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Over one-fifth of Americans are directly employed in retail and hospitality, including stores, bars and restaurants, tourism, and entertainment. That’s more than 32 million people working in an industry that’s currently being shaped by widespread closures and layoffs. Our small businesses need us now more than ever. Remember when they sponsored your child’s recreation team?Read more

**Updated March 30, 2020** Please note that as our nation and state take the necessary steps to address COVID-19 in Louisiana, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce will do the same. All scheduled meetings are on hold, and our staff will be working remotely as much as possible as we all work together to prevent theRead more

SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM **Updated 4/27/20** Full Borrower Fact Sheet from U.S. Treasury Overview The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion plus an additional $321 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. The PPPRead more

COMPASS HEALTH – Amid the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Compass Health remains committed to passionately serving the mental health needs of our community. The sense of uncertainty with what’s to come as well as the isolation that can accompany social distancing have the potential to negatively impact our emotional and mental health.  Even more soRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber, along with regional partners, One Acadiana, are monitoring federal policies being discussed and implemented in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Below is information on recent federal actions to provide relief to America’s small businesses as of the evening of March 25. **The CARES Act was passed on Friday, March 27,Read more

Please note that as our nation and state take the necessary steps to address COVID-19 in Louisiana, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce will do the same. All scheduled meetings are on hold, and our staff will be working remotely as much as possible as we all work together to prevent the spread of the virus.Read more

Social distance and self-imposed quarantines are good for community health during the coronavirus and COVID-19 outbreak, but it’s toxic for small businesses. Local businesses are getting creative — necessity being the mother of invention — and continuing to serve local residents in new ways. Small businesses are the backbone of our parish and will beRead more

Locally based Compass Health Expands to Central Louisiana SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 – CROWLEY, LA – Compass Health is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Marksville Louisiana. Compass Behavioral Center of Marksville, located at 137 Dr. Childress Drive, consists of an 18-bed psychiatric inpatient facility as well as an outpatient department that canRead more

With election season in full force, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is ready to keep you informed on candidates and issues. With less than 50 days until Election Day (October 12), the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce maintains a strong role in advocating for pro-business policies at the local, state and national levels. We areRead more

The signup period for Louisiana’s Oct. 12 primary election ended Thursday. The top of the ballot includes the governor’s race and competitions for six other statewide positions. For a full list of candidates by parish click here for the Secretary of States Office. The four (4) constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot for theRead more