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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

Small business owners, especially those businesses with under 10 employees, find it extremely difficult to justify the time on social media because it doesn’t lead to predictable, measurable cost savings or revenue. Social media and content marketing is about becoming an engaging resource for your customers. What’s the yield of a relationship? If you canRead more

This October, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation will honor 10 everyday Louisianians doing extraordinary good for the state’s children at the 2018 Angel Award® ceremony. This year’s honorees were chosen from a record number of nominations submitted from across the state, from Gretna to Ruston. All Angels will receive a $20,000Read more

Summertime marks a new year for us here at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. It is no surprise that we kick it off with a bang! Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Friday, August 3 for their annual planning meeting. With the help of professional facilitator, Brent Henley ofRead more