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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

Thibodeaux Announces Resignation After leading the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years, Amy S. Thibodeaux will step down as President & CEO on November 30, 2021. Thibodeaux was hired in April 2011 as President & CEO after working alongside her predecessor for almost a year as Office Manager of the organization. DuringRead more

The 10th Annual Leaders In Philanthropy Awards, an event of Community Foundation of Acadiana, are presented annually to outstanding individuals, couples, and corporations who have supported nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools through charitable giving and/or philanthropic work. Isabella and Dr. Benton Cason de la Houssaye, Jr., are the recipients of the 2021 Leaders in PhilanthropyRead more

CHURCH POINT  Veterans Day Commemoration at Le Vieux Dépot American Legion Post 225 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9903 will conduct this year’s Veterans’ Day Ceremony, hosted by Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, at 1pm on Sunday, November 14 at Le Vieux Dépot, corner of Main and POW-MIA Blvd in Church Point. The public isRead more

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana Economic Development recognized business owners who exemplify Louisiana’s entrepreneurial spirit at the 2021 Louisiana Small Business Awards ceremony hosted by LED Secretary Don Pierson Thursday. “According to the SBA, small businesses account for 53 percent of Louisiana workers, and 99 percent of Louisiana employers,” Governor John Bel Edwards told attendeesRead more

2021 Halloween Times in Acadia Parish It’s time to get SPOOKY! But a SAFE spooky! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the trick or treating times and other events throughout Acadia Parish: Church Point October 30, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Crowley October 30, 5:30 PM to 7:30Read more