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The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Istre Miller as Interim President & CEO effective February 1, 2024. Miller’s appointment follows the announcement that Megan Malmay Duhon has accepted a regional position as One Acadiana’s Director of Economic Development. Miller joined the Acadia ParishRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development announces the resignation of Megan Malmay Duhon who will step down as CEO on January 31, 2024. Duhon has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development at One Acadiana, the region’s economic development organization, where she will continue to work for a better Acadia ParishRead more

August 30, 2023 LSU is pleased to announce the 2023 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses list. The LSU100 is a highly competitive annual program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world. Companies must apply each year to be considered for the list. Out of all the companiesRead more

Agriculture Is More Than Just Farming! LSUE’s new Ag program is accepting applications. Apply to enroll in the Spring, Summer, or Fall session to earn college credit, skill-based training, managemental and project efficiency training, and more. Paid apprenticeships and internship opportunities available. Sustaining Future Farmers in Louisiana is a free six-month tech-based Ag program thatRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce welcomes incoming 2023-24 Board Members. The newly elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023, are Nicole Broussard, Acadia Parish Police Jury; Chuck LeJeune, CDL Properties, Planning, & Design, LLC; Mary Morrison, South Louisiana Community College and Suzy Webb; Acadia Parish Farm Bureau. Nicole BroussardRead more

2023 Summertime in Acadia Parish It’s time to have FUN! If you’d like to add an event, email us at info@AcadiaParishChamber.org Here are the summer activities throughout Acadia Parish: Full list of July events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the Parish Full list of August events at the Acadia Parish Libraries across the ParishRead more

LAFAYETTE, LA – Elder Outreach, a Louisiana-based nursing and rehabilitation organization serving a large part of Acadiana, has expanded its senior living services by acquiring Senior Helpers of Lafayette. Michele Veillon, Elder Outreach’s longtime Vice President of Marketing, will now serve as Senior Helpers’ new CEO and co-owner. Senior Helpers is a national leader in professional,Read more

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that Dr. Robert J. Aertker, III of Crowley Primary Care has been selected as the 2023 Business Person of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony. A native of Baton Rouge, with maternal roots in Lafayette, Dr. Aertker hasRead more

The Acadia Parish Chamber has announced that Sandy Melancon will posthumously be honored as the 2023 Humanitarian of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony slated for May 4th at the Grand Opera House of the South. Sandy’s involvement began early in life. The St. Martinville native graduated fromRead more

The 2023 Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony is slated for Thursday, May 4th at the Grand Opera House of the South. This event wraps up the Acadia Parish Chamber’s year while honoring Business Person of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year, as well as Outstanding Young Citizens from each of theRead more