Reginelli’s Pizzeria
The Rose Garden
Sake Cafe
Zea Cafe
Elmwood Self-Storage donated the use of
their facility as well as providing all tables &
chairs. Other sponsors included First NBC
Bank, Curves of Elmwood and Weiner-Cort
Furniture Rental.
If your company would like to be a
sponsor (restaurant, monetary or door prize)
for our 2010 Taste of Elmwood please call
the EBA office at 738-5838. Remember… all
proceeds from this event are donated to
Harahan Elementary School.
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7th Annual
TASTE OF ELMWOOD
Your opportunity to let the Elmwood Business Park know about
the services/products you provide.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
at Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar
1004 S. Clearview Pkwy., Elmwood, LA 70123
11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Name of Foodservice Establishment: ______________________________
Key Contact Person: ____________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________ Note: 75 small portions required
Name of Dish to be served (main dish, appetizer, or desserts welcome)
____________________________________________________________
Description of Dish served: ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Come let members know about the services you provide:
Catering (on-site or pick-up)
Special Events
Menus Welcome
Taste of Elmwood special offers recommended!
Table-tops (1 per) will be provided at no charge as well as paper needs:
plates, saucers, bowls, napkins, and plastic forks, spoons & knives.
Please fax this form to the EBA office at 738-5838.
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T W E N T Y- F O U R T H A N N U A L
ELMWOOD CLASSIC
2010
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1/2 MILE, 5K AND 10K RACES
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Elmwood, Louisiana
Unbelievable Post Race Food Party
Long Sleeve MULTI-COLOR Shirts!
USATF Certified 5K and 10K Courses
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Over $3,000.00 in Available
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Prize Money (10K Course record
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bonus is now $1,000.00)
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• “Jefferson Parish’s Largest 10K Road Race.”
• Fast, Flat Course- Crescent City Classic Qualifier
• Benefiting the Harahan Rotary Scholarship Foundation a 501(c) 3
New Orleans Track Club’s 2010 Grand Prix Series “Kick Off” Race
Contact NOTC at 504-467-8626
Organized by:
Sponsors contact Randy Martin at 504-737-5126
Website www.runNOTC.org
ROTARY CLUB OF HARAHAN
SECOND HARVEST
FOOD DRIVE
Our annual food drive was a great success! We
collected over 450 pounds of food for Second
Harvest. Many thanks to all who participated,
but especially to A-AAA Key Mini Storage
(an EBA member) who held their own collection at their different locations in conjunction
with our October food drive. Special thanks
also to Jackson Supply on Edwards Avenue
who collected donations at their facility the
entire month of October. This is the second
year that Jackson Supply has volunteered to
help EBA & Second Harvest. Thanks Ronnie!
In business,
time is money.
With Whitney’s
Remote Check
Deposit, you
can save both.
With Whitney Bank’s Remote
Check Deposit, you can forget
about wasting time and gas
driving across town to get your
checks deposited before closing
time. Now you can do it quickly
and easily right from your desk.
You’ll even enjoy later bank
cutoff times. Whitney Bankers
can provide you with all of the
financial services your growing
business needs.
Ronnie Gill,
Jackson Supply
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Call 866.949.6790
Click whitneybank.com
Come by one of our convenient locations
Jack & Sandi Fleury,
A-AAA Key
Mini Storage
Member FDIC. Normal credit criteria apply.
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EBA 2009-2010 Members
The EBA Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the following businesses as current members of our organization for the
2009-2010 calendar year. We look forward to an exciting year, and are pleased to have your company’s participation and representation once again.
1ST LAKE PROP./CHESTNUT CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./CITRUS CREEK EAST
1ST LAKE PROP./CITRUS CREEK WEST
1ST LAKE PROP./CLEARWATER CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./CYPRESS CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./HICKORY CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./MAGNOLIA CREEK
1ST LAKE PREP./OAK CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./PALMETTO CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./SAWMILL CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./WALNUT CREEK
1ST LAKE PROP./WILLOW CREEK
1ST LAKE PROPERTIES
A-AAA MINISTORAGE #28
A/C SUPPLY, INC.
ABBOTT INTERNATIONAL CO.
ACI DISTRIBUTION
AD GRAPHICS
AERIAL HYDRAULICS, INC.
AGNELLY & ASSOCIATES
AIRTOOL EQUIPMENT RENTAL
AIM TECHNOLOGIES
AL BOURGEOIS PLUMBING
ALLIED WASTE SERVICE
ALLSTATE - S. LODRIGUES INS.
ALTERNATIVE TEES
ASI FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
BANNERS IN 48 HOURS
BEADS BY THE DOZEN
BEERMAN PRECISION
BERTUCCI & LABICHE PRI. WEALTH MGMT
BEST BUSINESS FORMS & SUPPLIES
BIG EASY BAR & GRILL
BLAZE EXPRESS COURIER SERVICE
BLOCK-DICKSON, INC.
BLUE FLASH
BOOKOO BOUNCE
BOURGEOIS BENNETT, LLC, CPAS
BRIDGEWATER PROPERTIES, LLC
BRINSON COMPANY, INC.
BROADVIEW SECURITY
BROOKE COMPANIES
CANCER ASSOCIATION OF GNO
CAPITAL ONE BANK
CCA SALES
CCTV WHOLESALERS
CHAILLAND BUSINESS SERVICES
CHAMBER N.O. REGION
CHAMPS
CHASE BANK
CHERAMIE FINANCIAL SERVICES
CINTAS CORPORATION
COASTAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT SALES
COATS, ROSE, YALE, RYMAN & LEE
COBB ENTERPRISES & ASSOC., INC.
COE AND COMPANY, LLC
COFFEE COTTAGE
COLONIAL GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
COMMERCIAL VAN & TRUCK EQUIPMENT
COMMUNITY COFFEE COMPANY, LLC
COMPASS FURNITURE
COPELANDS OF NEW ORLEANS
CREOLE ENGINEERING SALES CO.
CRESCENT BANK
CRESCENT CITY GRAPHICS, LLC
CRESCENT MATERIALS SERVICE
CRESCENT TRANSPORT
CRESCENT TRUCKS, INC.
CURVES OF ELMWOOD
DAVIS CONTRACT DRAPERIES
DAVIS SALES CO., INC.
DEUBLER ELECTRIC
DIAL ONE - HOUSE OF DOORS, INC.
DONOVAN MARINE
DURR HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, LLC
DYKE INDUSTRIES
EAST JEFFERSON PROPERTIES
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS - S. MAYEUX
EFI SERVICES, INC.
EKCO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
ELMWOOD CENTER
ELMWOOD HOLDINGS
ELMWOOD PROFESSIONAL GROUP
ELMWOOD SELF STORAGE & WINE CELLAR
ESP AGENCY, INC.
F.H. MYERS CONSTRUCTION CORP.
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES
FAVROT & SHANE COMPANIES
FINE PAPERS, INC.
FIRST BANK & TRUST
FIRST LIGHT INC.
FIRST NBC BANK
FLOORING DEPOT & COMMERCIAL FLOORING
FOX & HOUND
FREEMAN DECORATING
FULL MOTION PRODUCTIONS
G.T. MICHELLI CO., INC.
GAYNELL MARTIN INSURANCE, INC.
GENERAL POWER & CONTROL CORP.
GERDAU AMERISTEEL
GEORGIAN FURNISHING CO.
GIBBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST
GOLD MEDAL CONCESSION SUPPLY
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
GRANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
GROETSCH WHOLESALE GROCERS
GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK
GUILLORY SHEET METAL WORKS, INC.
GULF STATES THEATRES, INC.
H. ROCKER ELECTRIC CO., INC.
HAMPTON INNS & SUITES
HANCOCK BANK
HARRY KELLEHER & COMPANY, INC.
HICKORY DAY CARE, INC.
HIGH TECH AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
HJM MACHINE SHOP,INC.
HOLLIS COMPANIES
HUBER, INC.
HUEY BROWN’S KITCHEN
IBERIA BANK
IMPERIAL TRADING CO., INC.
INDUSTRIAL SIGNS, INC.
INSULATIONS, INC.
INTERNATIONAL REFRIGERATED FACILITIES
IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT
J.B. LEVERT LAND CO., INC.
JAEGERS RESTAURANT
JEDCO
JEFFERSON BUSINESS CENTER
JEFFERSON CHAMBER
JEFFERSON PARISH PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
JEFFERSON TAILOR & ALTERATIONS
JOHN E. KOERNER & CO.
JOHNSTONE SUPPLY OF N.O.
JOSEPH LABADOT CONTRACTORS, INC.
KIRK TALBOT, STATE REPRESENTATIVE
KYOTO 2 RESTAURANT, LLC
LA LOUISIANE BAKERY
LABARRE BUSINESS PARK
LAITRAM CORPORATION
LANDMARK SURVEYING
LATTER & BLUM, INC. REALTORS
LAURICELLA LAND COMPANY
LOGRECO & ASSOC.
LOUIS W. HOWAT & SON, INC.
LOUISIANA BENEFITS.COM
LOUISIANA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION
LOUISIANA COCA-COLA BOTTLING
LOUISIANA TIMED MANAGERS
LUDWIG BUILDINGS
M.P.M. INC.
MAGIC SEASONINGS BLENDS
MAGNOLIA PHYSICAL THERAPY
MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
MAHL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
MARSIGLIA CONSTRUCTION CO.
MAX J. DERBES, INC.
MDI CONSTRUCTION
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES, INC.
MEHAFFEY & DAIGLE, INC.
METAIRIE BANK
MORE GRAPHICS
MORRIS AND MORRIS, INC. dba McDONALD’S
NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL
NATIONAL FRUIT FLAVOR CO., INC.
NAT’L ELEC. CONT. ASSOC. SO LA CHP INC.
NEW ORLEANS PROMOTIONS
NU-LITE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS, LLC
OFFSET PRINTING COMPANY
OMNI BANK
ORKIN PEST CONTROL
PARSON & SANDERSON, INC.
PELICAN STATE OUTPATIENT CNTR.
PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CORP.
PENTA CORPORATION
PERSONNEL CONSULTING GROUP
PREMIER SOURCE, INC.
RANDALL C. MARTIN, CPA
REGIONS BANK
RIVER PARISH DISPOSAL, INC.
RON-DEL FLOOR SERVICE, INC.
ROYAL WELDING SUPPLY
SALES TRAINING INSTITUTE/SANDLER
SARA LEE COFFEE & TEA
SCHULLY, ROBERTS, SLATTERY & MARINO
SEALY & COMPANY
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
SIMON SAVOIE, JR., CPA
SMILIE’S RESTAURANT
SOUTHERN EAGLE SALES/ANH-BSH
SOUTHLAND INTERNATIONAL OF LOUISIANA
ST. RITA CHURCH
STEWART ENTERPRISES
SUDA SALVAGE, INC.
THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP
THE KAMP
THE ROSE GARDEN
THIONVILLE LABS, INC.
THYSSEN/DOVER ELEVATOR COMPANY
TOM’S PRINTING
TOWNPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT
TRANSPORTATION CONSLT/TCI TRKG
TULANE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES/ELMWOOD
U.S. LAWNS OF NEW ORLEANS
UNI-COPY TECHNOLOGIES
UNION SERVICE & MTN. CO., INC.
UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY CO.
VISIBLE PROMOTIONS
WALLE CORPORATION
WALLIN GROUP
WECHEM, INC.
WEINER CORT FURNITURE RENTAL
WHOLESALE SIDING SUPPLY
WJS ENTERPRISES, INC.
ZEA CAFE
If your business is not included on the above list, please remember to mail your dues ($100 Regular Member, $150
Associate Member) to P.O. Box 23642, Elmwood, LA 70183 OR call Gayle Martin at the EBA office (504) 738-5838 if you
have any questions. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
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ARE YOU READY FOR H1N1 FLU AT WORK?
Disability Issues and Leave Policies
By Drew Burnside, Attorney
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discriminating against employees because
of a “disability”. A disability typically has a significant impact on a person’s life and involves a
condition that is permanent. The ADA also regulates questioning an employee about a disability
and employer-sponsored medical examinations and tests. The ADA is enforced by the EEOC, a
federal agency. The ADA may affect how an employer with 15 or more employees deals with employees during flu
season.
H1N1 or swine flu is a strain of flu which is said to be worse than “seasonal” flu. The EEOC takes the position that
seasonal flu is not a disability and therefore not subject to the anti-discrimination provisions of the ADA but that H1N1
flu is a disability. The restrictions on medical tests applies in all situations, not just those concerning a disability.
According to the EEOC, an employer dealing with swine flu at work may take certain steps to protect the
workplace. A company may send home an employee who displays flu-like symptoms. The ADA permits an employer
to require employees to follow infection control measures such as frequent hand washing and coughing and sneezing
into an elbow. And the EEOC says an employer may ask an employee about the nature of her symptoms—
but an employer may not ask if an employee
has an underlying condition (like diabetes)
that might make him more susceptible to the
flu or a secondary infection (such as
pneumonia) from H1N1 flu. An employer
may use tele-work” as a measure to
reduce opportunities for infection.
More information may be found here:
www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html.
The EEOC urges all employers to obtain
information from the CDC (www.cdc.gov).
H1N1 flu promises to challenge a
company’s leave practices, especially paid
sick leave. A company may want to consider
changing its sick leave practices to address
H1N1 such as adding more paid days (do
you really want Bob back at work coughing
on everyone and getting co-workers sick?),
accelerating the accrual of paid days for new
hires or extending the number of unpaid days
so sick employees feel some measure of job
security and less pressure to return until they
are well.
Leave policies may also be affected
where your employee is well but has a
dependent with flu to take care of such as a
child. Again the same issues surface: the
use of paid leave, the extension of unpaid
leave, allowing new employees to use leave.
Leave policies often do not address dependent care so that may be a topic to consider
now.
If an employer is covered by the Family
and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), many of
the considerations concerning leave practices
will transform from optional to mandatory.
But FMLA is a topic for another day.
Drew Burnside is an employment lawyer
representing employers through the
New Orleans office of Coats|Rose.
dburnside@coatsrose.com or (504) 299-3083.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
COMPANY: __________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
Elmwood Business
Association
Membership Rewards
MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
PHONE#:____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________________________
REPRESENTATIVE: __________________________________________________
POSITION: __________________________________________________________
PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES: __________________________________
____ GOVERNMENT (Infrastructure, land use, taxing & legislative issues)
____ COMMUNICATION (Newsletter, website & membership notices)
What does it mean to be a member of the Elmwood
Business Association?
The EBA provides networking
opportunities prior to each of our luncheons. The EBA
also assists Harahan Elementary School as part of our
Adopt-a-School program as well as collecting
donations of toys and food annually for Angel’s Place
and Second Harvest Food Bank respectively.
____ MEMBERSHIP (Monthly meetings, special events, & crawfish boil)
DUES ANNUALLY
( ) Regular Member* $100.00
( ) Associate Member** $150.00
(please include payment with completed application)
The EBA sponsors social events like the Annual
Seafood Dinner and the Taste of Elmwood luncheon.
*Member - those businesses located in or owning property within the Elmwood Business Park
** Associate Member - those businesses located outside the Elmwood Business Park
For additional information contact our membership chairman at the above address or call 738-5838.
“To foster, protect and promote the welfare and interest
of all those engaged in commerce within the area.”
Regular Members
Associate Membership $150 per year.
For businesses located outside of the Elmwood
Business Park.
The EBA sponsors monthly luncheons with guests like
Jim Henderson of WWL-TV. We sponsor an annual
breakfast with the Parish President, Aaron Broussard.
Members enjoy discounts on these functions.
COMMITTEE PREFERENCE
Welcome New
Members
Regular Membership $100 per year.
Available to businesses located within the Elmwood
Business Park.
The EBA publishes a quarterly newsletter to let all
businesses within the Elmwood Business Park know
about the upcoming and recently sponsored functions,
as well as to inform us of governmental issues that
affect us. A limited amount of advertising is available
in the newsletter with discounts and placement preference for our members.
Elmwood Business Association
Board of Directors
2009-2010
Officers
President
Kenny Bertucci
Bertucci & Labiche Private Wealth Mgmt
733-3933
President-Elect
Christian Rooney
Flooring Depot and Commercial Floors
733-8188
Secretary Treasurer
Kevin Bergeron
Whitney National Bank
846-2507
Full Motion Productions - Bill Morrow
Guaranty Savings Bank - Dan Ross
Jefferson Business Center Robert Maloney, Jr.
Regions Bank - Kelly Schott
Lisa George
733-0254
Magnolia Physical Therapy
Pat Kelleher
Harry Kelleher and Co.
Associate Members
Brian Girardot
733-3649
Community Coffee Company
Greg Loisel
818-7382
Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Tricia Johnson
Southland Idealease
Brandi Milliet
1st Lake Properties
Allied Waste - Glenn Moore
Broadview Security - Nate Reggio
Coe and Company, LLC - Sheri Mora
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Committee Chairmen
818-1300
828-0400
455-5059
Please feel free to contact us with your ideas and concerns!
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• Serving Food from 11am - 11pm
Featuring the “Famous Big Easy Burger”
• Wraps • Seafood • Cuban Sandwiches • Steaks
• Cochon de Lait Poboys • Specialty Salads & more…
See ya here for…
• Happy Hour M-S 11-6
• Ladies’ Night Wed. & Fri.
• Video Poker $1000 Payouts
• Big Screen TV Sports (four 32” screens & one 72” screen)
• Internet Jukebox
• 7 Pool Tables
• APA & BCA Pool Leagues as well as Open Pool
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5608 CITRUS BLVD., HARAHAN, LA 70123
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EBA Newsletter DECEMBER 2009
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Permit No. 1453
New Orleans, LA
P.O. Box 23642
Elmwood Business Park
Elmwood, LA 70183
The Elmwood Business Newsletter is published quarterly by the Elmwood Business Association. The views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect
the views of the Elmwood Business Association or of its Board of Directors. Any official positions taken by the Association will be specifically identified as
such. Articles, letters to the editor, news releases, and ads are welcome. Send copy to: The Elmwood Business Newsletter, P.O. Box 23642, Elmwood,
LA 70183 or call the EBA office at 738-5838. Please include your telephone number. For more information about the EBA please visit our website at
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