2025 WBR Chamber Board Chair - Ashley Coco
2025 WBR Chamber Board Chair - Ashley Coco
Ashley Coco
Underwriting Counsel
Louisiana State Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
 
Ashley Coco is Louisiana State and Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company.
 
Ms. Coco has 20 years of legal experience in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure, contract drafting and negotiation, property development, title insurance, 1031 exchange, title examination, title curative work and residential and commercial real estate transactions.
 
Prior to joining Stewart, Ms. Coco was an attorney and title agent at Commerce Title & Abstract Company in Baton Rouge for both residential and commercial transactions, served as head Louisiana counsel for mortgage banking firm Butler & Hosch, and also served as an Attorney Liaison for the Gulf Coast Claims Facility following the Deep Horizon Oil Spill.
 
Ms. Coco received her BA and BS degrees from Louisiana State University and her Juris Doctorate and degree in Civil Law from Paul M. Hebert Law Center.  She is active in a number of professional affiliations including the Louisiana Bar Association, Baton Rouge Bar Association, American Land Title Association, Louisiana Land Title Association, Louisiana Association of Independent Land Title Agents, Louisiana Department of Insurance Title Advisory Council, International Council of Shopping Centers, and Commercial Real Estate Women. She currently serves on the legislative committee of the Louisiana Land Title Association and is a former board member and past president of the Louisiana Association of Independent Land Title Agents.
 
Ashley lives in West Baton Rouge with her husband, Greg, and their three daughters. There, she is active in her local church, Rotary Club, Historical Association and Chamber of Commerce.
 
 
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Business Spotlight - Fuel Your Growth: Top Web Tools to Empower Small Businesses
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Fuel Your Growth: Top Web Tools to Empower Small Businesses

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the success of small businesses hinges on their ability to leverage the right web-based resources. Imagine having the power to create compelling content that captivates your target audience, secure payment gateways that build trust, and lightning-fast websites that enhance user experiences—all at your fingertips. Entrepreneurs today have an array of powerful tools that can not only streamline their operations but also propel their businesses to new heights. This article dives into the essential web-based resources that small businesses need to dominate their niche.

Create Content That Resonates and Rules Your Market

To truly stand out and establish authority within your niche, you must develop compelling content marketing strategies that resonate with your audience. Start by defining your target audience and performing thorough keyword research to ensure your content meets their specific needs and preferences. Incorporate interactive elements and personalized storytelling to make your content more engaging and relatable, which helps in building trust and nurturing deeper connections. Additionally, leveraging tools such as AI and data-driven insights can streamline content creation and enhance its effectiveness, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving trends. By consistently producing high-quality, valuable content, you can skillfully elevate your business’s reputation.

Fortify Trust with Secure Payment Solutions

Ensuring the security of your payment processing system is crucial to gaining customer trust and protecting sensitive data. With almost half of customers demanding visible security indicators at checkout, integrating a reliable payment gateway mitigates the risk of data breaches and increases consumer confidence. Opt for gateways that comply with PCI DSS and employ advanced data encryption methods, as these are critical in safeguarding transactions. Brands recognized for their robust security can reduce cart abandonment and drive sales. Prioritizing secure and versatile payment solutions not only shields your business from fraud but also enhances user experience.

Streamline Operations with All-In-One Business Platforms

Utilizing an all-in-one platform can significantly streamline how you run, market, and expand your business. These platforms merge essential tools into one cohesive system, simplifying operations and saving valuable time. Whether you are forming an LLC, managing compliance, creating a website, or overseeing financial matters, an all-in-one platform like ZenBusiness offers comprehensive services and expert support to bolster your success. This means you can focus on growth and innovation rather than juggling multiple services and dealing with compatibility issues. By integrating various administrative, marketing, and sales tools, you work smarter—not harder.

Accelerate Your Website for Peak Performance

Speeding up your website is vital, as slow loading times negatively impact both search rankings and user experience. Pages that load slowly drive away visitors, increasing bounce rates and decreasing engagement. Search engines also penalize sites that are slow by limiting their visibility, affecting overall performance. Faster sites have an edge, capturing more organic traffic and improving their position in search results. Optimizing for speed is therefore key to both better rankings and a positive user experience..

Transform Sales with CRM Automation

Using CRM tools significantly boosts sales productivity by automating routine tasks and reducing manual work. These systems streamline pipeline management, lead tracking, and forecasting, allowing better prioritization and quicker deal closures. AI integration enhances CRM capabilities with insightful analysis and personalized recommendations, improving sales outcomes. Strong customer relationship features help reduce churn, supporting sustained business growth. Overall, CRMs make sales processes more efficient, enabling teams to work strategically and achieve targets more effectively.

Harness Social Media Insights for Deeper Engagement

By leveraging insights from social media, you can effectively gauge your audience’s engagement and the performance of your content. Tracking metrics such as likes, comments, shares, and saves provides valuable information on how well your content resonates with your audience. Utilizing tools, you can compare and analyze these engagement metrics across different platforms to identify which types of content perform best. Additionally, understanding brand awareness and audience demographics helps you tailor your content more precisely, enhancing its impact.

Modernize Transactions with Mobile Payments

By adopting mobile payment solutions, you can significantly enhance your small business operations through improved speed, convenience, and security. Mobile payments, facilitated by digital wallets, allow you to process transactions quickly and securely without relying on physical cards. This technology has not only proven faster and more secure but also highly accessible, requiring just a standard POS system or a simple contactless payment reader. The growing adoption of mobile payments has led to a substantial market increase. Embracing these solutions can position your business competitively in a landscape where many Americans prefer digital wallets.

 

Embrace these dynamic web-based resources to catalyze your small business’s transformation from a budding venture to a dominant player in your niche. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge content, secure transactions, high-speed websites, CRM automation, and insightful social media strategies, you gain a competitive edge that is both sustainable and scalable. Take the leap into the digital realm with confidence, knowing these tools will not only safeguard your business but also usher in a new era of growth and innovation. The future of your small business is just a click away.

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NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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2025 Spring NFL Flag

This is a 5x5 flag football league. Athletes will be assigned to coaches and teams based on their address and age. Athletic teams are built based on the age of the athlete as of Jan 1 of the birth year. Teams are made up of 10 athletes and two coaches. We guarantee team locale for all athletes that are registered prior to the registration deadline. We offer single gender and co ed teams for kids ages 9-15
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Professional, technical and/or specialized hires
Professional, technical and/or specialized hires
 

Did you know Lofton has a robust Executive Search Division? High-level / technical positions can be a challenge to fill since candidates at this level are usually already employed. Our Executive Search Division specializes in capturing passive candidates that regular channels wouldn’t be able to reach.
 
Below are a few amazing hires our Executive Search Division has made for our clients recently!
  • Senior Accountant at $80K @ Oil & Gas Services Provider
  • Warehouse Manager at $85K @ Supply Company
  • Senior Project Manager at $95K @ Electrical Contractor
  • Operations Manager at $105K @ Commercial Distribution Company
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