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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

As the holiday season is in full swing, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce reminds local shoppers to remember to shop local businesses. Since 1989, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has administered the Chamber Cash Program, which is a gift certificate program that encourages recipients to shop locally. Businesses, as well as individuals, mayRead more

BUSINESS WIRE First National Bank of Louisiana and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $18,200 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Crowley Main Street and Empowering the Community for Excellence (ETCFE). Local dignitaries will join bank representatives in awarding the funds at a check presentation at noon Thursday, NovemberRead more

The History of Super 1 Foods On Sept. 1, 1928, their Company founder Wood T. Brookshire opened a small grocery store on the courthouse square in downtown Tyler, Texas. W.T. Brookshire began with four employees in a small, 2,500-square-feet store. He laid a foundation of core values focused on incredible customer service, tenacity and competitiveRead more

Article by KATC The team at Waitr rang the Nasdaq opening bell on Wednesday to start the day of trading. Waitr Holdings Inc. rings the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City on Wednesday, November 28 courtesy Nasdaq livestream The company will be ringing the bell for the first time after going public on the stockRead more

As the air turns crisp and vibrant foliage fades to twinkling lights, celebrate the season at holiday events that sparkle across Acadia Parish. Enjoy our iconic Christmas events or discover what’s new this season. The possibilities are endless with so many things to do in Acadia Parish at Christmas time and the holidays. Enjoy this special time ofRead more

Early voting began Nov. 24 and ends Dec. 1 for the December 8 election. You can vote every day during that time, except for Sunday, Nov. 25, at your parish registrar of voters from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find the address of your registrar, click here. In Acadia Parish, Early Voting is located at 568 NWRead more

November 24 marks Small Business Saturday, a day to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods across Acadia Parish, Acadiana and the USA. Nestled between Black Friday (that benefits many big box retailers) and Cyber Monday (where it’s all about online retailers), Small Business Saturday was created by American ExpressRead more

Let’s be honest: small businesses have a lot of competition during the holiday season. For the “big guys”, waiting for the end of November is fine. They can unleash an onslaught of commercials, billboards, radio jingles, newspaper flyers, magazine spreads, and big money sponsorships for those holiday TV movies we’ve all seen 10,000 times—and itRead more

How can making people laugh help inspire customer loyalty? These five strategies—from making friends to giving back to your community—may help keep customers happy, and invested in your success. Bringing new customers into your business can be crucial—but it can also cost money and time to find them. And you’ve got competition out there workingRead more