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The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce Gerard and Dana Frey as the recipients of the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Award. This distinguished recognition will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 8th. Gerard and Dana Frey are well-known throughout the region as generous, genuineRead more

2024 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities happening throughout Acadia Parish: Full list of events happening in July at the Acadia Parish Library. Full list of events happening in August at the Acadia Parish Library. FullRead more

CROWLEY – Inflation appears to be leveling off, home sales are holding steady and, overall, this region’s economy is pretty good. That, in general, is the message delivered during Thursday’s Quarterly Luncheon by Gary Wagner, Ph.D., Acadiana Business Economist, Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics B.I. Moody College of Business Administration, University of Louisiana Lafayette. Wagner has become a mainstay forRead more

2023 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities throughout Acadia Parish: Full list of July events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the Parish Full list of August events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the ParishRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that First National Bank of Louisiana has been chosen as the 2022 Business of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. On April 1, 1924, First National Bank of Crowley opened its doors for business. First National Bank isRead more

Preparations are well underway, and the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is again excited to host the upcoming State of the Parish Address Presented by Cox Communications on Friday, March 25, 2022. It will bring together Acadia Parish Sheriff, K.P. Gibson; Acadia Parish Police Jury President, Chance Henry; and Acadia Parish School Board Superintendent, ScottRead more

On Thursday, January 27th, the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Rice honored over 600 hard-working farmers at the annual Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner at the International Rice Festival Building in Crowley.  Guests began arriving at 5:30 pm, giving them an opportunity to visit exhibitor booths and socialize. Earlier that morning, Chef Night Train BlaneRead more

Grab your friends and family and head to Acadia Parish this Mardi Gras season! With traditional Courir de Mardi Gras celebrations, carnival rides, and plenty of parades to choose from– you are sure to find somewhere in Acadia Parish to ‘pass a good time, cher’! Krewe de Joie de Vie Tableau & Ball When: Saturday,Read more

A live oak is to be planted in observance of Louisiana Arbor Day at 10:00 a.m. on January 21st at the Acadia Parish Tourist Information Center. The public is invited to attend the tree-planting ceremony to learn more about the live oak species and its importance to soil and air quality, storm protection, and erosionRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber’s Annual Holiday Business After Hours took place on the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Grand Opera House of the South. The event drew hundreds of Chamber Members and their employees for a wonderful evening filled with networking and holiday cheer! Hosts for the holiday event are Rice Palace; Dugas, Soileau & Breaux; Evangeline Bank; Le Grand Hall and The Grand Opera House of the South.  For more than a decade, Rice Palace has hosted this annual holiday celebration for the members of the Acadia Parish Chamber and their employees.  The tradition continues to grow with the help of co-hosts and a beautiful venue in the heart downtown Crowley.