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Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSU Director Adam C. McCloskey

BATON ROUGE – Adam C. McCloskey has been named director of the Louisiana Small Business
Development Center at LSU. 

At LSU, McCloskey leads an office that provides no-cost consulting to small business
and aspiring entrepreneurs in the nine-parish capital region. The SBDC offers expert
advice on issues from cash-flow management, securing loans, business planning and
everything in between.  The LSU Center also has a statewide mandate to help companies
focused on bringing technology to market.

“I enjoy that when I go home at night, I can think about how I’ve helped someone else
get closer to their dreams. That’s ultimately the role of the SBDC, and I’m happy
to play my part,” McCloskey said.  His consulting will center around business valuation
and acquisition, advertising, and financial management.

The Small Business Development

Two developers working to bring more business to Hampstead near U.S. 17 received planning board approval for rezoning.

Peter S. Vinal, a real estate broker and owner of the TP Factory, LLC saw the Factory Road property on the market, which is near Hampstead Baptist Church. The 2.85 acres, less than a mile away from U.S. 17, was purchased with the assistance of his business partner, Dr. Thomas Melin.

“I just moved here in Salters Haven and everyone was just telling me that everyone needs a new place to go,” Vinal stated in his application to county officials. “So, I felt like this was the perfect spot to do just that.”

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Mission area veteran brings expertise in strategic growth, contract capture and scientific portfolio management

Reston, Va., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Noblis, Inc., a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, named Lisa Gardner as vice president of its Federal Civilian Solutions mission area and a member of the company’s Executive Council. Reporting to the chief executive officer, she will direct strategy, business development (BD) and program execution for the federal civilian government portfolio.

“I congratulate Lisa on her new appointment. She’s already been responsible for driving growth across this portfolio, so she’s truly well positioned to take the lead,” said Mile Corrigan, Noblis president and chief executive officer.

Gardner was previously the business development executive for the Federal Civilian Solutions mission area, where she led efforts in the transportation, space and health sectors.

“I’m honored to take on this role at an exciting