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Are you interested in tasting delicious food from some of Crowley’s favorite restaurants? Well join in for the 12th Annual Taste of Crowley! The Taste of Crowley 2020, presented by Supreme Rice and hosted by Crowley Main Street, will feature samples of tasty foods from your favorite restaurants located in Crowley. Unfortunately tickets will beRead more

In today’s competitive environment, small businesses must identify ways to find new customers, increase sales and achieve marketing success. Creating new marketing strategies will not only give you a competitive edge, but can help to increase your profits. And as many small businesses look toward the holiday season, particularly Small Business Saturday, the time toRead more

As with so many events throughout the country, as well as the world, our Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Finally, after months of waiting, we are happy to announce the new date for the event! The biggest event of the year for our Chamber willRead more

2020 Halloween Times in Acadia Parish It’s time to get SPOOKY! But a SAFE spooky! As the COVID-19 pandemic influences all of our daily lives, thankfully a tradition many of us enjoy is still able to continue: trick or treating on Halloween night! On September 25, Acadia Parish Police Jury  President Chance Henry confirmed thatRead more

The Board of Directors of Le Vieux Presbytere Museum is pleased to announce that it is hosting an Open House at the museum from 10:00 AM until 12 noon (PM) on Saturday, October 10, 2020. This event is free and open to the public and especially welcomes families, student, and educators to view which teach aboutRead more

Along with the businesses that it represents, the Crowley Main Street Program has struggled with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their events, the Rice City Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show, had to be cancelled in April. “And Witchy Way, that probably won’t happen because of the scale of the event,” MainRead more

We are excited to announce the groundbreaking for a new subdivision in the town of Duson! On Thursday, September 24 at 8:30 AM there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cane Place Subdivision. It will be located across the street from Duson City Hall, making it an ideal location for the town. TheRead more

Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce have elected four new members to the 2020-2021 Board of Directors and will be honored at the upcoming Acadia Parish Honors, which due to COVID-19 has been postponed. Newly elected board members to serve a three year term beginning August 1, 2020, are Scott Lowry, Edward JonesRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and title sponsors, Southwind Healthcare & Rehab, Encore Healthcare & Rehab and Southwind Senior Living Suites, are pleased to announce the Acadia Parish Chamber Golf Classic to be held Friday, June 19 at Bayou Bend Country Club in Crowley.  The tournament will consist of 18 holes of golf forRead more

LAFAYETTE— Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Lafayette General Health are presenting the 20th annual “Be a Heartstarter” Bystander CPR Training Event on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. at Blackham Coliseum at 2330 Johnston St. in Lafayette. This free event offers bystander training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is used in emergent situations when breathingRead more