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Applications for this 11-month program are available beginning September 1, with completed applications to be submitted by Friday, November 1. Residents and individuals who work in the Acadia & Jeff Davis parish areas are eligible to apply for Leadership Excel.

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 this year’s fourth session on Wednesday, April 17th, focusing on Education & Workforce Development.  The morning portion began in Jennings where the class received an update from the Jeff Davis Parish Superintendent, John Hall on the Jeff Davis Parish School System and the new half cent sales tax to buildRead more

This year’s EXCEL Class found themselves immersed into Economic Development for their 3rdsession of the 2019 program! The class was greeted by Katie Chiasson, Senior Business Developer for Cleco and the founder of Leadership EXCEL upon arriving at the Cleco – ULL Alternative Energy Center, a facility conducting research on natural waste products, like riceRead 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 Leadership EXCEL Advisory Board is excited to announce the date for the 3rd Annual Social for Alumni & 2019 Class Participants. All Leadership EXCEL Alumni are invited to attend the Welcome Social set for Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Zeus Crowley Banquet Room on the 2nd Floor. OverRead 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

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