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The Leadership EXCEL June session focusing on Civil & Criminal Justice consisted of a visit to Angola State Penitentiary on Wednesday, June 19.  The objective of the session was to acquaint participants with the state criminal justice system.  The class started their tour at the Angola Museum where they were able to view old relicsRead more

The Leadership EXCEL program hosted the year’s 2nd session on Wednesday, February 20th. The session featured Leadership through Emergenetics Assessments. Thanks to the following sponsors, the Leadership EXCEL program is possible. The 2019 Sponsors are as follows: Acadia Parish Farm Bureau, First National Bank, Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Bank of Commerce, Dugas Soileau & Breaux,Read more

The 25th class of the Leadership EXCEL program kicked off a new year with a two-day retreat held at the First Baptist of Crowley on Thursday, January 17th & Friday, January 18th. Twenty participants from the parishes of Acadia and Jeff Davis were previously chosen to participate in the year-long program. Advisory Board Chairman, KeithRead more

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish and Jeff Davis Chambers of Commerce, is pleased to announce the members of the 2019 Class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. Alisha Babin, Camelot Place Christi Batiste, JD Bank Shelia Charles, SLCC-Acadian Campus Buffina Crochet, HamptonRead more

CHURCH POINT, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Richard’s Cajun Foods Inc. President Ronnie Doucet announced Richard’s will invest $2.7 million to relocate some production and administrative functions to Church Point, Louisiana, and expand the company’s operations there. With the expansion, the food processing company will retain 38 jobs and will create 12Read more

The Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is pleased to announce the conclusion of their 2018 year.  The 24th Graduating Leadership EXCEL Class met at Crowley City Hall on Wednesday, November 8 for a reception and graduation ceremony.     The evening began with an informal reception prior to the graduation where graduates, sponsors, and families of the graduates were invited to attend. Paul Molbert, Chairman of the Advisory Board served as the evenings emcee and began by welcomingRead more

Over the past two months, Leadership EXCEL has traveled through Jeff Davis Parish and Regional Lake Charles learning more about what each economy has to offer not only to the area and state, but to the globe! Their August trip brought them to Jeff Davis Parish where they began in Lacassine, Louisiana greeted by MarionRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is  currently  seeking  teams  and sponsors for  the  15th  Annual  Gumbo  Cook-Off  presented  by  Shop  Rite, Tobacco Plus Stores and Church Point Wholesale. Teams vying for the title  of  Gumbo  Champion  2018  will  compete  in 4 different  categories  including  seafood,  non-seafood  with  homemade  roux  and jar roux options forRead more

Framework is up and exterior is in progress for the brand new Taco Bell in Rayne! This development is located right off of Exit 87 in Rayne on Highway 35 going north! We are excited for the commerce that this will bring to the City of Rayne; area residents have been waiting to hear moreRead more

On Wednesday, July 18th the 7th session of the 2018 Leadership EXCEL program brought participants across Acadia Parish with the goal of raising awareness of its strengths and assets. Participants found themselves at Crowley City Hall first thing Wednesday morning where they were greeted and welcomes by Mayor Greg Jones. As an EXCEL graduate heRead more