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Duhon Advances to Director of Economic Development for 1A

By Megan M. Duhon | Chamber Announcements | Comments are Closed | 5 January, 2024 | 0

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development announces the resignation of Megan Malmay Duhon who will step down as CEO on January 31, 2024. Duhon has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development at One Acadiana, the region’s economic development organization, where she will continue to work for a better Acadia ParishRead more

Doughty Named “Rising Young Business Leader” For JAA

By Megan M. Duhon | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 14 February, 2023 | 0

In January, Acadia Parish’s Michael Doughty was recognized as the recipient of Junior Achievement of Acadiana‘s 27th “Rising Young Business Leader”. Each year, JAA selects a slate of prestigious business honorees from the Acadiana Region that have excelled in their industry while demonstrating leadership and vision within the business community.  Michael will be honored  on AprilRead more

Supreme Rice invests $16.2 million adding parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau

By Megan M. Duhon | Chamber Announcements, Economic Development | Comments are Closed | 25 May, 2022 | 0

CROWLEY, La. – Supreme Rice, one of the largest rice-milling operations in Louisiana, is investing $16.2 million to develop parboil facilities in Crowley and Mermentau for a new line of ready-to-eat products. The expansion will create 20 direct new jobs, and LED estimates the project will result in 79 indirect jobs, for a total ofRead more

Crowley Main Street Welcomes New Director

By Megan M. Duhon | Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 18 April, 2022 | 0

The Crowley Main Street Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Callie Zaunbrecher as the Executive Director of the downtown revitalization program. Her first day in the position will be Monday, April 18. Callie, who has been working at First National Bank of Louisiana in Crowley as an electronic banking specialist for the pastRead more

Chamber Names Broadhurst Humanitarian of the Year

By Megan M. Duhon | Acadia Parish Honors | Comments are Closed | 18 April, 2022 | 0

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that Nancy Broadhurst has been chosen as the 2022 Humanitarian of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Nancy is responsible for leading the efforts to secure and manage philanthropic resources to support the mission of Acadiana’s largest non-profit,Read more

Acadia Parish Chamber Board Affirms CEO Position

By Megan M. Duhon | Chamber Announcements | Comments are Closed | 18 March, 2022 | 0

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors named Megan Malmay Duhon President & CEO of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce effective March 1, 2022. Duhon has served as Interim President & CEO since December 2021.  Duhon was hired on with the former Crowley Chamber of Commerce in August ofRead more

Pandemic Leads to Entrepreneurship

By Megan M. Duhon | Blog Series | Comments are Closed | 17 March, 2022 | 0

Millions of Workers Striking Out On Their Own According to a recent study by Digital.com, 4 million people resigned from their jobs in April of 2021. While some of these job changes could be due to ending side gigs that people had while furloughed from their regular jobs because of pandemic lockdown, it’s not anRead more

Is the Great Resignation Permanent?

By Megan M. Duhon | Blog Series | Comments are Closed | 3 February, 2022 | 0

Gaining traction since April of 2021, the Great Resignation has created a labor shortage for many industries that are now struggling to fill open positions. While some speculations early on suggested that workers would return in droves before the holidays, time is beginning to tell a different story. A poll conducted by the US ChamberRead more

This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

By Megan M. Duhon | Business Help | Comments are Closed | 28 December, 2021 | 0

As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is theRead more

Med-Express Joins Internationally Recognized Transportation Company

By Megan M. Duhon | Member News | Comments are Closed | 8 December, 2021 | 0

(FIDDLERS GREEN, Colo.) – Global Medical Response (GMR) and Med Express Ambulance Service leaders announced today that they have signed an agreement for GMR to purchase the assets of Med Express. The company, headquartered in Alexandria, La., has 350 team members and a fleet of 70 ambulances, wheelchair vans and support vehicles. The employees willRead more

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