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We are very excited to announce we have moved from our previous space in the Enterprise Center at 11 North Parkerson Avenue in Crowley to just a few blocks down the street! Our new office is now located at 532 SE Court Circle in Crowley. This new space puts us in the mix of AcadiaRead 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

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is proud to welcome interventional cardiologist Dr. Riaz Rahman to its team of expert cardiologists in Jennings. Dr. Rahman is now seeing patients at the CIS Jennings clinic at 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Rahman graduated with honors when earning his medical degreeRead more

Acadia Parish has officially fallen under 5 percent COVID-19 positivity over the past two consecutive weeks, making the parish eligible to reopen bars under Phase 3 guidelines. In line with Phase 3, Acadia Parish Police Jury President Chance Henry, has formally “opted-in” to have bars and other Class AG permit holders re-open immediately while followingRead more

The Acadiana Planning Commission recently hosted a virtual Opportunity Zone Asset Mapping meeting for the Town of Church Point. Kade Jones with APC, “Why are we meeting?  The Acadiana Planning Commission serves the public sector in the planning and implantation of economic, community and transportation development throughout the region known as Acadiana, including the Louisiana parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette,Read more

Residents of nine parishes eligible for aid, additional approvals expected. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that FEMA approved his request for Individual Assistance for those in Acadia, Ouachita and Vermilion parishes that suffered damage in Hurricane Laura. This brings the total of approved parishes to nine; the governor’s request for another 14 parishes isRead more

CAJUN TRADITIONS ANNOUNCES NEW MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY IN CHURCH POINT
Company will invest $2.85 million to reconfigure vacant Church Point facility for meat production

Chance Henry, Chairman Chance Henry is the owner of Keith Henry Insurance Agency, Inc. in Mermentau and has been a chamber member since 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the 5th ward of Acadia Parish and a proud graduate of Midland High School. After graduation, Chance started Bon Chance Crawfish catering company, which heRead 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