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Farming is an intricate part of the economic force that drives Acadia Parish, established as a agricultural community and home of the International Rice Festival. Local farmers are the backbone of the area and deserve much thanks and appreciation. With the help of title sponsor Supreme Rice, a crowd of over 500 farmers, local communityRead more

The 24th class of the Leadership EXCEL program kicked off a new year with a two-day retreat held at the First United Methodist Church of Crowley on Thursday, January 18th & Friday, January 19th. Twenty participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory BoardRead more

The Crowley Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Rice would like to invite you to our annual Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner in honor of the farmers who make such a large contribution to the culture and economy of Acadia Parish.  This year’s banquet will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the International Rice Festival BuildingRead more

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