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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 CEO Roundtables series, the popular, yearlong program that provides a platform for leaders of second-stage companies to share insights and knowledge. LED will select up to eight regional cohorts consisting of 15 to 18 qualified decision makers from companies that typically have annual salesRead more

The Leadership EXCEL program kicked off their 28th class in a different way this year! The advisory board made the bold decision to kick off the year with Emergenetics, and it did not disappoint. The session started with an orientation of the program by Chuck LeJeune, Chairman and Megan Duhon, Acadia Parish Chamber President/CEO. LeadershipRead more

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2023 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2023 Leadership EXCEL Class: Alanna Garrick, Home Bank Alexis LeBlanc, Dugas, Soileau & BreauxRead more

One of Downtown Crowley’s most historic attractions, The Egan Hotel is undergoing repairs. Lazar Gielen, Owner of The Egan Hotel said the exterior of the building is being worked on, but he hopes it will one day become a boutique hotel. “It opened around 1913 and it rented rooms until about 1960,” Gielen said. “It wasRead more

Sandy and Wayne Melancon are the recipients of the 2022 Leaders In Philanthropy Award for Acadia Parish. Sandy and Wayne were both born and raised in St. Martin Parish and graduated from St. Martinville High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Wayne is a retires engineer, and Sandy is a retired high school teacherRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2022 year.  The 27th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at The New Fezzo’s of Crowley on Wednesday, November 9th for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families of theRead more

Acadia Parish draws visitors year-round with its colorful brand of south Louisiana culture, but here in the heart of the Cajun Harvest Country, things really come to life in the fall. Mild, sunny days and balmy evenings inspire locals and guests to gather outside for events that keep toes tapping and lips smacking. It’s here you’llRead more

Church Point proudly invites you to each of the many events our townspeople have planned to celebrate our Cajun culture and heritage as part of Le Grand Réveil in Acadiana. Please join us at the following events on Saturday, October 8, and help us welcome a delegation of public officials from our twin city, ChurchRead more

United Way of Acadiana announced its selection of 11 honorees for the 2022 Women Who Mean Business Awards presented by Home Bank. The honorees were selected as finalists out of more than 100 nominations submitted from UWA’s service areas of Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion parishes. The women will be recognized during a ceremonyRead more

ARLINGTON, VA – This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the act of Congress that designated September as National Rice Month (NRM), a month-long celebration of U.S.-grown rice honoring the more than 125,000 individuals responsible for producing, milling, handling, and processing this top quality, nutritious, and sustainable crop, including thousands of family farms that contributeRead more