Local family holds on to faith, community support as pandemic strikes blow to its event business
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. For years, Patrick and Marilyn Alexander wanted to create a space where people of all ages could relax and have a good time. Seeking something different than a nightclub vibe, their vision was a family-friendly venue for dancing, parties, luncheons and other…
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By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Cleveland Spears III always knew he wanted to be a business owner. As a teenager, he thought it would be cool to be the boss. But over time, Spears found a much deeper meaning in being an entrepreneur. “I started thinking about…
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By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Rosemary Wilkinson always knew she wanted to help people. She was in the medical magnet program at Glen Oaks High School and enrolled at LSU to study biology. Named after her grandmothers Rosalie Garner and Mary Hardin, Wilkinson always kept in mind…
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