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Acadia Parish Approved for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Laura

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Help, Chamber Announcements, News | 0 comment | 1 September, 2020 | 0

Residents of nine parishes eligible for aid, additional approvals expected. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that FEMA approved his request for Individual Assistance for those in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes that suffered damage in Hurricane Laura. This brings the total of approved parishes to nine; the governor’s request for another 14 parishes isRead more

Hurricane Preparedness | 10 Tips to Prepare Your Business

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Help | 0 comment | 25 August, 2020 | 0

1. PREPARE A PLAN AND PRACTICE IT! Plan, prepare and practice. This is the foundation of business continuity and the only effective way to diffuse the impact of a hurricane. Although today’s technology allows advanced warning of approaching storms, there is little that can be done to continue business operations if no contingency plan isRead more

Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Marco, Laura and Beyond

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Help | 0 comment | 23 August, 2020 | 0

It’s likely that Tropical Storms Marco and Laura will make rare back-to-back landfalls in the mainland United States over the next few days. These 2 storms are projected to send Acadia Parish a great deal heavy rain and wind over the course of the week. However, after the flooding of August 2016, we learned aRead more

Cajun Traditions Announces New Meat Processing Facility in Church Point

By Amy Thibodeaux | Chamber Announcements, Economic Development | 0 comment | 17 August, 2020 | 0

CAJUN TRADITIONS ANNOUNCES NEW MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY IN CHURCH POINT
Company will invest $2.85 million to reconfigure vacant Church Point facility for meat production

New FAQs On PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need To Know

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Help, COVID-19 Updates, Education, News | 0 comment | 14 August, 2020 | 0

On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at helping Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers navigate maximum loan forgiveness. The new PPP FAQs come as the August 8, 2020, deadline to apply for a PPP loan has recentlyRead more

City of Crowley to Invest in $5 Million Upgrade to Ball Fields

By Amy Thibodeaux | Economic Development, Member News | 0 comment | 16 July, 2020 | 0

Installing artificial turf and new lighting, along with various other upgrades at the Crowley Recreation Department complex received unanimous support from the City Council during a special meeting on the evening of June 25. The total estimated cost of the proposed GeoSurfaces (artificial turf company) contract to convert Crowley’s nine ballfields from natural turf, installRead more

Supreme Rice’s Bobby Hanks to Serve as USA Rice Chairman

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Spotlight, Member News | 0 comment | 14 July, 2020 | 0

ARLINGTON, VA – New chairs for USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA), and the USA Rice Merchants’ Association were elected by their respective Boards of Directors during annual meetings this week held via video conference calls.  All newly elected officers will assume their two-year posts on August 1. USA Rice’sRead more

Acadia Parish Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing | July 13 to 18

By Amy Thibodeaux | COVID-19 Updates | 0 comment | 12 July, 2020 | 0

Acadia Parish COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site Acadia Parish has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a mobile COVID-19 testing site in Crowley. Free, drive-thru tests will be performed in Crowley: Monday and Wednesday, July 13 and July 15 8 AM to 6 PM. Acadia Rice Arena. 159 Cherokee Drive. Crowley. LA. 70526Read more

Small Business Grants through LA Main Street Recovery Program

By Amy Thibodeaux | Business Help, COVID-19 Updates | 0 comment | 29 June, 2020 | 0

Louisiana Act 311 set aside $300 million from the CARES Act for a small business grant program. Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 to cover eligible expenses. Program updates will be posted at www.latreasury.com Small businesses can start applying on July 28 for grants to help cover COVID 19-related expenses. First 21 days: GrantsRead more

Latest Survey Results Show COVID-19 Effects on Acadiana Economy

By Amy Thibodeaux | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 22 May, 2020 | 0

LAFAYETTE, La. – In mid-April, a second COVID-19 Business Impact Survey was conducted through a joint effort of business resource partners including One Acadiana, United Way of Acadiana, and other local chambers and economic development offices from around the Acadiana region. The survey was completed by nearly 500 businesses and is a follow-up to aRead more

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