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• The Picard Group TPG client Cheniere Energy Inc. recently made a generous donation to SOWELA in support of a new apprenticeship program. The new program will launch in January 2019, and eligible students will take what they have learned in SOWELA’s classrooms and apply it to their jobs at Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass Terminal. Cheniere's donation to SOWELA is part of its ongoing commitment to supporting STEM initiatives. In 2017, Cheniere invested $3.5 million dollars toward programs supporting STEM initiatives, disaster relief and recovery efforts, military service care, environmental stewardship, and community health and wellness.
  December 07
• The Picard Group On Wednesday, Tyron Picard, who serves as Chair-Elect of CABL, was honored to present former Governor Kathleen Blanco with the Council for a Better Louisiana's Robert B. Hamm Award for Distinguished Service at CABL's annual meeting. Blanco received two standing ovations from the crowd upon receiving the award.
  December 07
• The Picard Group We would like to wish Congressman Rodney Alexander, TPG's Senior Director of Federal Affairs, a very happy birthday.
  December 05
• The Picard Group Congratulations to TPG’s Evan Boudreaux!
  December 04
• The Picard Group Louisiana-based tech company and TPG client WaitrApp traveled to New York City to be recognized as a NASDAQ-traded company. Chris Meaux, CEO, and the Waitr team rang the NASDAQ opening bell yesterday morning in New York City, signifying the opening day of trading. Now named Waitr Holdings, Waitr began trading on NASDAQ on November 16, following a $308 million acquisition to Landcadia Holdings earlier this year, and can be found under the ticker WTRH.
  November 29
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  November 22
• The Picard Group TPG recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Lafayette Regional Airport terminal. Congressman Rodney Alexander, Senior Director of Federal Affairs at TPG, attended the ceremony. "We are excited for the Lafayette Regional Airport and the entire region of the state. As a member of the TPG federal team, it is impressive to sit with FAA officials in Washington, D.C. and hear how they are using Lafayette as a financial model across the nation," stated Congressman Alexander. The groundbreaking ceremony was a huge draw for legislative officials. Governor John Bel Edwards, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, and U.S. Representative Clay Higgins were in attendance, as well as many state and local legislators and officials. The event marked the next step in the historic process.
  November 16
• The Picard Group To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor and thank you today and every day.
  November 11
• The Picard Group TPG hosted a small group of young professionals for coffee and dialogue with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy during his recent visit to the Acadiana area. TPG's Paige Hensgens Hightower, Andrew Richard, and Nic Walts were in attendance.
  November 08
• The Picard Group During Opportunity Machine's Innovation Conference, Nic Walts and Evan Boudreaux participated in the Pitchers and Draft event. During the reverse pitch competition, Lafayette organizations pitch challenges to creative teams who will deploy solutions to pitch back for prizes and the potential to help develop and support the Lafayette parish community. #tpggivesback
  November 05
• The Picard Group This past weekend, TPG was out supporting another local community event. Sophia Baker, TPG intern, recruited Nick Cahanin to run in the Ronald McDonald House 5K Color Run on behalf of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. The event raised money in support of the Ronald McDonald House in New Orleans, which provides sick children and their families a place to stay while being treated at New Orleans medical facilities. Nick took 1st place overall. Congrats!
  November 05
• The Picard Group Opportunity Machine's Innovation Conference is in full swing following a welcome message by Mayor-President Joel Robideaux. TPG's Nic Walts and Evan Boudreaux will be participating in the conference on Saturday with fellow the705 members for Pitchers and Draft Reverse Pitch Competition.
  November 02
• The Picard Group TPG's Nic Walts and Faith Ardoin Garbett recently attended One Acadiana's Ballots Over Breakfast at The Picard Center. Dr. Steven Procopio of Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana shared the pros and cons of the six proposed Constitutional Amendments, and LCG councilmen Kenneth Boudreaux and Jay Castille discussed two proposed millages to support the Parish jail and district court operations. Senator Page Cortez also spoke about proposed Constitutional Amendment #4. The six proposed Constitutional Amendments and two proposed millages will be on the November 6 ballot.
  October 26
• The Picard Group TPG recently sponsored and attended the 2018 Franco-Fête luncheon. The event honored Sen. Eric La Fleur with the “Marquis de La Fayette 2018” award for his many years of public service and his strong support of French language programs and helped raise money for “Escadrille Louisiane” scholarship program which allows dozens of Louisiana students to study in France before pursuing a career as a teacher in immersion schools across the state. Other attendees included Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Sec.of Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Jack Montoucet, Rep. Mike Huval, Rep. Jerry "Truck" Gisclair, Mayor-President Joel Robideaux, and Consul General of France Vincent Sciama.
  October 17
• The Picard Group Bike MS ride day 1 complete! Good luck on day 2 Team Blu Collar!
  October 07
• The Picard Group Good luck this weekend to Team Blu Collar​: Representative Tanner Magee​, TPG's Nick Cahanin, Matt Delaune, Alan Faucheux, and Philip Cahanin​ as they embark on the two-day, 150 mile Bike MS event this weekend. Thank you to all of the team's sponsors: Lafayette General Health, Blue Oak BBQ, Landry Magee Law, Dr. Matthew Porche-Chiropractor
  October 05
• The Picard Group TPG recently attended An Evening with Archie Manning and Les Miles, benefiting the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. The event was an unique opportunity to hear both gentleman reflect on their favorite Louisiana sports memories.
  October 04
• The Picard Group This morning, members of the TPG staff and their families participated in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer team in Lafayette. #tpggivesback #results
  September 22
• The Picard Group Congratulations to Senator Eric LaFleur who will be honored with the “Marquis de La Fayette 2018” award for his many years of public service and his strong support of French language programs and the mission of CODOFIL. Senator LaFleur is one of the few French-speaking legislators and has been a proponent of French Immersion in Louisiana schools. On Sunday, October 14, the annual Franco-Fête luncheon will be held in Lafayette to raise funds to support French education in Louisiana. Learn how you can be a part of this enriching event: https://lapolitics.com/
  September 21
• The Picard Group George Swift, President of TPG client SWLA Economic Development Alliance moderated a discussion with former US Senator John Breaux (D-LA) and former US Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA). The discussion centered around members of Congress working together in a bi-partisan manner to address the critical issues facing our nation. It was part of the US Chamber of Commerce 2018 Federation Advocacy and Growth Conference held in New Orleans this week.
  September 13
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  September 12
• The Picard Group A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to announce the extension of Apollo Road for TPG client the city of Scott. The extension will create greater access throughout the city, expanding economic development opportunities and business endeavors for the city. Purvis Morrison, Mayor of Scott, Louisiana, made the announcement and thanked former city officials who conceptualized the impact that the extension would have on the area. He also thanked Senator Gerald Boudreaux, Senator Page Cortez, Senator Jonathan Perry, Representative Julie Emerson, and State Representative John Stefanski for helping secure $2.2 million in state funds and asked for their continued support to secure additional state funds to put toward completion of the project.
  September 12
• The Picard Group SWLA Economic Development Alliance's LegisGator continues to stand out as a premier event, providing the unique opportunity for business leaders to connect with both federal and state lawmakers, as well as former members of both state and federal houses, at one event. On August 24, more than 800 legislators, business leaders, supporters, lobbyists, and others involved in the political realm gathered at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles for LegisGator. Read more about this successful event here: https://lapolitics.com/2018/08/sponsored-successful-legisgator-event-honors-lawmakers/
  August 31
• The Picard Group SWLA Economic Development Alliance's annual LegisGator Luncheon was held today in Lake Charles. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and TPG's Mike Michot were among a few of the speakers at this event, recognizing and expressing appreciation to members of the Louisiana Legislature.
  August 24
• The Picard Group TPG client University of Louisiana at Lafayette hosted Congressman Clay Higgins, Public Service Commissioner Mike Francis, and Crowley Mayor Greg Jones for a tour of the alternative energy plant in Crowley, LA. The alternative energy plant is a partnership between UL Lafayette, Cleco and other industrial partnerships.
  August 20