Capital Area United Way adapts to meet new needs for more Baton Rouge area families
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. As it enters its 97th year, Capital Area United Way’s role as a community connector has become more important than ever as people seek to find resources and meet needs amid challenging economic circumstances. Last year, more than 50,000 calls were placed…
Baton Rouge Salvation Army steps up when people are in need
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. During the past two years, the Salvation Army in Baton Rouge has seen a dramatic shift when it comes to people seeking their assistance. For years, most of those individuals were from the north Baton Rouge area. Today, the Salvation Army serves…
Cox Business tools meet customer needs in our ever-changing economic world
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. The world of work and the economy has changed dramatically in recent years. Employees are logging on from home to complete projects and handle routine tasks. Meetings have moved from conference rooms to mobile devices, with participants sometimes spread out across multiple…
Business continuity products help Cox customers maintain services even in challenging times
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. For a business owner, a natural disaster or a cyberattack is a worst-case scenario. Damage to infrastructure and data can mean lost revenue and an inability to serve customers in a timely fashion. As a solution, Cox Business offers multiple services that…
How a managed wifi network can transform business operations for both employees and customers
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Having a strong and reliable wireless network can be a gamechanger for a business owner. Customers can use it to share photos and experiences on social media, spreading the brand’s name to more people. Others may choose to place orders or pay…
Security tools help Cox Business customers protect data, improve efficiency and maximize operations
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. When a customer or employee walks onto a business property, it isn’t unusual for that footage to be captured on surveillance cameras. Increasingly, business owners use cameras to monitor operations and keep people safe. As these tools become more prevalent, many are…
As remote workforce grows, Cox Business enhances services to help employees and customers stay connected
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. A major shift has happened among businesses of all sizes across the country. Increasingly, companies are allowing employees to work at least part of the time from a remote location. To help managers and workers stay connected and keep their information secure,…
Powerful network and multiple connection points help Cox Business serve companies of all sizes
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. In today’s economy, a strong and reliable internet connection is a necessity for any business. Whether a company is selling goods online, maintaining a consistent social media presence or communicating with team members in multiple locations, staying connected is vital. To meet…
Cox Prosight enables health systems to improve efficiency, care and safety with robust, user-friendly design
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. An innovative and integrated technology platform from Cox Communications has the potential to help hospitals and medical facilities become more efficient, improve patient care and keep employees safe. The platform, Cox Prosight, allows hospital staff to track and locate devices and call…
Quality products, teamwork and customer service help Billy Heroman’s thrive for five generations
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. The Heroman family can trace its roots in the floral business all the way back to the 1800s. That was when Fred William Heroman opened a store at the corner of Fourth and Main Streets in Baton Rouge, selling only religious items.…
Family-owned Louis Mechanical Contractors keeps focus on honesty and quality work as it passes 60-year milestone anniversary
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Since it first opened in 1960, Louis Mechanical Contractors has always been a family operation as it handles a wide variety of plumbing needs across the Baton Rouge area, from small faucet fixes to major construction projects. When original founder Louis DeJohn…
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…
Baton Rouge massage therapist credits family for helping her set high standards and find her path in life
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…