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German immigrants founded the Roberts Cove community (about 20 minutes west of Lafayette, LA) in 1880. Their descendants started the Germanfest in 1995. The small community nestled in the heart of the Acadiana is where we celebrate our rich German heritage in Acadia Parish during the annual festival held during the first weekend of October. GermanRead more

Locally based Compass Health Expands to Central Louisiana SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – CROWLEY, LA – Compass Health is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Marksville Louisiana. Compass Behavioral Center of Marksville, located at 137 Dr. Childress Drive, consists of an 18-bed psychiatric inpatient facility as well as an outpatient department that canRead more

Fall is in the AIR! So is the smell of good food and lots of fun! This weekend is a busy weekend for Acadia Parish! Check out the events below and support these incredible community organizations! AGH: Colors of Hope 5K October marks the month of women’s health, particularly breast cancer awareness. This is aRead more

APRIL MIXON   Municipality you currently live in Crowley, Louisiana How long have you been on the Board of Directors? I am currently on my second year as an Acadia Parish Chamber Board Member. Who is your employer and title? What are your responsibilities/duties? Morse Elementary, Principal Set data driven goals with a vision forRead more

Nancy Broadhurst is the recipient of the 2019 Leaders in Philanthropy Awards for Acadia Parish. Broadhurst serves as chief executive officer of Lafayette General Foundation, where she leads the organization to steward philanthropic support to advance the mission of Lafayette General Health – To Restore, Maintain and Improve Health.

The term “Chamber of Commerce” is one of the oldest and most well-recognized brands in the world, but there is significant public misunderstanding of its meaning. There is an old adage in the chamber world: “If you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve seen one.” This is true as all chambers have different mission and focus areas;Read more

Networking never stops in Acadiana. From Christmas parties to Mardi Gras parades, Crawfish boils to festival season, there is always an opportunity to network. Whether you are looking for a job or a new client, networking the right way will increase your chances of success. Utilize these helpful tips to get the most out ofRead more

One local business ‘means it when he cleans it.’ And this time, it’s for a great cause! The Miles Perret Cancer Services (MPCS) office building is in dire need of a deep cleaning. Remnants of the last tenant is evident on the exterior of their facility with severe dark spots and shadowing. Church Point businessRead more

Today is your day. You are our birthday girl! A resident of Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Cecelia Miller was born a mere 107 years ago today! She hails from the beautiful town of Iota of which she is extremely fond. Cecelia married Duclide Young and from their loving union came one daughter, four grandchildren, 13Read more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the Small Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE).  Every year, LACCE presents the state honor to a small, medium, and large Chamber with the LACCE Leadership Award.  This program recognizes Chambers of Commerce whoRead more