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The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 State of the Parish Address. It will bringing together Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry, and Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent Scott Richard. This great event will make an effort to inform local citizens of the progressRead more

How to Grow When It’s Slow is another Blog Series brought to you by the Acadia Parish Chamber.  Right now, companies are excellent at “ripping off the band-aid” nd making decisions quickly and decisively. In a time of crisis, that is one of the best sills to have, and businesses have benefitted form making thoseRead more

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law this week. The law makes an additional $7.25 billion available for the Paycheck Protection Program and expands eligibility to most 501(c) nonprofit organizations. It does not, however, change the program’s March 31 expiration date. The law also extended the Employee Retention TaxRead more

Back in March of 2020, when lockdowns began to be put in place and more than 40 percent of us began commuting from our beds to kitchen tables or makeshift home office spaces, no one could’ve expected that many still do that same commute a year later. Yet here we are. The big question facingRead more

Adapted from article by William H. Frey on 1/11/21 Over the coming months, the U.S. Census Bureau will roll out the results of the 2020 census, its once-a-decade headcount that will give us precise details on the size, growth, age, and racial-ethnic makeup of the nation’s population. In the lead-up to that over the pastRead more

If you’re like many restaurant owners who think a menu is just a list of the food that you serve, you’re not alone, but you’re also misguided. There’s a prevailing thought that even permeates some of the best restaurants in the country that simply typing out your options for food and beverages and calling itRead more

Why did you open the doors to your business? Today’s business owners often say it’s because they want to make a difference, fill a need, solve a problem, or support their community. There’s little doubt that business ownership isn’t just about making money; it’s about making a difference. What role will your business play inRead more

If your website analytics have been stagnant for a while, you may be wondering what you can do to boost your traffic. Is it time to give your website a new look? We believe in supporting local businesses, so we’ve put some thought into the matter. Take a look at three tips for determining whetherRead more

The state of Louisiana will take the next step toward coronavirus recovery. On Tuesday, March 2, Governor John Bel Edwards stated that he will begin to loosen the coronavirus restrictions that have been in place for over three months, moving the state into Phase 3 of the reopening plan. This will allow most businesses operateRead more

Baton Rouge, LA; Feb. 25, 2021-Today at its membership meeting in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) formally announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2021, along with the members of the 2021 LABI Emerging Leaders Council, a group of distinguished entrepreneurs and young professionals. “With so many challenges confrontingRead more