I also got a request for the following location to be used between July through September. Contact Jamie Mabile Delatte at 225-978-3159, if you know of an area that fits this description. ----scary/creepy looking cabin and or cabins. The site must radiate a scary atmosphere. The cabin or campsite would preferably be in a densely wooded area. The optimal situation would be a campsite with (nice) cabins to house the 10 producers coming from LA and a creepy (single) cabin close by to use for filming.

The False River Regional Airport, located on La. Hwy 1, is two miles northwest of the City of New Roads. This general aviation airpark offers a lighted, 5,000 ft. hard-surfaced runway, hangers, aviation supplies and a terminal building. For more information, contact Yvonne Chenevert at (225) 638-3192.

Some of the companies I stopped by to talk with included Church’s Chicken, Yum (represents A&W, KFC, Long John Silver’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell), Cato, Sally Beauty Company, Payless, Blockbuster, Wendy’s, Arby’s, AutoZone, Gamestop, Big Lots, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Choice Hotels International, Movie Gallery, Domino’s Pizza, Dollar Tree Stores, Fantastic Sam’s, Hibbett Sports, Hollywood Entertainment, Quizno’s and Simply Fashion. Most of these companies require a minimum population of 25,000 people; so Pointe Coupee is on the bubble for several of these projects.

The broadcast will provide entrepreneurs with information on how to find and approach angel investors, when to work with venture capitalists instead of angel investors and how to work with angel investors after the funding is agreed upon.

Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to panelists, such as Cynthia Fisher, CEO of BioMed 20/20 Technologies, and John May, chair of the Angel Capital Association.

The Louisiana Factory Building Systems Symposium will bring together factory building systems companies, developers, architects, building materials suppliers and others engaged in the housing recovery efforts for hurricane-affected areas in south Louisiana. Factory building systems encompass modular construction, panelization and load-bearing frames, and all other automated factory-built housing components

"Our goal is to provide a forum for connecting manufacturers and developers to business opportunities in the rebuilding of our communities," says LED Secretary Michael J. Olivier. "Factory building systems provide many benefits, including precise construction that is able to withstand heavy winds and other weather concerns."

The symposium will feature panel discussions by government policy makers and industry leaders on Louisiana's recently adopted building codes, insurance issues, zoning requirements, architectural designs, mortgages and project financing. The housing industry has also been invited to exhibit the latest technologies in design; assembly techniques and superior building materials that are constructed to withstand another major event equal to the magnitude of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Industry-specific organizations and companies are encouraged to participate in the opening exhibit session on Monday, June 12 from 2-5 p.m., as well as the symposium on Tuesday, June 12 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1. Write down what has to be accomplished in all of the various activities. 2. Prioritize which are critical and which would be helpful.

3. Segment items in the time frame they need to be accomplished-short term and long term. The short-term, critical items have to take priority. The fires that are burning have to be put out before the longer-term issues are approached.

4. Allocate time that is strictly for dealing with operational issues. The more involved in establishing the business and its operations a person becomes, the more that others wish to visit with the new business owner about the business. While some of these individuals are helpful, many simply with to sell the business something it does not need or simply find out what the business is doing. As the owner's agenda becomes more committed, it is important not to let his or her attention be diverted to non-productive activities. This does not mean the owner should not be flexible when opportunities arise but it does mean a clear vision of work goals is important.

5. Write tasks down and mark them off when accomplished. As the agenda becomes more complex, satisfaction is gained seeing things being removed from the agenda. This method also ensures that key items will not be forgotten. (There should be a strong tieback to the critical path chart.) It is best to write things down in a systematic, organized manner. Keep a notebook or use a PDA (personal digital assistant) and use it every day to see what must be done and to take notes. This notebook can also be a valuable resource for writing meeting notes or issues noticed by the owner brought up by others. These items and other information can then lead to new issues to be handled today, this week, or this month.