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Leadership Excel’s Agriculture Day was a powerful reminder of the deep-rooted connection between our communities and the land that sustains them. With boots on the ground and sleeves rolled up, the Class of 2025 spent the day immersed in the diverse and dynamic world of agriculture—exploring firsthand the people, places, and processes that fuel ourRead more

Green Fuels Operating Announces $110 Million Investment to Transform Historic Evangeline Processing Facility  The investment will create 60 new jobs with an average annual salary of $80,000. GFO will install new Net Zero Emissions Technology and develop a 20,000 barrel-per-day refining unit. Construction is expected to begin in November and be completed in May 2026.Read more

2025 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities happening throughout Acadia Parish: See the full list of events happening in May at the Acadia Parish Library here. Crowley Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church is hosting VacationRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Outstanding Young Citizen scholarship program, awarded in generous partnership with the Maboules Trust. Graduating seniors from each Acadia Parish high school are eligible to apply and one from each school is chosen. Please join us in celebratingRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce Gerard and Dana Frey as the recipients of the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Award. This distinguished recognition will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 8th. Gerard and Dana Frey are well-known throughout the region as generous, genuineRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce that Melinda B. Malmay has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Legend in Leadership Award. This honor is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to Acadia Parish through personal commitment, professional excellence, and philanthropicRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is proud to recognize Jaguar Energy Services as the 2025 Large Business of the Year, honoring their growth, deep community involvement, and continued commitment to excellence in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2011 and locally owned by brothers Jared and Jason Monk, Jaguar EnergyRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is proud to announce Poise & Personality, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Shontize Brown, as the recipient of the 2025 Small Business of the Year award. This recognition honors a small business that demonstrates growth, community involvement, and a positive impact on the local economyRead more

On April 15–16, Leadership Excels took its annual legislative trip to Baton Rouge, immersing participants in a dynamic and inspiring two-day experience focused on advocacy, education, and regional impact. The visit offered participants the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, learn about pressing legislative issues, and represent the voice of Acadiana in the state’s capital.Read more

The 2025 Leadership EXCEL class embarked on its second session with an engaging and transformative experience—SIMSOC with Leadership on the Move. In partnership with the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, this immersive program provided participants with a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that tested their leadership skills in real-time scenarios. SIMSOC is a well-known simulationRead more