News money 2008-06-22 Andanh.com

Program assists first-time homebuyers Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:30:00 EST
The program is offered through the Louisiana Asset Building Initiative, which establishes Individual Development Accounts that are dedicated savings accounts allowing low-income workers to save earnings and acquire assets as a way out of poverty.

Honors: Ferrellgas Partners nominated for award Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:13:00 EST
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS L.P., one of the nation's largest propane distributors, recently was nominated for the 2008 Employer Support Freedom Award.

Field days at local research stations attract producers Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:13:00 EST
Jack Dillard: We are honored and blessed to have two agricultural research stations in the immediate area. The Pecan Research Station is located in Caddo Parish and Red River Research Station in Bossier Parish.

Extra money should go to student loans, emergency fund Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:11:00 EST
If you're out of school and soon to be juggling student loan debt, read Michelle Singletary's responses to questions submitted during a recent online discussion at www.washingtonpost.com.

Organizations: Shreveporter named chairwoman of worldwide group Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:14:00 EST
DEBRA LINDSEY-WAYT, senior vice president of membership and marketing for the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, will be installed next week as the chairman of Sales & Marketing Executives International.

Business Calendar: Mineral leasing,drilling seminar planned Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:09:00 EST
Don Briggs, president, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association and Becky Berry, director, LSU Center for Business and Economic Research will host an educational seminar on the basics of land/mineral leasing and drilling at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Locations and completions Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:14:00 EST
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