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2019 Hall of Fame: E.J. Ourso, the ultimate entrepreneur

March 13, 2019

E.J. Ourso 2019 Baton Rouge Business Awards and Hall of Fame — **Few Louisiana entrepreneurs have ever been as prolific—and successful—as the late E.J. Ourso, and even fewer have been so philanthropic.** (Courtesy E.J. and Marjory B. Ourso Family Foundation)

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E.J. Ourso loved building his company—the successful entrepreneur made 56 acquisitions over 48 years—but the business associates who knew him best say he also experienced great joy from sharing his success with others. Business Report and Junior Achievement will honor Ourso posthumously at the 2019 Business Awards and Hall of Fame gala March 20. Ourso

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