From a foreign window: A center providing cash refunds of paid sales taxes to eligible international visitors will open Thursday morning at Tanger Outlets in Gonzales. Louisiana Tax Free Shopping, the state program overseeing the refund program, also has refund centers in New Orleans and Bossier City. The Tanger facility is located inside Shopper Services, suite 299, adjacent to J. Crew. The tax-free shopping program was created in 1988 by an act of the Legislature and the first refund center opened in New Orleans in 1989.
Treading new ground: Chabill’s Tire and Auto Service has opened its third Baton Rouge location at 11860 Airline Highway. It is the 16th overall location for the Morgan City-based company. The other Baton Rouge locations are at 10404 Burbank Dr. and 13887 Coursey Blvd.
Get accredited: Enrollment is now open for the Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute, with new classes starting in September for emerging construction owners and managers. The program prepares participants for the business and law portion of contractor licensing exams, while building a strong foundation for operating in the construction industry. Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System developed the program in 2016 to meet the needs of a growing construction industry. The LCAI program has produced 607 graduates. Get complete details on eligibility, schedule and enrollment.
