Businesses of the Year Announced for Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish Businesses of the Year - Announced 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Livingston Parish Chamber held it's Annual Awards Event. The event drew over 250 local businesses, dignitaries and stakeholders. Local sports legend, Ben McDonald, was the keynote speaker. David St. Romain provided the pre event entertainment. The winners and the category they represent are listed below.
LEGACY –
DENHAM SPRINGS RADIATOR AND GLASS
Denham Springs Radiator & Glass exemplifies resilience, commitment, and community impact. A family-owned staple, it has thrived through economic shifts and natural disasters, delivering trusted, high-quality service. With its dedication to local jobs and personalized care, it’s a true legacy business deserving recognition for its enduring role and positive community influence.
The business was established in 1977 by Charlie Prescott. Keeping the business in the family, Charlie passed the business on to his son, Chris. The business began by offering radiator and windshield services and continues that today. They enjoy supporting local sports programs, especially football and baseball at Live Oak and Denham Springs High.
Denham Springs Radiator and Glass
The business was established in 1977 by Charlie Prescott. Keeping the business in the family, Charlie passed the business on to his son, Chris. The business began by offering radiator and windshield services and continues that today. They enjoy supporting local sports programs, especially football and baseball at Live Oak and Denham Springs High.
Denham Springs Radiator and Glass
MARLIE’S - FRENCH SETTLEMENT, LA - NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Marlie’s opened their doors in 2023. It was in the right location at the right time with the right offerings. The restaurant continues to exceed their expectations, and the local community has embraced this location.
They have a 98% positive online review rating and an amazing customer base that supports and recommends them. We encourage you to take the drive to French Settlement and see for yourself.
LP NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - MARLIES!
Marlie’s opened their doors in 2023. It was in the right location at the right time with the right offerings. The restaurant continues to exceed their expectations, and the local community has embraced this location.
They have a 98% positive online review rating and an amazing customer base that supports and recommends them. We encourage you to take the drive to French Settlement and see for yourself.
LP NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - MARLIES!
MARTIN BROWER - LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Martin Brower is a global company operating in 18 countries. They operate 74 distribution centers worldwide – with one of them here in Livingston Parish.
The economic output and volume leaving this local location includes 320 employees. 14 million cases are delivered annually to their area that includes the state of Louisiana along the i-10 corridor to Florida and northern parts of Mississippi and Alabama.
This location serves 395 McDonalds and 112 Chick fil A with 1500 deliveries per week traveling over 4.3 million miles per year.
Having a global company in your back yard – that is engaged in your community is a testament to their local leadership.
Large business of the Year – Martin Brower
Martin Brower is a global company operating in 18 countries. They operate 74 distribution centers worldwide – with one of them here in Livingston Parish.
The economic output and volume leaving this local location includes 320 employees. 14 million cases are delivered annually to their area that includes the state of Louisiana along the i-10 corridor to Florida and northern parts of Mississippi and Alabama.
This location serves 395 McDonalds and 112 Chick fil A with 1500 deliveries per week traveling over 4.3 million miles per year.
Having a global company in your back yard – that is engaged in your community is a testament to their local leadership.
Large business of the Year – Martin Brower
BATON ROUGE PHYSICAL THERAPY- DENHAM SPRINGS CLINIC MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
A business that is growing its team, expanding its services, and raising the bar in patient care.
Their dedication to patient experience is evident with over 50% of their patients either returning clients or referrals from other patients. If it’s raining, you’ll find their team escorting patients to their cars. Their weekly round robins highlight positive moments, patient compliments, and acts of kindness.
They have been awarded best places to work for 10th straight year including 2nd year at number 1 overall for our business category.
You’ll see them in the community at local 5k’s, sponsoring sports teams, participating in community events and of course, engaging with the local LP business community through the chamber and young professionals’ program.
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR –
ALVIN FAIRBURN & Associates, llc
AFA has been an integral part of the development of Livingston Parish since its conception in 1975. AFA is the oldest and largest engineering firm in Livingston Parish. In 2025, AFA will celebrate 50 years in business
Their work with local municipalities, parish government, and the school system provides clean drinking water, wastewater solutions and drainage improvement to all areas of the parish.
AFA has successfully worked to provide critical drainage solutions with evaluation, design, and implementation of drainage improvement systems. They have designed and administered capital improvement projects for roads and highways, natural gas systems, traffic analysis, and other utility projects.
They have administered Livingston Parish’s Road Program, drainage improvement projects because of the 2016 Flood; and assisted with numerous hurricane recoveries. Their involvement in the private sector has been equally extensive, including design and construction services for developments such as Bass Pro, OLOL in Walker, CubeSmart, Live Oak Sports Complex, Boardwalk Apartments, Denham Townhomes, Greystone Golf and Country Club, and countless residential subdivisions. A mainstay in Livingston Parish, Alvin Fairburn & Associates, LLC (AFA)
CAVALIER HOUSE BOOKS – MAIN STREET BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Main Street Business award is meant for a business that has upgraded, revitalized or historically preserved a location in Livingston parish. This year, John and Michelle Cavalier of Cavalier House Books is the recipient of that award.
Cavalier House Books started as a home-based business when John and Michelle were in college in 2005. In 2009, they signed their first store front lease and in 2022, they purchased the Crowder Antiques Building located in downtown Denham Springs, with a promise to Mrs. Crowder that they would love it as she did.
The building was built in 1927 and was originally known as the Brown Hotel & Café. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Through its years, it been the home to a hotel, café, retail space, office space and now – a bookstore and more.
The location brings in artists and authors adding to the vibrance of the Denham Springs Historic District.
Congratulations again to CAVALIER HOUSE BOOKS – MAIN STREET BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Community Impact Award
Sheriff Jason Ard’s Christmas Crusade
Since 1987, Sheriff Jason Ard's Christmas Crusade has helped more than 10,000 children from more than 5,000 families from every community in Livingston Parish.
The need continues to grow and with the help of generous community and sponsors, 1513 children from nearly 700 families were served last year – making it one of the biggest years to date.
Recognizing this organization as the recipient of the Community Impact Award –Sheriff Jason Ard’s Christmas Crusade
