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A Big Win for Acadia Parish: APCCED Named 2025 Medium Chamber of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, News | Comments are Closed | 27 August, 2025 | 0

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development (APCCED) has been named the 2025 Medium Chamber of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE). The honor was announced during LACCE’s Annual Conference held August 25-27, 2025. The Chamber of the Year program recognizes chambers that have distinguished themselves and their communitiesRead more

Behind the Badge and Bench: Leadership EXCEL Learns Criminal Justice

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 22 August, 2025 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL Class of 2025 recently spent a day immersed in the world of criminal justice, gaining valuable insight into the systems, processes, and people that uphold law and order in our community. From courtroom proceedings to law enforcement perspectives, participants were given a well-rounded look at the complexities and challenges of the field.Read more

Leadership EXCEL Dives into the Heart of Healthcare

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 18 July, 2025 | 0

Leadership EXCEL’s July session took a deep dive into one of our region’s most vital sectors—healthcare. From hospital halls to home health labs, the day offered a powerful look at the professionals, partnerships, and facilities that care for our communities every day. The class began their morning at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, whereRead more

Big Investments are Fueling Growth Across Acadia Parish!

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Economic Development, News | Comments are Closed | 16 July, 2025 | 0

From rice to renewables, Acadia Parish is emerging as a leader in energy, agriculture, and innovation. The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development, in collaboration with the Acadia Parish Police Jury, is proud to support projects that strengthen our economy, create high-quality jobs, and position Acadia Parish as a forward-thinking destination for investment.Read more

Chamber Welcomes Incoming Board Members

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 1 July, 2025 | 1

New Faces, Fresh Perspectives: Welcoming Our 2025 Board Members As we close out another successful fiscal year and step into a new one, we’re filled with gratitude for the dedicated individuals who have helped guide our mission—and excitement for what’s ahead. Each year brings change, and while we bid farewell to some outstanding board membersRead more

Small Business, Big Impact: Join the 2025-26 SEBD Roundtables

By Elizabeth Miller | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2025 | 0

Louisiana Economic Development has launched recruitment for its 2025-2026 Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Roundtables, a yearlong peer-to-peer learning initiative designed to support the growth and development of Louisiana’s small businesses. SEBD Roundtables connect small and emerging business leaders in facilitated sessions that emphasize collaborative learning, strategic problem-solving and peer support. The program usesRead more

EXCEL Explores the Engines of Economic and Workforce Growth

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel, News | Comments are Closed | 23 June, 2025 | 0

Earlier this month, Leadership EXCEL turned its focus to the economic engines and workforce initiatives that help drive our region forward. This immersive session offered participants valuable insights into key industries and collaborative partnerships that often operate behind the scenes but powerfully impact our communities every day. The day began with coffee and conversation atRead more

Sowing Seeds of Leadership: Leadership Excel’s Agriculture Day

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel, News | Comments are Closed | 28 May, 2025 | 0

Leadership Excel’s Agriculture Day was a powerful reminder of the deep-rooted connection between our communities and the land that sustains them. With boots on the ground and sleeves rolled up, the Class of 2025 spent the day immersed in the diverse and dynamic world of agriculture—exploring firsthand the people, places, and processes that fuel ourRead more

Green Fuels to Invest $110M in Revamping Historic Evangeline Facility

By Elizabeth Miller | Chamber Announcements, Economic Development | Comments are Closed | 23 May, 2025 | 0

Green Fuels Operating Announces $110 Million Investment to Transform Historic Evangeline Processing Facility  The investment will create 60 new jobs with an average annual salary of $80,000. GFO will install new Net Zero Emissions Technology and develop a 20,000 barrel-per-day refining unit. Construction is expected to begin in November and be completed in May 2026.Read more

Summertime in Acadia Parish

By Elizabeth Miller | Events, News | Comments are Closed | 21 May, 2025 | 1

2025 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 happening throughout Acadia Parish: See the full list of events happening in May at the Acadia Parish Library here. Crowley SUMMER AT THE CROWLEY ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY (June)  JuneRead more

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