Spotlight on History
Made in Louisiana
5/1/2017
In honor of National Small Business Week on April 30th through May 6th, the LDMA is highlighting stories on products and businesses Made in Louisiana. Take a tour of Louisiana businesses, both past and present, and see the making of well-known local products. Also, watch LPB’s Louisiana Legends interviews with Louisiana business owners from a variety of fields to learn more about their roads to success.
Products & Businesses
- Abita Beer, Abita Springs
- Bayou Rum, Lacassine
- Elmer Candy, Ponchatoula
- Gambina Dolls, New Orleans
- Goudchaux’s Department Stores, Baton Rouge
- Kleinpeter Dairy, Baton Rouge
- Martin Accordions, Lafayette
- Marucci Bats, Baton Rouge
- Royale Airlines, Shreveport
- Tabasco, Avery Island
- Tony Chachere’s, Opelousas
- Zwolle Tamales, Zwolle
Business Owners
- Donald “Boysie” Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards
- Ella Brennan, Commander’s Palace
- Al Copeland, Popeye’s Chicken
- James Davison, Davison Transport
- Ruth Fertel, Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Blaine Kern, Mardi Gras World
- Norman V. Kinsey, Transco Energy Company
- Glen Post, CenturyLink
- Bert Turner, Turner Industries
- Clarke Williams, CenturyLink
- Ron Zappe, Zapp’s Potato Chips
- Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance
Louisiana Home Grown
You can also watch a WWL-TV Special Project from the 1970s that explores industries unique to Louisiana - thoroughbred horses, turtles, bagasse, perique tobacco, and Spanish moss.
To see more even more stories, explore the complete Made in Louisiana topic.