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KYLE GORDON   Municipality you currently live in Born and raised in Egan   How long have you been on the Board of Directors? I am currently on my second term as an Acadia Parish Chamber Board Member.   Who is your employer and title? What are your responsibilities/duties? I own and operate Gator CustomRead 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

LEE LAWRENCE   Municipality you currently live in Crowley   How long have you been on the Board of Directors? I served two terms on the Board of Directors as Crowley Chamber of Commerce, and first term as Acadia Parish Chamber after the merger with One Acadia.   Who is your employer and title? WhatRead more

Land More Business with a Chamber Membership You’ve probably heard about people wanting to know, like, and trust those they do business with. And maybe you heard how social media is a great way to make that happen. After all, posting to social media brings out your business’ personality. But some businesses have difficulty beingRead more

Nancy Broadhurst is the recipient of the 2019 Leaders in Philanthropy Awards for Acadia Parish. Broadhurst serves as chief executive officer of Lafayette General Foundation, where she leads the organization to steward philanthropic support to advance the mission of Lafayette General Health – To Restore, Maintain and Improve Health.

Summertime marks a new year for us here at the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce. It is no surprise that we kick it off with a bang! Members of the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met Monday, July 1 for their annual planning meeting. With the help of professional facilitator, Brent Henley ofRead more

The term “Chamber of Commerce” is one of the oldest and most well-recognized brands in the world, but there is significant public misunderstanding of its meaning. There is an old adage in the chamber world: “If you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve seen one.” This is true as all chambers have different mission and focus areas;Read more

Daniel Nugier, Chairman Daniel Nugier is a Real Estate Broker for Southwest Real Estate, LLC, which is part of The Southwest Group and has served as a member of the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Acadiana since 2016, serving as president in 2017. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Nugier was general manager for LouisianaRead more

Church Point Residents should bring shovels. Sandbags and sand will be provided free of charge. Limit three per door. Must show ID and reside in Church Point city limits. City barn will be open 7-11-19 from 8am-7pm 7-12-19 from 8am-7pm   Crowley Public Works Building, Starting Wednesday, July 10 at 8 a.m. 6 bags/driver’s licenseRead more

Did you make a New Year’s resolutions? Maybe the start of a new year is when you decide to ramp up productivity in your business, improve it’s financial health, or revamp your business plan. January is a time to think about what you want to accomplish or improve in the coming year. How much haveRead more