PABI - Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry

Dear Members,

As your 2013 chairman, I would like to thank all of you who offered me your ideas, help and support for the coming year. Without the input and support of others, leaders can accomplish little. PABI has a dedicated board of individuals who care deeply about our parish. The 2013 board will work hard to promote the ideas that PABI feels is in the best interest of our members.

Over the next 12 months I plan on being fully engaged in the interest of PABI. As a group we have accomplished so much, but we have much more to do. I am especially interested in the restoration of our coast, as are many of you. I feel without major restoration projects our parish will be limited in so many ways. Our industrial, agricultural, commercial and sport fishing industry can and will not prosper without it.

We will also continue our efforts on the projects that we have been involved in over the past several years. I look forward to working and voicing the views of PABI with our local business and community leaders and to continuously look for ways to enhance our economic growth while maintaining a GREAT quality of life that we in Plaquemines Parish have enjoyed for many years.

As this year is looking to be a busy one, I would like to pause in order to thank all of the past chairman and board members. You have set precedent, in the best of ways. If not for your hard work, dedication and professionalism, PABI would not have the respect and ear of our local, state and federal officials. We, as a group, will follow in your footsteps to continue the work you have done so well.

In closing, I would like to offer a special thanks to Reid for his guidance and support through our transition. Reid has done a tremendous job over the past year, and his leadership was appreciated by us all. We look forward to you continuing to serve on our 2013 board.

Thank You,
Chad Breland
Land & Marine Security, LLC