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Grab your friends and family and head to Acadia Parish this Mardi Gras season! With traditional Courir de Mardi Gras celebrations, carnival rides, and plenty of parades to choose from– you are sure to find somewhere in Acadia Parish to ‘pass a good time, cher’! Krewe de Joie de Vie Tableau & Ball When: Saturday,Read more

ConnectLA has received applications from 23 companies for the first round of the Granting Unserved Municipalities Broadband Opportunities (GUMBO) program.  The total funding request for the applications is $440 million, with $711 million in total project costs and an average of 40% of total project costs in matching funds. With applications coming from 58 parishes, thisRead more

A live oak is to be planted in observance of Louisiana Arbor Day at 10:00 a.m. on January 21st at the Acadia Parish Tourist Information Center. The public is invited to attend the tree-planting ceremony to learn more about the live oak species and its importance to soil and air quality, storm protection, and erosionRead more

LAFAYETTE, LA — Randy Prather, Executive Chairman of First National Bank of Louisiana (FNB), announces James (Jim) Lyons, Jr. has been named as President of FNB. Lyons joined the FNB team in 2006 and has assumed  various managerial responsibilities in loan operations, compliance, commercial lending and most recently serving  on the executive leadership team. In additionRead more

When you think of the agriculture industry, images of chickens, cows and corn fields may come to mind. But while you imagine a farmer standing in a field with dusty overalls and a pitchfork in hand, agricultural producers throughout the state are using broadband to program tractors and analyze field data. Hardwick Planting Company farmsRead more

What is Chamber Ca$h? Since the late 80’s, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has offered the Chamber Ca$h program  to business and shoppers. Purchased at the Acadia Parish Chamber office, these gift certificates can be redeemed at over 80 local Acadia Parish businesses, making them very versatile. Unlike other ‘gift cards’, there is noRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber’s Annual Holiday Business After Hours took place on the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Grand Opera House of the South. The event drew hundreds of Chamber Members and their employees for a wonderful evening filled with networking and holiday cheer! Hosts for the holiday event are Rice Palace; Dugas, Soileau & Breaux; Evangeline Bank; Le Grand Hall and The Grand Opera House of the South.  For more than a decade, Rice Palace has hosted this annual holiday celebration for the members of the Acadia Parish Chamber and their employees.  The tradition continues to grow with the help of co-hosts and a beautiful venue in the heart downtown Crowley.

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 2022 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. 2022 Leadership EXCEL Class: Alisha Babin – Landmark of Rayne, Rayne Ashley LeblancRead more

Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day and to help communities thrive and stay vibrant. By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you’re showing your support for the businesses in your neighborhood and in the community, you call your own. Small businesses are the heart and soul ofRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2020-21 year.  The 26th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at Grand Opera House of the South on Wednesday, November 17 for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families ofRead more