LOCAL BUSINESSES RECEIVE 2019 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

The Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and the U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the 2019 Louisiana Small Business Award winners at an event recognizing small business leaders who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of Louisiana. Two local businesses were among those recognized at a private reception at the Governor’s Mansion. Keisha Bell-Celestand was awarded the Women in Business Champion award. Celestand runs A Place for Her Counseling Center, providing girls and young ladies with outpatient mental health services designed to foster clients to live successful within their communities. Matt and Michelle Rainwater were awarded the Green and Sustainable Award for their business, Sanican, providing mobile and exterior residential and commercial cleaning service, using a state of the art system that cleans and sanitizes.