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The Crowley Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 10, 2018. With Presenting Sponsor, Home Bank, the event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley.  Guests will take a look back at the past year and get a sneakRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Supreme Rice as the 2018 Business of the Year due to their tremendous contributions to the local economy of Acadia Parish and the surrounding areas as well as their dedication to the farmers & communities they serve. In 1936, Joseph Dore formed the Supreme Rice MillRead more

The Chamber is proud to announce Stella Guidry has been selected as the 2018 Humanitarian of the Year. Stella is married to Warren Guidry and has three children; Ronda Richard and husband Mark, step-son Bryan Guidry and his wife Linda, and step-daughter Christy Guidry, husband Jerad. She also has five grandchildren, Gracie Richard, Jade Richard,Read more

CROWLEY — OneAcadia with One Acadiana and SLEMCO, announced a 17.72-acre site along the new Rice Capital Parkway Service Road in Crowley has been certified under the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Business Sites program. Working with partners across the region, One Acadiana’s site development efforts respond to the needs of site selectors and relocatingRead more

As a prominent Acadia Parish event, the Crowley Chamber’s annual Golf Classic provides the perfect balance of leisure and business. Participants have the opportunity to enjoy a day on the green with both business colleagues and potential clients, while networking with Crowley Chamber leadership, board members and key decision makers in our community. The CrowleyRead more

Leadership EXCEL’s 24th class attended this year’s third session on Wednesday, March 21st, focusing on Education & Workforce Development. The morning portion began at James Ward Elementary, where Pre-K through 2nd grade demonstrated their “Leader In Me” Program, which allows children to make decisions and set goals on what they want to accomplish throughout theRead more

Blue vs Green Trash cans dominated the discussion at Friday’s State of the Community. Held this year at The Town Club, the luncheon saw a capacity crowd turn out to hear Sheriff K.P. Gibson, School Superintendent John Bourque and Police Jury President David Savoy speak on the progress of their respective offices over the pastRead more

Rayne Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24th @ 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Maboules Park Egg hunt for ages 8 and under will be held in baseball field (Ages 0-4 and 5-8) There will be separate games for kids 9-12 years old. BOTH egg hunts and games include bicycles and possible prize!!! Contests forRead more

Preparations are well underway, and the Crowley Chamber of Commerce is again excited to host the upcoming State of the Community Address on Friday, March 23, 2018.  Bringing together Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent, John Bourque; Acadia Parish Police Jury President, David Savoy; and Acadia Parish Sheriff, K.P. Gibson. As part of our business advocacyRead more

THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy Officials are hoping that the extension of Frontage Road in Duson will open up economic development that will benefit both the town and Acadia Parish. Ground-breaking ceremonies were held on the afternoon of Friday, March 16 at the end of the current roadbed to mark the start of construction. “Hopefully, weather permitting,Read more