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Homer Knost played a role in the launching of more than 100 companies in his 80-year business career, including Arkel International.
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âBusiness Reportâ 2021 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees announced
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Hall of Fame Laureate: Chef John Folse, founder, Chef John Folse & Company
Hall of Fame Laureate: Homer Knost, founder, Arkel International (posthumous)
Businessperson of the Year: Brandon Landry, founder and CEO, Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux
Young Businessperson of the Year: Nick Speyrer, President, Emergent Method
Company of the Year (100 or more employees): Lipsey’s
Company of the Year (fewer than 100 employees): City Group Hospitality
All of this yearâs honorees will be profiled in the March edition of
Business Report and honored at a gala on Tuesday, March 30, at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge. Sponsors of the event are Franklin, Capital One and Hannis T Bourgeois.