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A Half Century of Service For The Natchez

April 18, 2025

One of my favorite quotes about the passage of time is from the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” “Life moves pretty fast,” Bueller says. “If you don’t stop and look… Read More

Bergeron Remembered As Visionary, Friend

February 12, 2021

Bill Bergeron died February 2 at age 73. The New Orleans maritime community, family and friends of William T. “Bill” Bergeron are celebrating his life, while also mourning… Read More

Maritime Legend Bill Bergeron Receives Bertel Award Bill Bergeron addresses the crowd gathered for the C. Alvin Bertel Award luncheon from his room at Ochsner Medical Center. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Bill Bergeron addresses the crowd gathered for the C. Alvin Bertel Award luncheon from his room at Ochsner Medical Center. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Maritime Legend Bill Bergeron Receives Bertel Award

July 27, 2018

Friends and family gathered July 25 at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel to celebrate the 2018 recipient of the C. Alvin Bertel Award: William T. “Bill” Bergeron, renowned… Read More

Bergeron To Receive 2018 C. Alvin Bertel Award From New Orleans World Trade Center

July 13, 2018

Later this month, the World Trade Center of New Orleans will present its annual C. Alvin Bertel Award to William T. “Bill” Bergeron, CEO of Bergeron Resources LLC &… Read More