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Eugene Schreiber – LTFS Commission Chairman; Managing Director – New Orleans World Trade Center “The idea for Tax Free Shopping in Louisiana arose at a meeting of the World Trade Center’s International Business Committee in early 1987 as an additional way to promote both tourism and retail trade throughout the state, as was done in many countries in Europe. We felt that being the first state in the United States to offer it would create significant attention and publicity. The WTC therefore had a summer intern prepare a simple feasibility study and it indicated that such a program might work and so we took it to the Legislature to try to get it implemented into law. Then-Sen. Francis (Hank) Lauricella, Rep. Jim Donelon, and Lt. Gov. Paul Hardy provided great leadership in spearheading it through the Legislature with surprisingly little opposition and Gov. Buddy Roemer signed it into law. Rather amazingly, today’s program still operates very close to the way that initial feasibility study envisioned it more than 20 years ago.” |
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Mitch Landrieu – Lt. Governor of Louisiana “I would like to congratulate Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program for 20 years of success. This program is one more reason for people to visit Louisiana and experience our rich and authentic culture.” |
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John Kennedy – Louisiana State Treasurer “I want to congratulate the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Commission on its 20 year anniversary. I am happy to serve on the board of the directors for the commission and have seen firsthand how successful the program has been. In addition to our state’s unique culture, heritage, food and music, the tax free shopping experience provides another great reason for international visitors to visit Louisiana. Congratulations again, and we look forward to another successful 20 years of tax free shopping in our state.” |
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Cynthia Bridges – Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue “I applaud the dedicated staff of the LTFS program for their work and challenge them to oversee the growth of this outstanding service with renewed enthusiasm and energy.” |
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Chris Gillot – Governor Bobby Jindal’s Economic Policy Advisor “As the newest member of the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Commission, I was excited to learn about this very unique program the state offers, and I am looking forward to participate in upcoming events to celebrate the 20 year anniversary.” |
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Denise Thevenot – Director, January 2007 – Present As the current Director of the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program, I am proud to be ushering in our 20-year anniversary. I have been with the Program since 1989 and have seen the dedication of all past Directors and applaud them for helping us reach this grand achievement. |
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Joseph D’Arcangelo – Assistant Director, ltfs_joe@bellsouth.net, 504-568-5249 |
| ? | Samuel Ortiz – Marketing Manager, ltfs_sam@bellsouth.net, 504-568-5252 |
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Stella Thornton – General Manager, ltfs-stella@bellsouth.net, 504-468-2648 |
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Melissa Brumfield – Riverwalk Refund Center Manager, ltfs_mrb@bellsouth.net, 504-568-3605 |
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Dora Allumbres – Customer Service Representative – Airport Refund Center |
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Eda Carcamo – Customer Service Representative – Airport Refund Center |
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Delsi Gale – Customer Service Representative – Riverwalk Refund Center |
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Jean Martin – Voucher Coordinator, 504-568-8242 |
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Noah Netzhammer – Student Worker |
