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CHURCH POINT – Stemming from the “Investing in Opportunity Act”, a $7.7 billion bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening economically depressed areas across the United States, opportunity zones offer deferred capital gains taxes and significant tax incentives to those who invest in low-income communities. Among the 150 zones designated in the State of Louisiana is Church Point. WithRead more

Statewide program builds on CEO Roundtables to provide peer learning for emerging businesses BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Economic Development is growing its Small and Emerging Business Development Program by expanding its statewide network of SEBD Roundtables this summer. New sessions for roundtables will begin in the coming weeks, with business owners meeting 10 timesRead more

Rayne Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24th @ 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Maboules Park Egg hunt for ages 8 and under will be held in baseball field (Ages 0-4 and 5-8) There will be separate games for kids 9-12 years old. BOTH egg hunts and games include bicycles and possible prize!!! Contests forRead more

“LED’s CEO Roundtable program is a key tool to ensure that our growing small businesses have access to the support they need,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said. “As a former small business owner, I have witnessed first-hand the many trials, learning opportunities, and rewards that come with the launch and operation of a business. TheRead more

Eight Winn-Dixie locations in south Louisiana will no longer be Winn-Dixie stores according to this recent article by KPEL. The Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) and Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday The eight stores–seven of which are in Acadiana–will soon become part of the Super 1 Foods brand. The locations undergoing the identity change include Winn-Dixie storesRead more

In conjunction with the Crowley Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet, nominations are being sought for annual award honorees. Every year, the Chamber asks local businesses, as well as clubs and organizations, to nominate an Outstanding Business Person (or Business) of the Year and a Humanitarian of the Year. In addition, nominations for Outstanding Youth AwardsRead more