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Acadia Parish Chamber Names 2025 Outstanding Young Citizens

By Elizabeth Miller | Acadia Parish Honors, Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 2 May, 2025 | 19

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Outstanding Young Citizen scholarship program, awarded in generous partnership with the Maboules Trust. Graduating seniors from each Acadia Parish high school are eligible to apply and one from each school is chosen. Please join us in celebratingRead more

Freys Named 2025 Humanitarians of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Acadia Parish Honors, Chamber Announcements, Events, News | Comments are Closed | 2 May, 2025 | 1

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce Gerard and Dana Frey as the recipients of the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Award. This distinguished recognition will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 8th. Gerard and Dana Frey are well-known throughout the region as generous, genuineRead more

Chamber Honors Melinda Malmay as 2025 Legend in Leadership

By Elizabeth Miller | Acadia Parish Honors, Blog Series, Business Spotlight, Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 30 April, 2025 | 2

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development is proud to announce that Melinda B. Malmay has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Legend in Leadership Award. This honor is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to Acadia Parish through personal commitment, professional excellence, and philanthropicRead more

Jaguar Energy Services Named 2025 Large Business of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Acadia Parish Honors, Blog Series, Business Spotlight, Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 24 April, 2025 | 3

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is proud to recognize Jaguar Energy Services as the 2025 Large Business of the Year, honoring their growth, deep community involvement, and continued commitment to excellence in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2011 and locally owned by brothers Jared and Jason Monk, Jaguar EnergyRead more

Chamber Honors Poise and Personality as 2025 Small Business of the Year

By Elizabeth Miller | Acadia Parish Honors, Blog Series, Business Spotlight, Chamber Announcements, News | Comments are Closed | 21 April, 2025 | 5

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is proud to announce Poise & Personality, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Shontize Brown, as the recipient of the 2025 Small Business of the Year award. This recognition honors a small business that demonstrates growth, community involvement, and a positive impact on the local economyRead more

EXCEL’s Legislative Visit to Baton Rouge: Advocating for Acadiana

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 17 April, 2025 | 0

On April 15–16, Leadership Excels took its annual legislative trip to Baton Rouge, immersing participants in a dynamic and inspiring two-day experience focused on advocacy, education, and regional impact. The visit offered participants the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, learn about pressing legislative issues, and represent the voice of Acadiana in the state’s capital.Read more

Leadership in Action: 2025 Leadership EXCEL Tackles SIMSOC

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | 0 comment | 24 March, 2025 | 0

The 2025 Leadership EXCEL class embarked on its second session with an engaging and transformative experience—SIMSOC with Leadership on the Move. In partnership with the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, this immersive program provided participants with a dynamic, hands-on learning environment that tested their leadership skills in real-time scenarios. SIMSOC is a well-known simulationRead more

Business Spotlight: Acadia Parish Assessor’s Office

By Elizabeth Miller | Uncategorized | Comments are Closed | 18 March, 2025 | 0

The Acadia Parish Assessor’s Office plays a vital role in supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth. Led by Assessor James “Jimbo” Petitjean, the office is dedicated to providing accurate property assessments, helping business owners navigate tax obligations, and serving as a valuable resource for those investing in Acadia Parish. A key piece of adviceRead more

Cleco Turns 90: A Legacy of Reliability and Growth

By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series | Comments are Closed | 28 February, 2025 | 0

In 2025, Cleco is celebrating 90 years of safely and reliably powering Louisiana homes, businesses and communities. Formerly Louisiana Ice & Electric Company, the company began in 1935 in Bunkie, Louisiana as an ice and cold storage business. A decade later and under a new name, Central Louisiana Electric Company, electricity became the company’s soleRead more

2025 Leadership EXCEL Kicks Off with Emergenetics Assessments

By Elizabeth Miller | Leadership Excel | Comments are Closed | 27 February, 2025 | 0

The Leadership EXCEL program launched its 2025 class on Wednesday, February 26th with an insightful session focused on Leadership through Emergenetics Assessments. This dynamic kickoff set the stage for an impactful year of growth and learning. This program is made possible by the generous support of our 2025 sponsors:First National Bank, Bank of Commerce, JDRead more

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