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Louisiana Business Weekly

Louisiana Business Weekly

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Host Brian Haldane visits with different business owners each week to get a peak behind the curtain of the work they're doing. Louisiana Business Weekly is presented by Currency Bank.Copyright Guaranty Broadcasting Company Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 3.5 Abbas Aid - Hasan and Aisha

    3.5 Abbas Aid - Hasan and Aisha
    9 Oct 2026
    Louisiana Business Weekly walks down a different path this episode by visiting with brother and sister duo, Hasan Abbas and Aisha Abbasova, who are not yet to market with what could be a game-changing invention. They have invented an AI cane for the visually impaired. Where most canes rely on lidar or other sensory technology, their cane is guided by a camera with multiple levels of AI directing it.

    The two are very close to having a prototype ready, but their journey into the business world is already over half a decade in the making.

    Inspired by their grandfather, who lost his sight following a traumatic accident, they have been working on this project for a handful of years. This past year, they took part in a cohort for the Baton Rouge Young Entrepreneur's Academy. They worked with developers, mentors, CEO's and more to refine their business. Side note, Everyone taking part in YEABR registers their business with the Secretary of State's office.

    Along with the guidance they got through YEABR, they alos won the Pitch Night competition at the end of the course. Since then, they have reveived more seed funding through other sources and are inching closer to seeing their [roduct come to life.
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    42 min
  • 3.4 5 Star Printing - Danny Paline

    3.4 5 Star Printing - Danny Paline
    11 Sep 2026
    Name recognition and branding have become incerasingly important in today's marketing world, which is why this week's episode features Danny Paline from Five Star Printing and Signs. brian talked with Danny about his path and what led him into the business. They also talked about the challenges that covid brought to the marketing world increases in tehnology, and where the business is headed. Danny also talked about the importance of customer focus and relationship building.
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    43 min
  • 3.3 Additive Innovations - Jace Dugas

    3.3 Additive Innovations - Jace Dugas
    11 Sep 2026
    This week, Brian steps into the world of 3D printing with Jace Dugas, Owner of Additive Innovations. They talk about the benefits of 3D printing, the applications of it, and the various fields that are adapting to it. They also talk about the challenges that come with keeping up with technology; as well as the challenges of the lack of understanding of that technology and lack of trust in the product from the general public, though that trust is building at a great rate.
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    38 min
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