Thibodaux, LA -- Chackbay Nursery and Landscaping was ranked in the top thirty-five companies in the green industry in the industry’s leading magazine, Lawn and Landscape, this month. The recognition was based on a nomination of the company by other industry peers from around the country. Focusing on the top 35 landscape firms, and their leaders, all under the age of 35, the magazine’s cover story featured Benton Foret, one of the owners of the local firm.
Lawn and Landscape’s writer, Kristen Hampshire, accurately portrayed the heart of the company and the passion of Benton Foret, as this excerpt from the article reflects: “Ultimately, Foret developed a love for green industry business as his work continued to prove that landscaping makes a significant impact on the community and the environment. “I love the green industry because of what we do for society as a whole,” he explains…”
Why was Benton Foret honored in this way by his peers? The article answers this question succinctly: “…His community spirit is building a positve image for the industry.”
“We are humbled to receive this recognition for our efforts to make South Louisiana a more beautiful place to live,” said Benton Foret.
Chackbay Nursery & Landscaping is located in Chackbay and has been in business for more than 25 years with Benton Foret and Michael Richard as the owners for the past 6 years. The company specializes in custom design and installation of landscaping and property use planning. Chackbay Nursery & Landscaping is located at 837 Highway 20 in Chackbay and can be reached at 985-633-9608 or www.chackbaynursery.com.
