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The end of the year is nigh, and for many businesses around the country, the time to think about renewing or joining membership organizations are among the many decisions to make. While many businesses are members of industry specific organizations, there is one organization that is open to any industry: a Chamber of Commerce. ThereRead more

We are excited to announce that on December 10, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) released their 2021 Board of Directors as well as their officers for the Executive Board. Included in the officers is Acadia Parish Chamber’s very own Amy Thibodeaux! Thibodeaux will serve as President of the LACCE’s Executive Board for 2021.Read more

The holiday season is in full gear! Every year we like to remind our members and customers of Acadia Parish to shop local businesses first! Local shopping is critical for continued growth of the community because the success of those local businesses directly affects each citizen. For every $100 that is spent at a localRead more

3. Education and workforce development According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate is 33% for people who do not graduate from high school, compared to 5% for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. It is imperative that educational opportunities and outcomes are maximized and accessible for all Louisianans. Equitable practices within educationRead more

After months of discussion and evaluation, the RLC released a few long-term recommendations for Louisiana. Their recommendations came in five major categories that would lead to a stronger, more inclusive, resilient Louisiana. The five categories are: equity, inclusion, and quality of life; digital access and physical infrastructure; education and workforce development; small business and entrepreneurship;Read more

In May 2020, during the first wave of the COVID pandemic that hit Louisiana, the RLC issued nine recommendations of near-term concerns for resiliency and recovery. These recommendations were pertinent for the beginning of the pandemic, and still hold relevancy today. Following the near-term recommendations set the path for the state to fulfill the long-termRead more

Washington, D.C.-Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will award more than $342 million for rural broadband expansion in Louisiana. The investment comes through the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and will expand access to nearly 176,000 unserved homes and businesses over the next 10 years. The announcement includes more thanRead more

As 2020 (finally) nears conclusion, the global pandemic that has rocked our economy still continues to influence each and every person, every day. With a vaccine hopefully coming into availability in the near future, things look brighter as the old year ends and the new begins. Yet things will never be the same after this.Read more

Louisiana State University at Eunice announced December 2, 2020 that they have entered into a partnership with Compass Mental Health to provide services to students in need. Compass’ eHealth Program will offer free Mental Health services via telehealth to LSUE students on campus. Student Affairs also set up a private room in the new Dr.Read more

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service recently released guidance clarifying the tax treatment of expenses where a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan has not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received. Since businesses are not taxed on the proceeds of a forgiven PPP loan, the expenses are notRead more