A Metairie, La.-based manufacturer was awarded a 2021 Louisiana Lantern Award this week.
Oracle Lighting, which creates LED solutions for consumers in the automotive, marine and powersports markets, received the prestigious award during a special reception at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The company is one of eight manufacturers across the state to be recognized this year.
The Louisiana Lantern Awards provide an opportunity for the state to celebrate manufacturers from across Louisiana. The winning company for each district displays a contribution to the Louisiana economy and their local business communities through employee growth, increased revenue, facility expansion and community engagement. The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) nominated Oracle Lighting for the special distinction this year. The lighting manufacturer was selected from the Greater New Orleans region to receive the coveted award.
Oracle was started in a Metairie garage by Justin Hartenstein when he was just 18 years old. Now he and his wife, Tiffanie, run the business together, innovating in both product offerings and operations. The company and its sales have grown over the last 22 years, to the point where it now employs more than 30 full-time team members and has made nine appearances on the Inc Magazine “Inc. 500/5000 List,” which highlights the nation’s fastest growing small businesses. Oracle said it plans to expand the company’s headquarters to double the size of the main facility in 2022, which will allow it to create more jobs and significantly increase production capabilities.
