For Immediate Release

Contact: Billy Hobbs

media@tidesmedical.com or 337.577.3085

Lafayette, LA – Tides Medical, a high-growth biotechnology company specializing in amniotic tissue grafts, was awarded Company of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) for its 2024 Business Excellence Awards.

“This moment reflects the potential of Louisiana,” said Joe Spell, CEO of Tides Medical, “as a place where innovation and ambition can flourish. My hope is that Tides Medical, alongside other visionary companies, helps create a future where young people see this state as the place to build careers, businesses, and lasting legacies.”

LABI is one of the largest business advocacy organizations in Louisiana. Founded in 1975, LABI represents businesses of all sizes and industries across the state, advocating for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and a competitive business climate. With a membership base that includes thousands of businesses, LABI serves as a powerful network, providing tools, resources, and connections to help members navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

The LABI Business Excellence Awards, formerly known as the “Free Enterprise Awards,” recognize Louisiana businesses and individuals making positive contributions to the economic climate of the state. For Tides, being recognized as Company of the Year by LABI means the company’s impacts on the biotechnology and wound care industries are positively affecting Louisiana.

Tides Medical has been the biotechnology industry leader in Lafayette, Louisiana, since 2010. The company also thanks the local community for being part of its sufficiency in tissue harvesting for their amniotic tissue grafts through its internal division LOFT, the Louisiana Organization for Transplant. LOFT allows Tides Medical to have a donation process for collecting birth tissue, ensuring the appropriate level of care and responsibility.

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About Tides Medical

Tides Medical is a biotechnology company that manufactures and distributes advanced wound care therapies such as human skin substitutes and advanced tissue products. Tides works closely with providers, hospitals, and staff to support the complex reimbursement landscape, ensuring that patients have access to the full range of treatment options they deserve. For more information, visit www.tidesmedical.com.