In the 2024 Spotlight Louisiana event, Tides Medical and brandRUSSO were both recognized for their growth and excellence. Tides Medical received the Louisiana Growth Leader Legend award, which is the top honor from LED Growth Network, acknowledging their sustained success and outstanding performance over the years. CEO Joe Spell highlighted their commitment to putting patients first and helping improve lives, expressing gratitude for their progress in the past 14 years and excitement about future possibilities.
Meanwhile, brandRUSSO was also named a Louisiana Growth Leader at the event. A panel of economic development professionals evaluated companies in the LED Growth Network based on criteria such as growth, strategy, innovation, philanthropy, and leadership. Governor Jeff Landry praised the honorees for their impressive contributions as business owners and community leaders, emphasizing their role as models for future economic success.
Together, these ten companies generated over $72 million in sales in 2022 and expanded beyond Louisiana’s borders. LED secretary Susan B. Bourgeois emphasized the importance of this achievement in driving local and regional economic growth and prosperity.