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“We’ve got a Crowley team ready to go and they are prepared to hit the ground running.” Blaine Boudreaux, President of The Bank, announces the opening of their newest and seventh location. “Our opening in Crowley is a combination of The Bank’s long plan of expansion and a strong desire to be part of theRead 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

SWLA Center for Health Services is working to support our staff, patients and community in the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster adding to burden of the existing COVID-19 pandemic response. Hurricane Laura swept through our state and left a trail of wreckage. Both the Oberlin and Crowley locations were impacted and suffered minor damageRead more

Looking for a place to physically challenge yourself? Maybe finally achieve that New Year’s resolution? Look no further than CrossFit Unlimited located at 127 North Parkerson Avenue! This is the place where they look to develop a general and inclusive fitness, supported by measurable and observable results. Created by Greg Glassman over a few decades,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

Compass Behavioral Center of Crowley has reopened its doors offering inpatient services at 2021 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Ste. 3 announced Compass Health Founder & CEO Mark Cullen. The 16-bed, 24/7 inpatient psychiatric facility will add approximately 25 full-time jobs in the Acadia Parish community. “Last April, the building owner indicated they were open to CompassRead 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

On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, issued new guidance through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at helping Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers navigate maximum loan forgiveness. The new PPP FAQs come as the August 8, 2020, deadline to apply for a PPP loan has recentlyRead more

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