Which Louisiana private business/family business is worth the most??

I think Matt Stuller may be up there. I think the Martin family from the Alexandria area owns a ton of land. I guess it depends if you look at liquidity/cash or total assets.

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My bet is the Chouest family and Edison Chouest Offshore.

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My bet as well, specifically Gary Chouest. I've heard from reliable sources inside ECO that his net worth is in the $7-12B range.

Benson isn't even close.

The best thing about the Chouests though is that they haven't let the money change them. They are all incredibly down to earth nice people.

Chouest is the wealthiest in LA. It was reported that he would have been the 4th wealthiest owner in the NBA if that deal would have been approved.

Forbes can only value it's list off of public information. Benson would be at best #3 in LA.