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We make it personal at Southwest Louisiana Credit Union.

Southwest Louisiana Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative institution, and we’re here to serve our members. By just opening and maintaining a share savings account, you become a part-owner of the credit union.

Credit unions are not-for-profit, which means your loan interest rates are lower, your earnings are higher and you’ll rarely see fees.

Your financial success is our priority, and we’ve been helping our members achieve their goals for over 60 years. When you talk with one of our certified financial counselors, you won’t be talking with another guy in a suit who’s only looking for big profits. You’ll be talking with someone in your Credit Union Family who has been where you are and who can help you get on your feet.

In a region swept up by unparalleled industrial expansion, the Port of Lake Charles serves as an economic engine to Southwest Louisiana. The Calcasieu Ship Channel is vital to area industry and is rapidly becoming one of America’s energy corridors.

Roughly 200 square miles of the Port District house facilities that produce 7.5 percent of the nation’s daily petroleum products consumption. With the deepwater navigation channel, cargo handling capabilities, three class 1 railroad companies and a short line railroad, Interstate highway systems and access to barge traffic connections, the Port was ranked by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the 11th-busiest port district in the U.S., based on cargo tonnage.

The Port of Lake Charles is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners and comprises two marine terminals and over 5,000 acres of property zoned for industrial use, including an industrial park. For more information, call 337-439-3661 or visit www.portlc.com.

Reed's Metals, founded over 20 years ago, is the industry leader in metal roofing and pre-engineered metal buildings. We fabricate your materials onsite, deliver, and unload for you! We stock more than 20 colors and have 7 panel profiles. This means we can achieve any style in metal roofing that you're looking for! We specialize in custom buildings and can make any project happen for you. Our metal roofing comes with an up-to 45-year warranty (standard) and all of our steel buildings are pre-engineered. We also offer post frame and econo buildings for maximum cost efficiency. Reed's Metals leads the industry in turn-around time. Most roofing products are available same day and we guarantee delivery in 72 hours. Buildings are delivered anywhere from 2-6 weeks, which cuts the industry standard in half! For your free quote, call (337) 625-5051 or visit us online at reedsmetals.com.

Since 1950, Beauregard Health System has served the healthcare needs of the citizens of Beauregard Parish and surrounding communities. As a 60-bed acute care facility, Beauregard Health System combines the latest medical technology with human warmth and concern.

Beauregard Health System is a not-for-profit hospital, committed to the continual improvement and expansion of healthcare in the interest of better serving the needs of the community. Beauregard Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. At Beauregard Health System, "We Treat You Like Family!"

Hollier’s Home Improvement is a leading home remodeling and renovations contractor in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. We’re a fully licensed home improvement company that can provide you with professionally installed roofing, siding, windows, soffits & fascia, glass rooms and more. We love Louisiana and have been serving this community for 20 years.

For the best remodeling contractor in the business, give us a call at 337-988-330 or click on our ad on this page.