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Burger King of Rayne, operated by GPS Hospitality, opened their doors to a beautiful new remodeled restaurant on Tuesday, January 9! The community was invited in to experience the new feel as well as stay and enjoy lunch. The Burger King Rayne staff greeted everyone with warm smiles. Those in attendance were treated to aRead more

We’ve been getting a lot of calls and questions about the construction progress happening on Highway 90 near Southwind. It’s another one of our awesome members growing! That’s right! SWLA Center for Health Services is constructing a new facility on Highway 90. SWLA Center for Health Services is a non-profit organization that has been servingRead more

The beginning of a new year is an excellent opportunity to take stock of your health and your happiness — and ALSO your business. Here’s a look at some top habits and practices many small business owners can benefit from in 2018. Have a plan, and stick to it When you step into your officeRead 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

After several long months of design, content creation, and programming, the Crowley Chamber’s new website is READY TO LAUNCH! Their new and improved site features six major sections: Chamber Info – Learn about the Chamber’s Mission Statement, Staff, Board of Directors, recent Grand Openings, and find our Monthly Member Spotlight! Member Directory– Features information aboutRead more

Just in case you’re not convinced to #ShopSmall this holiday, here are ten compelling reasons why we think you should: 1) Small businesses provide 55% of all jobs and 66% of all net new jobs since the 1970s. 2) More of your spending dollar stays in the local economy. When you shop local, you impact the community inRead more

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Crowley and Jeff Davis Chambers of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2018 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. Leadership EXCEL was established to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in theRead more

After a successful 7 years, Chamber President & CEO, Amy Thibodeaux has created a path of success for the Crowley Chamber of Commerce. Since she has taken over the Crowley Chamber of Commerce has won several awards including the La. Small Chamber of Commerce of the Year. Most recently, the Lafayette Daily Advertiser has named Thibodeaux as one of theirRead more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2017 year.  The 23rd Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at Crowley City Hall on Wednesday, November 15 for a reception and graduation ceremony. The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families of the graduates wereRead more

Jessica Goff, The Daily Advertiser CROWLEY — A day after releasing study results showing Acadiana’s lack of industrial-ready sites, officials announced the largest development-certified site in the region. “The next step is to find somebody with a shovel,” Acadia Parish Police Jury President David Savoy said during Friday’s announcement. The 536-acre site along Interstate 10, whichRead more